Finance trends for 2026: how to prepare for a smarter, safer future
- 2025-12-15
Agentic AI, cybersecurity, real-time finance and more. Discover the trends that will impact how finance teams work in 2026.
EU Data Act: how it can reshape software budgeting and vendor relationships
- 2025-12-15
As CFOs plan for their budgets, the EU Data Act introduces new considerations for software spending, compliance, and vendor strategy. Learn what to watch and how to plan ahead.
The hidden 14%: what your expense data isn’t telling you
- 2025-12-09
Why seeing your data clearly matters more than ever — and how AI helps finance teams spot what they’ve been missing.
Experts around the corner
Rita Piçarra
Former CFO @ Microsoft Portugal
“Finance, as we know it, no longer exists in the same way it did when I started as an auditor.”
Former CFO @ Microsoft Portugal
Wouter Glaser
Founder @ Go Delphi
“With the help of core values and other optimisations, we doubled the EBITDA from 2019 to 2020 to an optimised level of 30%.”
Founder @ Go Delphi
Sara Portell
VP of UX @ Unit4
“AI and UX form a powerful combination where you can truly improve the experience and build a meaningful and valuable product or service to solve that need.”
VP of UX @ Unit4
Elisabeth Sabin
Fractional CFO
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- 2025-12-15
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6 unbelievable expense fraud stories and what they teach CFOs
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Agentic AI: how can CFOs prepare for the next era of autonomous finance
- 2025-11-04
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Bleisure travel: balancing flexibility and cost control
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How finance teams are making AI work for everyone
- 2025-10-07
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7 best accounts payable automation software of 2025
- 2025-09-25
Discover the top 7 accounts payable software platforms for global finance teams. Compare features, automation, integrations, and find the best AP automation tool for you.
Keeping finance teams motivated during uncertain times
- 2025-09-19
Finance leaders share practical strategies to keep their teams motivated when uncertainty hits, from the importance of transparency to celebrating the small wins.
Finance events you can’t miss in 2025
- 2025-09-11
A round-up of the must-attend events for finance professionals to connect with peers, discover trends and insights on the future of finance.
Cybersecurity beyond IT: the hidden costs for finance teams
- 2025-08-20
Cybersecurity is no longer just IT’s job. Two experts explain how finance leaders can combat human risk, protect trust, and build lasting resilience.
7 best expense management software solutions in 2025
- 2025-08-12
Discover the top 10 expense management software solutions for global teams. Compare features, compliance, automation, and find the best tool for your finance team.
Compliance culture: from burden to strategic advantage
- 2025-07-23
Discover how integrating compliance into the corporate culture through strong values, internal controls, and employee training can transform it from a burden to a strategic advantage.
15 books CFOs should add to their bookshelves in 2025
- 2025-07-09
From tips on how to build an unstoppable team to the importance of being a shark leader, these are the books CFOs need to read this year.
Fraudulent expenses you might be reimbursing without knowing
- 2025-07-01
Expense fraud is often hidden in plain sight. Discover common schemes, real red flags, and how AI-based audits helps finance teams spot them.
The e‑invoicing imperative: why CFOs must digitise invoicing in 2025
- 2025-06-18
Discover what e‑invoicing is, how it works, and why finance leaders need to prepare for compliance mandates in 2025.
What is sustainable finance and why is it important?
- 2025-06-05
Sustainable finance has taken off in the last few years, and organisations looking to acquire more capital need to keep up with the changes.
Matching expenses with card transactions: why finance teams are rethinking reconciliation
- 2025-05-22
How real-time syncing and automation are reshaping the card transactions process, without needing to switch corporate card providers.
Stranded abroad: is your finance team ready for the cost of travel disruption?
- 2025-05-15
Discover practical strategies for finance teams to manage hidden costs, streamline emergency expenses, and ensure compliance during travel disruptions.
What does the CFO of the future look like?
- 2025-05-07
How is finance leadership role evolving? Explore how AI, automation, and strategic finance leadership are shaping the CFO of the future.
