Andy Fastow, the architect of Enron’s financial maneuvers, sees unsettling parallels between the past and today’s AI-driven finance. Are algorithms setting the stage for another collapse, just better disguised? The risks are familiar—but are we responding any better?

Facing over a million deductions from big-box retailers, Danone clawed back $20 million in just 100 days. Their secret? Automated tools that sifted through customer data and workflows to validate every deduction. Here's how they did it—and why it worked.

Merging billions in receivables from 150 ERPs down to 75, with a goal of 3. NOV focused on slashing DSO, boosting collections, and cutting costs. No need to reinvent the wheel—just make it roll faster.

With DSO stuck at 69 days and millions locked in cash flow, change was urgent. Today, 85% of payments process straight through, DSO is down 9 days, and $30M in cash flow is unlocked. How? Lower credit card fees, better forecasting, and faster bank reconciliations. Here’s how it all happened.

By tapping into data from 14,000 customer payment histories, A/R became a sales powerhouse. The result? 30% fewer past dues, 70% faster onboarding, and millions in sales processed—all without adding headcount. Here’s how it happened.

Handling 20,000 invoices and 8,500 customers used to take all day at Southwire. Now, with 90% straight-through processing, exceptions are resolved faster, and disputes are no longer a bottleneck. The team finally has time for that second cup of coffee—before lunch.

Forget spreadsheets. Ascend’s 60-day automated forecasts predict exactly when customers will pay, aligning disbursements with precision. With real-time data driving decisions, why guess when you can know?

60,000 missed attempts and rising A/R balances had BSN Sports stuck—until they cranked up the Metallica. The result? 50% fewer past dues, a 30% lighter collector workload, and $500K saved in credit card fees. A/R automation is now driving their growth.

$5.3 billion in new revenue—not from sales, but from CFOs. IDC reveals how finance leaders are using analytics, digital payments, and customer insights to drive growth. Here’s the playbook transforming CFOs into key revenue drivers.

With 1,800 stores and 10 million invoices, duplicate payments were inevitable. But with HighRadius' Anomaly Detection, Caliber saved $2 million annually by catching errors before payments went through.

December 22, 2023: systems went dark, halting $90 million in sales and $79 million in aging balances. With no ERP for a month, CKS used Collections and Cash Application modules to recover and avoid disaster. Could your A/R survive being held hostage?

12,733 customers, a $30M cash flow gap, and rapid growth. DXP tackled it all, boosting cash flow by 40%, cutting DSO by 20 days, and achieving 90% straight-through processing. Here’s how they did it—without adding headcount.

Whether facing economic downturns or riding a recovery, your credit strategy needs to be ready. Dr. Chris Kuehl from Armada CI will share expert insights on what’s ahead and how to position your credit and collections for success, no matter the economic climate.

Acquiring 13 companies with $300M in open A/R across 13 systems wasn’t easy. With just 90 days to onboard customers, FBM faced chaos—but turned it into seamless operations. Here’s how they did it step by step.

AI isn't just buzz—it can automate processes, cut costs by 30%, and forecast with 95% accuracy. The challenge? Turning hype into real cash. Here's how to make AI deliver results and silence the skeptics.

By 2030, Gen Alpha will be 11% of the workforce, demanding high salaries and switching jobs faster than ever. They're AI natives, but how do companies tap into their skills without blowing the budget?

Managing 4,000 customers, Supply Tech struggled with long-tail collections. With autonomous collections, they now handle 70 accounts daily—7x more than before. Past dues dropped by 50%, and DSO decreased by 5 days, all while freeing up time for collectors to grab that extra coffee.

Qwick's manual, hours-long cash application process is now done in 20 minutes. No more consultants or tedious checkbox marathons—automation made cash application a quick and easy task, with A/R recovery even outpacing revenue.

$19.1 billion spent on AI in finance, but only 30% of projects show ROI. This session cuts through the hype, showing finance pros how AI can truly impact P&L, improve forecasting, and deliver on the promises of digital transformation.

With startups collapsing and M&A reshuffling the fintech landscape, your tech stack could be at risk. How do you protect your operations if vendors disappear overnight? We’ll reveal what’s happening behind the scenes and the strategies to ensure your business stays secure.