LucaNet white papers and e-books

Specialist knowledge explained clearly and concisely.

LucaNet stands for competence in accounting. This includes not only our software, but also our wide-ranging expert knowledge. Here you can find an overview of white papers and e-books from LucaNet on the topics of accounting, business intelligence, controlling and corporate finance.

All of our white papers and e-books can be downloaded as PDFs.

Sustainability Matters: A Blueprint to Navigate ESG Reporting

Unlock the blueprint to navigate ESG reporting with IDC´s latest report on the topic. Learn how CFOs and finance teams can drive sustainability, address regulatory compliance, and leverage end-to-end ESG solutions for informed decision-making.

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4 Tips for a Successful Disclosure Management

What does a successful disclosure management process with a professional software tool look like? Our latest e-book sheds some light on the subject.

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E-book Mastering ESG reporting

Mastering ESG Reporting: Insights for CFOs on ESG Strategies, Risks, and Metrics

ESG reporting is here to stay. But with so many new reporting requirements to consider, how can you set your organization up for sustainability success? This e-book comprehensively explores how CFOs can take the lead on ESG strategy, from risk management to reporting, as well as the most essential KPIs for finance teams to track and assess.

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e-book buyer's guide disclosure management

The Ultimate Buyer's Guide for Disclosure Management Software

Pressure is mounting to produce accurate and timely annual reports and comply with increasing regulations. Choosing the right vendor can be a challenging task. Find the best solution.

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How to Overcome the Challenges of Close & Consolidation

How can the Group Accountant prepare accurate consolidated financial statements efficiently and quickly? All of the answers can be found in our white paper.

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Why You Should Automate Your Financial Close Process

Many companies still struggle to produce error-free and reliable financial statements. Read more on how LucaNet can help.

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The Ultimate Buyer's Guide for Financial Consolidation Software

Struggling to navigate the Wild West of the financial consolidation software market? Don’t worry. In our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide we’ll break down everything you need to know, from must-have features to how to write your very own business case.

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CPM software buyer guide

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide for CPM Software

Are you facing the difficult task of finding the right CPM software for Finance for your company? Our buyer’s guide offers tips and checklists that will help you succeed.

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e-book buyers guide esg software

The Ultimate Buyer's Guide for ESG Software

As the ESG landscape continues to evolve, the market for ESG software vendors is growing rapidly. Choosing the right vendor can be a challenging and time-consuming task. Find out how to take on the challenge of finding the best ESG solution in our Buyer's Guide.

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ESG reporting in 5 steps

Develop a successful ESG strategy with the help of our guide and become ESG-ready!

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ESG reporting in 5 steps (US)

Develop a successful ESG strategy and get ready for ESG with the help of our guide!

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Your Guide to Reliable Financial Reporting (US)

Reliable, audit-compliant financial reporting is crucial to the future success of any company. To find out how yours can automate this process, don't miss our new e-book.

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e-book cpm for finance

Reliable figures for better business decisions

A comprehensive set of data is key to steering a company. But how do you obtain valid data? The answer: Corporate Performance Management (CPM) for Finance. Find out exactly how that works in our e-book.

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Your Guide to Reliable Financial Reporting

Reliable, audit-compliant financial reporting is crucial to the future success of any company. To find out how yours can automate this process, don't miss our new e-book.

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e-book four tips financial planning

4 Tips for Meaningful Financial Planning

With meaningful financial planning, you actively steer your business where you want it to go - without the risk of being swept away. Read more about the 4 tips on meaningful financial planning in our e-book.

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5 Steps to Reliable Consolidated Financial Statements

It's time to optimize the preparation of your consolidated financial statements! Read our e-book to find out what finance managers should bear in mind during the consolidation process.

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Simplify Your Reporting

What are the success factors for creating a reliable, rapid and transparent reporting system? Find out the four crucial pieces of advice now in this white paper. Download now!

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whitepaper esef gaining ground digitally

ESEF Gaining Ground Digitally

There is no getting away from digital transformation, not even when it comes to financial reporting. Find out about the regulatory provisions set out by ESMA and the technological requirements to be met when implementing the new reporting format.