Expense fraud: how to identify and prevent it in 2025
- 2025-04-21
Expense fraud is often a hidden threat to companies. Discover the most common fraudulent expenses and how to safeguard your business in 2025.
How to prepare for tax season 2025
- 2025-04-14
Learn how to prepare for tax season 2025 and how automation, AI, and smart planning can help finance teams reduce stress and stay compliant.
Mileage reimbursement: everything finance teams need to know
- 2025-04-02
Why mileage reimbursement is an essential benefit for businesses, simplifies bookkeeping, reduces expenses, and boosts employee satisfaction.
Everything you need to know about per diem in 2025
- 2025-03-17
Per diem might seem like something easy at first glance, but it can be a rather complex topic. In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know.
3 key success factors for implementing a new business expense management solution
- 2025-03-12
Implementing an expense management solution can be complex, but a structured and focused approach ensures a smooth transition and success.
What are non-deductible expenses and how can you stay compliant?
- 2025-03-05
Explore the labyrinth of non-deductible expenses and learn why efficient expense management and proof-of-expense are crucial for business health.
9 common mistakes when submitting expenses (and how to avoid them)
- 2025-02-26
Knowing the most common pitfalls when submitting expenses is the first step to preventing them. Discover what to look out for and what strategies to implement to achieve a hassle-free process.
4 pricing strategies for dealing with potential tariffs and labor shortages
- 2025-02-17
Tariffs and a shrinking labour force could challenge businesses worldwide. Blue Ridge Partners suggests four strategies to help mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities during uncertain times.
Future-proofing SaaS pricing metrics: adapting to AI and market shifts
- 2025-02-17
The pricing metric a company chooses, such as per user or per outcome, impacts everything from revenue captured to sales productivity. Here’s how to future-proof it. Experts from Blue Ridge Partners share how leaders can future-proof it.
19 questions you’ve always wanted to ask a CFO
- 2025-02-10
Do CFOs have control over all of the company’s money? And are they control freaks? Aidana Zhakupbekova, CFO at Rydoo, answers these and other questions.
How AI is revolutionising finance processes
- 2025-02-05
AI has revolutionised finance processes and decision-making. Industry expert Nicolas Boucher delves into changes, common pitfalls, and solutions.
7 productivity apps that every CFO should know
- 2025-01-29
From software that lets you plan your reminders ahead to one that allows you to plant a tree while you focus, these apps for productivity will help make your life easier.
8 finance blogs you need to add to your bookmarks
- 2025-01-23
Stay ahead of the curve by reading the best finance blogs that feature insightful discussions about technology and finance.
10 finance podcasts to add to your list in 2025
- 2025-01-12
Podcasts are a simple and effective way to stay ahead of the curve, and if you don’t know where to start, we’ve prepared a list of the best finance podcasts you should be listening to in.
10 corporate finance influencers to follow in 2025
- 2025-01-08
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E-invoicing in France: are CFOs ready for the 2026 deadline?
- 2024-12-18
The reform of electronic invoicing in France will bring significant transformation for businesses. For CFOs, it represents both a regulatory challenge and a strategic opportunity.
Why 90% of startups fail
- 2024-10-25
Startups are where new ideas grow, but the truth can be a lot tougher. Rydoo’s CRO explains the main reasons why most companies fail — and how to avoid it.
Building a company culture that drives profitability
- 2024-10-23
Discover how a strong company culture can drive profitability, boost employee engagement, and foster long-term business success.
Emotional AI: can technology grasp emotions? How AI is changing the way we work
- 2024-09-13
Two experts explain how emotional AI is transforming industries, enhancing user experiences, and shaping the future of human-machine interaction with a human-centric approach.
End of year financial planning: how to prepare for Q4
- 2024-09-04
Prepare for the last few months of the year and discover how to prepare for Q4 with budget revisions, cash flow strategies, and planning for the new fiscal year.
