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IBM Cognos Group Consolidation & Corporate Reporting Performance Blueprint

CFOs and Finance executives are under constant pressure to drive better financial performance. And they need systems and processes that deliver accurate and timely management and regulatory reports. At the same time, Europe's International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other regulatory changes are forcing these organizations to renew and ultimately automate the close process.

It is in this context that IBM, introduces the IBM Cognos Group Consolidation and Corporate Reporting Performance Blueprint.

IBM Cognos Performance Blueprints are pre-defined data, process, and policy models that help organizations speed their software deployments and drive faster ROI. The new IBM Cognos Group Consolidation and Corporate Reporting Performance Blueprint is based on the experiences of top-performing customers and offers a best-practices approach to renewing and improving the close-consolidate-report process.

It addresses critical components of the financial statement including: income statement, balance sheet, fixed and intangible asset tables, changes in equity, cash flow statement and explanatory notes. This Blueprint:

  • Increases efficiency in financial consolidation
  • Aids compliance with IFRS from a group perspective
  • Lowers risk, and reduces the time and resources needed for implementation

In addition, the Blueprint is based on IBM Cognos 8 Controller, a solution that is 1) finance managed, 2) incorporates best practices directly into the application for immediate impact, and 3) leverages the IBM Cognos 8 performance foundation to bring financial information directly into reporting and planning applications.

Using the IBM Cognos Group Consolidation and Corporate Reporting Performance Blueprint enables you to streamline the close and reporting process, and keep all your IFRS reporting numbers in one place, in the same format. Access the materials below to learn more.

  • IBM Cognos GCCR Business Value Guide
    The Business Value Guide describes the value opportunity, and illustrates the best-practice process and information flow enabled by the IBM Cognos Group Consolidation and Reporting Performance Blueprint.
  • IBM Cognos GCCR Web Demo
    See how this Blueprint helps companies meet IFRS compliance requirements and improve the close-consolidate-report process—all at a low total cost of ownership.
  • IBM Cognos GCCR FAQ
    Read the answers to Frequently Asked Questions and see a list of more than 30 components of the financial statement that are addressed by the Blueprint.


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