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whitepaper break free from excel chaos

Break Free From Excel Chaos

What are the seven reasons why financial professionals should stop working with Excel files? We shed light on the issue and show how professional FPM software is a far better alternative.

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whitepaper key differences between uk gaap and ifrs

Key Differences between UK GAAP and IFRS

What are the key differences between accounting policies under FRS 102 and full IFRS? Find out more in our white paper.

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whitepaper transparency in financial controlling

Transparency in Financial Controlling Made Easy

How can financial controllers bring transparency to their financial data? We show how an expert solution can pave the way to data transparency, based on real-life challenges. Find out more in our white paper.

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Ready for IFRS 16?

What is the objective of IFRS 16, the new accounting standard for leases, what changes does it entail for affected companies and which solutions are available for a successful implementation? Get white paper for all the answers!

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whitepaper how to improve intercompany reconciliation

How to Improve Intercompany Reconciliation and Bring Order to the Data Jungle

The veracity of a set of consolidated financial statements depends on valid and organised data. But the process of collecting the data with MS Excel, inadequate accounting systems and substandard intercompany reconciliation processes appears to be an uphill battle, with nobody coming out on top. What better alternatives are there?

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whitepaper must know differences between ifrs and us gaap

International Accounting – Must-Know Differences Between IFRS and US GAAP

Multi-GAAP accounting and consolidation always come with multiple challenges for accountants. This white paper gives you a brief overview of the must-know differences and similarities between US GAAP and IFRS, and provides you with some hints and tips on preparing multi-GAAP financial statements.

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whitepaper efficient financial controlling for cfos

Efficient Financial Controlling for CFOs

What specific challenges are presented by the changes to the CFO's role in an enterprise? And how can a CFO use a professional financial performance management software solution to tackle the challenges of the current market efficiently? This white paper will provide you with valuable tips for your future practice.

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whitepaper cfo better financial process

How CFOs Can Build a Better Financial Consolidation Process

When it comes to the financial consolidation process, speed and accuracy are essential. But many finance teams still struggle with it because they are using manual processes. Find out how automation can help to improve your financial close process.

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whitepaper the spreadsheet dilemma

The Spreadsheet Dilemma

What obstacles large and small does Microsoft Excel present in financial controlling and the creation of consolidated financial statements? And what should a quality CPM solution offer to address these issues? To find out, read this white paper.

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whitepaper the 5 success factors for your financial planning

The 5 success factors for your financial planning

Which factors are the keys to a successful, efficient planning process? What should the people responsible for finances observe in order to drive their planning and controlling activities towards the future? To find out, read our white paper.

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ebook financial controlling top 3 trends

The Top 3 controlling trends

Are you already fit for the controlling of the future? Read our e-book to find out where the journey is taking us and which challenges are linked to it.

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whitepaper practical topic target costing fundamentals and successful implementation

Practical Topic Target Costing: Fundamentals and Successful Implementation

The white paper summarizes all of the important fundamentals on the issue of target costing and uses examples to clarify its specific implementation in practice.

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whitepaper focused on impairment of assets according to ias 36

Focused on: Impairment of Assets according to IAS 36

How do you approach the impairment of assets according to IAS 36? What's behind the term cash generating units and how can the impairment of goodwill be tested?

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whitepaper 3x3 bi the future of management reporting

3 x 3 BI - The Future of Management Reporting

What will management reporting be like in the future? The experts at Lünendonk take a close, step-by-step look at this topic and deliver a range of theories.

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whitepaper risk controlling with the help of indicator systems

Risk Controlling with the Help of Indicator Systems

Which areas of the annual financial statements need to be considered in more detail to make a company's risk control more efficient? In our white paper, we present you with the most important key performance indicators for an optimal analysis.

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whitepaper what is corporate performance management actually

What is Corporate Performance Management, actually?

What, exactly, does CPM mean? And how does it compare to BI solutions? We cast some light on this topic and explain the fundamentals for you.

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whitepaper key figure cockpit and dashboard example balanced scorecard

Key Figure Cockpit and Dashboard. Example: Balanced Scorecard

Reacting flexibly to new challenges and pursuing long-term corporate goals all while keeping an eye on the flood of data - companies need well thought-out controlling instruments to achieve this.

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