
I appreciate what follows is potentially going to be seen as contentious, so I apologise in advance if some of you perceive this as offensive, as that is not my intention. The issue is straightforward. Many finance departments believe that their accounting processes are acceptable and many are unwilling to even listen to understand alternative methodologies perhaps because they did not think of it or they have a low opinion of the financial skills of the directors and budget holders in the business (so, what is the point?). Perhaps they like the status quo, namely ensuring that the people that […]