Municipal finance teams face rising pressure. Learn how stronger financial reporting improves capacity, decision-making, and long-term resilience.
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Many Dynamics GP customers aren’t questioning whether the system works. They’re planning what the next ten years look like. At Vivid Reports, we are committed to supporting GP customers for the long term. That’s why we’ve joined the Knights of GP, an initiative focused on providing support, new features, and updates for Dynamics GP well
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Healthcare organizations have invested heavily in systems like MatrixCare to improve care delivery, streamline operations, and support compliance across facilities. But for many finance teams, there’s still a gap. While clinical workflows are well supported, financial reporting often depends on manual processes—exporting data, updating spreadsheets, and distributing reports across multiple locations with limited visibility into performance. That gap
Municipal finance leaders don’t need to be told that year-end is demanding. Treasurers, CFOs, and Directors of Finance are expected to close quickly, support the audit, prepare PSAB-compliant financial statements, reconcile budget-to-actual differences, and respond to council and leadership questions—all while operations continue and service expectations keep rising. This pressure is not just an accounting issue. It
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When Your ERP Changes, Reporting Becomes the Risk Hedberg ERP reaching end-of-life is forcing many finance teams into a transition they didn’t plan. Most of the attention naturally goes to choosing the next system. Steelcase has identified Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and NetSuite as their primary choices. Vivid Reports is fully integrated with both options. Both are capable platforms and both can support growth. But there’s a quieter
ERP transitions are often framed as a step forward. Better systems, cleaner data, more control. But for finance teams, the experience during transition is rarely that simple. Reporting still needs to happen on schedule. Month-end doesn’t wait. Stakeholders still expect clear, reliable numbers. Yet during an ERP change, the systems that support that reporting are in flux. That
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Because budgets can’t wait – and neither can your team. In municipal finance, stability matters. So does agility. That’s the challenge: balancing both while dealing with budget pressures, lean teams, and constant demands for clear, accurate information. The truth is even well-run departments are often one retirement or vacancy away from falling behind. Future-proofing your
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As a CFO or controller of a mid-sized company, you understand that time is one of your most valuable assets. Optimizing your finance function to reduce time spent on routine tasks can lead to significant improvements in company performance. Here’s how reallocating your team’s time can drive tangible benefits: Enhanced Decision-Making and Strategic Focus
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If you’re reading this, chances are you already know that Microsoft has announced the end of support for Dynamics GP. If you’re feeling a bit nostalgic, I can relate. My journey with GP started long before I joined Vivid; I’ve spent years working with GP installs at both a large consultancy and now at Vivid.
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In today’s volatile business landscape, disruptions are inevitable. From economic downturns to global pandemics, CFOs are constantly challenged to navigate crises while ensuring the financial stability and resilience of their organizations. In this blog post, we’ll explore essential crisis management strategies tailored specifically for CFOs, highlighting how they can lead their companies through turbulent times
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