5 strategies to increase compliance rates
- 2024-08-22
Companies looking to increase their compliance rates and reduce costs, employee confusion and frustration need to take action by implementing simple — but effective — strategies.
Fractional CFO: a new era of financial leadership
- 2024-07-31
With more people taking on fractional positions, two CFOs explain what led them to shift to this space and how they can bring flexibility and strategic insights to growing businesses.
How much time can an expense management tool save you?
- 2024-07-17
Companies all around the world still trust manual processes instead of implementing an advanced expense management tool. Discover how much time you can save.
Mastering the art of reducing costs and boosting productivity
- 2024-07-11
Many companies struggle to find the right balance between reducing costs and growing their business. For some, it seems like an impossible equation, for others it’s a great challenge.
Spend Control: How to Efficiently Manage Business Spend
- 2024-07-02
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Is SaaS Customer Success a Cost Centre or a Revenue Centre?
- 2024-06-26
Discover how a customer-centric approach in a SaaS customer success team can boost retention, drive revenue growth, and take businesses to new heights.
RevOps and Finance: a strategic partnership to drive growth
- 2024-06-11
The realm of Revenue Operations is shifting and, in this article, three experts explain how aligning RevOps with Finance can boost your company’s profitability and drive sustainable growth.
Reinforcing expense compliance with AI technology
- 2024-06-03
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10 questions you should ask when choosing a SaaS provider
- 2024-05-16
When diving into the digital world and choosing a SaaS Software, there are questions that you should ask any provider before reaching a final decision.
14 KPIs SaaS businesses should be tracking
- 2024-05-06
In a time where sustainable profitability is key, SaaS businesses must rely on data to make faster and more informed decisions.
CFO Diaries | Accepting I’m no longer a CFO
- 2024-04-23
Rita Piçarra decided to resign as a corporate CFO to prioritise her happiness, but how does one embrace this new reality? Read her full story.
What is Expense Management?
- 2024-04-17
Discover the benefits of expense management and learn how to streamline your organisations’ processes, save costs and empower your finance team.
5 reasons why employees aren’t complying with corporate policy
- 2024-04-04
While some employees might not comply with corporate policy on purpose, others might want to stay on track — they just might not know how. Here are some of the reasons why.
Going paperless and ensuring compliance in 2025
- 2024-03-26
As regulations shift, more organisations are going paperless, which can bring multiple benefits for Finance. But compliance is still on top of mind.
CFO Diaries | Becoming the new CFO in a moment of change
- 2024-03-20
Starting at a new company can be challenging. Doing it during budgeting planning? That’s an even bigger task to take on. But our new CFO soon discovered that team work can help conquer even the hardest of tasks. Read her full story.
CFO to CEO: How 7 finance leaders became the companies’ number 1
- 2024-03-13
Finance chiefs’ strategic thinking makes them strong CEO candidates. Read the stories of some of the most famous transitions from CFO to CEO.
Can a receipt scanner app improve your expensing process?
- 2024-02-28
Picture a world where expense reports are ready in the blink of an eye. Sounds like magic, but it’s the power of a receipt scanner app powered by AI.
How to create the best expense policy for your organisation
- 2024-01-29
To have your employees following the rules of your expense policy, you have to make sure that the policy follows the best practices. Learn how you can create or improve yours.
The future of travel & expense management: The AI revolution
- 2024-01-10
Artificial Intelligence has changed the game for most industries, and travel and expense management is no exception. Discover how it can enhance your organisation’s efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
Digital Transformation. Are Finance leaders ready for it?
- 2024-01-03
Discover how digital transformation revolutionizes finance: beyond buzzwords, it's a strategic synergy reshaping roles and overcoming challenges.
The importance of improving compliance in a cost saving era
- 2023-11-22
With over 15 years of experience in compliance, Nathanael explores the challenges of maintaining compliance in business travel in a time of cost saving and evolving markets.
Female Leadership in Finance. “Qualified women should take C-level roles”
- 2023-11-06
Aidana Zhakupbekova, Rydoo’s CFO, discusses her journey in the corporate world and how female leadership in finance is much more achievable than it was.
