Sizing Up Zero-Based Budgeting

A closer look at this promising alternative to traditional fiscal planning. Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) can be a game changer for companies and institutions looking for sustainability or innovative ways to achieve a competitive edge.  Examine the pros and cons of this approach to determine if ZBB is right for you!

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The Finance Executive’s Guide to Ease-of-use

Ease-of-use – how usable and accessible a system is, and how well it functions for all users – can have a significant impact on everything from initial implementation to the long-term success of any new software. Download this guide for everything a finance executive needs to know about ease-of-use.

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Strategic Budgeting for Community Colleges

Community college finance executives discuss the evolving culture within higher education, budgeting challenges unique to community colleges, the shortcomings of traditional budgeting tools (and what to look for in a new solution), and how to save money while aligning the budget to strategic objectives.

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Graduating from Excel to Purpose-built Software

From search to solution – follow the journey of John A. Logan College and San Juan College as they transition from Excel-based budgeting to a purpose-built solution. Looks at critical considerations in software selection, purchase justification, and outcomes achieved.

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Higher Ed is Budgeting Outside the Box

This University Business article features XLerant customer: Anne Ilcus, Budget Administrator at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and explores higher education institutions using technology to “up” their financial planning and budgeting game.

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Planning to Win: The Best Way to Predict the Future

In this Journal of Corporate Accounting & Finance article, XLerant co-founder Lawrence Serven, authors a thoughtful piece on transforming planning from a mechanical exercise to a value-added process that helps make forecast results happen.

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Top 10 Budgeting and Forecasting Solution Providers

Ease-of-use was an important factor in XLerant’s recognition by CFO Tech Outlook magazine as one of the “Top 10 Budgeting and Forecasting Solution Providers 2016.”

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CPA Practice Advisor Reviews BudgetPak

CPA Practice Advisor gives XLerant’s BudgetPak Software 5 Stars: “BudgetPak’s real strength is in it’s budgeting capabilities, designed to assist users in creating a comprehensive budget. The interface is terrific…”

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Top 10 Best Budgeting Software in 2019

Software World ranks BudgetPak from XLerant a Top 10 Best Budgeting Software for 2019.

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20 Most Promising Corporate Finance Tech Solution Providers

XLerant is recognized by CIO Review magazine, as one of the “20 Most Promising Corporate Finance Tech Solution Providers 2015.” Discover why XLerant’s BudgetPak was selected as a leading provider.

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