Measurement Archives - Strategic Finance

The Evolution of an Accounting Innovation

A research study traces the evolution of the Beyond Budgeting management model through various stages of development.

Measuring Social Impact

IPADE Business School prioritizes ethics and values in its graduates, and it developed a model to measure success in that area.

The Perils of KPI-Driven Management

Using KPIs to incentivize employees can lead to decisions that destroy long-term value rather than create it.

Using Time-based Management

Measuring revenues, costs, and activities by time can provide valuable insights and enhance decision making.

Integrating Nonfinancials to Create Value

Japanese companies have long been at the forefront at showing how nonfinancial metrics and intangibles impact corporate value.

Assessing IT Risk

Management accountants can use their experience with performance measures to help companies monitor and evaluate IT risks.

Four Operations Metrics to Reduce Risk

These four operations metrics are the first step to identifying, monitoring, and addressing continuous risks within an organization.

Forward-looking Measures Can Motivate Employees

Employees need to understand how the decisions they make today affect the company's performance tomorrow.

Managing Healthcare Costs and Value

An insightful examination of the best ways for healthcare providers to better measure and manage costs and value.

Principles of Healthy Managerial Costing

Adopting a principles-based approach to cost modeling will provide better decision-support information.

The Next Frontier in Sustainability

SASB is developing industry-specific standards to help businesses provide a more complete view of all the factors impacting their value.

Dashboard Design

Effective dashboards spot trends and changes in the key indicators affecting performance. Ensure your dashboards show the right metrics to the right audience.

CREATING VALUE WITH CPM

Corporate performance management software can provide better automation and information gathering to help financial professionals make better, more informed decisions.