Rita Piçarra. A CFO’s FIRE journey to retire at 44
- 2023-10-23
After experiencing personal loss, Rita, who was the CFO at Microsoft Portugal for 5 years, made the decision to retire, prioritise her health and her life. Discover her journey to financial independence.
Everything you need to know about Per Diem in the UK
- 2023-10-02
Still struggling to figure out all the rules and regulations about Scale Rate Payments or Per Diem in the UK? We’ve got you covered.
Beyond Balance Sheets: Roy Hefer’s Innovative Journey as a CFO
- 2023-09-25
Deep dive into modern finance by exploring Roy Hefer’s CFO journey at Perk, from evolving roles and AI’s influence to IPO insights.
The new era of talent retention: cutting costs while putting people first
- 2023-09-19
Redefining cost-saving with a people-centric approach, discover how the modern dynamics of talent nurture and retention take centre stage.
Beyond the Rule of 40: go profitable or go home
- 2023-09-13
From tulip bubbles to AI: Navigating the era where ‘go profitable or go home’ defines investment beyond the Rule of 40.
What is OCR and why does it matter?
- 2023-08-07
OCR, or optical character recognition, is the software that’s able to convert written text into a digital format, and one of the most important technologies behind lots of products, such as expense management solutions. Discover how it works.
Marketing Meets Finance: connecting the CMO and CFO for success
- 2023-07-13
From clashing perspectives to harmonious collaboration, discover how CMOs bridge the gap with CFOs in B2B SaaS.
6 reasons why you should opt for paperless expense management
- 2023-07-06
Paperless expense management can help with some of the most common issues companies face: loss or damaged receipts and invoices. But there are other benefits you need to know about.
Decoding VAT Reclaim: Best Practices and Expert Insights
- 2023-06-28
Joe Healy, CCO of TaxBack International, discusses how awareness & tech can streamline VAT reclaim, highlighting its importance in saving money.
How Finance teams can lead organisations through uncertain times
- 2023-06-15
Finance teams have become more resilient amidst uncertain times. Three experts explain how their strategic involvement helps organizations thrive.
10 expense management challenges consulting companies face
- 2023-05-16
Why consulting companies are moving away from a traditional expense management report approach and adopting real-time expense management.
From Startup to Breakeven. Woffu’s journey to financial stability
- 2023-05-03
The Barcelona based-company's CEO recalls how it all began and the challenges Woffu's team had to face to achieve breakeven and financial stability.
Finance control and strategy. A match made in heaven
- 2023-04-26
The role of finance teams is becoming more strategic. In this article, four experts explain why you should keep up with the trend to see your business grow.
Smart corporate cards. Is this the future of business spending?
- 2023-04-13
Out-of-pocket expenses and waiting for reimbursements are history. Learn how smart corporate cards can empower employees and keep finance teams in control.
6 reasons why you need to think globally from day one
- 2023-04-05
Focusing on a single-market might be the easy route when starting a business, but better opportunities may arise when you think global.
How expense automation can make your organisation future proof
- 2023-03-22
Discover how expense automation can enhance efficiency and future-proof financial organisations in the ever transforming industry.
Can the right tools aid post-pandemic communication challenges?
- 2023-02-14
Great software has been proven to create better workplace experiences. More connections between teams and streamlined processes are the key to happier and more engaged employees.
Net-zero gas emissions by 2025? Yes, we can
- 2023-02-02
Rydoo has set a goal to reach net-zero gas emissions by 2025. CEO Sebastien Marchon explains the why, how, and when of this commitment.
What are “low hanging fruit” functions and why digitise them?
- 2022-05-30
Sometimes it is better not to go for an all-in-one finance transformation but to tackle it gradually. Find out about low hanging fruit projects.
Employee expenses in Belgium: how to stay compliant
- 2022-05-24
There are new rules around recording and paying employee expenses for Belgian firms. Find out what they are and how to comply here.
The state of expenses 2022: what can we learn?
- 2022-05-18
The latest edition of our state of expenses survey has some interesting findings. Check out our summary of the main points here.
How to lighten approver’s load and increase policy compliance
- 2022-01-24
Put an end to inefficient expense approvals with Rydoo Controlling Services. Find out more here about how you can increase policy compliance.
Finance leadership: how to make an instant impact
- 2021-10-25
Let’s face it, finance leadership is not always the most loved characters in your company. So how can you make sure you get off to a flying start?
Finance operations efficiency: 7 ways to slick up your department
- 2021-09-17
Finance operations are always under pressure to do more with less so we’ve put together 7 tips to help you slick up your department.
7 things you will only understand if you’re a financial controller
- 2021-07-19
There are some things that only Financial Controller understand. Check out our favourite 7 lighthearted issues that any FC might face.
Making sure your expense management tool’s security is enough
- 2021-07-09
Everything you need to know about expense management security.
How to guarantee a perfect integration of the 4 compliance elements
- 2021-06-21
Learn how to include all 4 compliance elements. Every stage of the company lifecycle should include risk assessment, prevention, and monitoring.
WKR: Your quick guide to the Werkkostenregeling
- 2021-04-07
If you are paying staff in The Netherlands you need to be aware of the rules around expenses so check our post on the Werkkostenregeling here.
How can UK companies manage four VAT rates?
- 2021-03-22
UK companies now have the compliance headache of four main VAT rates to cope with and moving dates for implementation so how can they cope?
Why companies in the UK are more focused on collaboration between Finance and IT
- 2021-03-02
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- 2021-02-10
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- 2021-01-21
Get a glimpse into the future to see how finance trends are shaping up. With trends on insurance, banking & investments, and more!
How to implement a tech tool in a traditional company
- 2021-01-11
When you are looking to introduce new tech tools into a traditional company you can face change resistance. Here are some useful tips.
Why a user-centric approach is important for finance digitization
- 2020-11-19
The user-centric approach is important for finance digitization. Learn how to engage users and make them feel like they are in control of the process.
20% of companies prioritize digitised systems, connected and accurate data
- 2020-11-18
Only digitised systems are able to access a complete overview of the entire production chain. This allows you to respond faster and more flexible.
Technology for Finance: Equip Your Team To Survive a Crisis
- 2020-10-19
If companies are to survive then they need a lean finance team. Learn how using technology for finance can drive efficiency
Data Interpretation: How to forecast risks and build a strategy with real-time data
- 2020-10-05
Learn what data interpretation is. Find out how to forecast risk, and build an effective strategy for your business today.
How Rydoo Insights can help you make better decisions
- 2020-09-23
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CFOs Priorities: How do effective CFOs spend their time?
- 2020-09-15
A recent Gartner survey showed that a CFO’s priorities should be much more than everyday finance work. Read more about the study.
How often should a CFO speak to the board? 9 CEO and CFOs shared their opinion
- 2020-08-28
We talked with 9 CEO and CFO across the world to ask the question "how often should a CFO talk to the board?”. Check their answers.
Business Travel Spend: How UK companies use their T&E budget
- 2020-06-17
Get real data and insights on how British companies are using their T&E Budget - everything you wanted to know about business travel spend.
What is a Travel and Expense Policy and why does it matter?
- 2020-03-13
One of the benefits of a travel & expense policy is that it states the maximum spend for every possible item, which can also help the finance team.
3 key technology trends in T&E to watch
- 2019-11-29
Three of the most important technology trends that will shape travel and expense management over the next few years.
The future of business travel – Fintech & Travel Expense Management
- 2019-11-26
Find out how fintech is shaping the future of business and creating a better experience for travelers with fintech and travel expense management.
The end of history: expense reports
- 2019-09-27
Read about the latest technology advancements with Rydoo for faster, more accurate, and paperless expense reports processing.
Tools every person working in finance should know about
- 2019-09-20
As the CFO of your company, find out about the best finance tools that make people more productive, better organised and easier to reach.