From AI to ESG: The CFO Trends Defining 2025
Chief financial officers (CFOs) were once solely responsible for balance sheets and budgets, but that will no longer be the case in 2025. So many factors are changing, from the global economy to the workforce and regulations. To keep up, CFOs must move beyond managing finances and participate more in strategy and growth. In 2025, finance […]
8 Revenue Recognition Automation Implementation Best Practices
This guide summarizes key learnings and best practices for revenue recognition automation and implementation from a panel of rev rec experts: Rupali Maheshwari, Senior Financial Systems Manager for SurveyMonkey; Carly Bothe, Finance Project Manager for CloudFlare; Nikki Wong, Director of Program Management at AppDynamics; Alvina Antar, CIO for Zuora; Paolo Battaglini, Chief Accounting Officer for Zuora; and Karthik […]
IFRS 15: Contract Combinations Vs Contract Modifications
IFRS 15, the new accounting guidelines aim to simplify and harmonize revenue recognition practices. The new standards are based on one overarching principle: Companies must recognize revenue when goods and services are transferred to the customer, in an amount that is proportionate to what has been delivered at that point. While this sounds reasonable, it […]
The Hidden Costs of Maintaining Legacy Billing Systems: Quantifying Your Financial Drain
The True Price of Outdated Billing Infrastructure Is your organization still relying on outdated Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes? The cost to maintain legacy billing systems extends far beyond basic maintenance fees and visible IT expenses. Many businesses underestimate the true expense of legacy billing infrastructure, focusing only on direct costs like software licenses and maintenance contracts, […]
Order to Cash Digital Transformation: Driving Efficiency and Growth in the Digital Economy
Organizations are increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of modernizing their Order to Cash (O2C) processes. A well-executed O2C digital transformation not only streamlines operations but also enhances customer experience, accelerates cash flow, and provides valuable business insights. This comprehensive article explores how forward-thinking companies are revolutionizing their O2C operations to stay competitive in the digital […]
How Decoupling O2C from ERP Transforms IT Risk into Reward
Undertaking an ERP transformation, a 3-5 year endeavor, presents significant risk for CIOs and CTOs. Choosing the wrong path can create cascading negative impacts on data, resources, financial systems, and ultimately customers, potentially jeopardizing leadership positions. Successfully completing an ERP migration while adhering to regulations is a monumental task, and the weight of this undertaking […]
Subscription Insider: Zuora Launches AI-Powered Collections to Boost Cash Flow and Strengthen Subscriber Relationships
CPA Practice Advisor: Zuora Introduces New AI-Powered Payment Collections Solution
Accounting Today: Zuora rolls out collections product
Introducing Zuora Collections: AI-Powered Automation to Accelerate Cash Flow Through Stronger Customer Relationships
Zuora transforms the order-to-cash process by uniquely combining billing, revenue, and collections data REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 20, 2025 – Zuora, Inc, a leading monetization platform for modern business, today introduced Zuora Collections, leveraging AI to embed collections into the full customer lifecycle and accelerate cash flow. Zuora now uniquely combines billing, revenue, and collections […]
Is Your Collections Strategy Costing You Customers and Cash?
If invoices are falling through the cracks, chances are your customer relationships are too. How so? Because for modern businesses, every touchpoint, even collections, is a moment that can make or break that relationship. True success in collections means prioritizing long-term value—like retention and forecast accuracy—by shifting KPIs beyond payment recovery to metrics that reflect […]
Zuora Subscription Economy Index Continues to Outperform S&P 500: Flexible Revenue Models That Evolve With Market Conditions and Consumer Expectations Thrive
New data from 600+ companies and 3,000+ consumers indicates ongoing demand amidst economic uncertainty REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 15, 2025 – Zuora, Inc., a leading monetization platform for modern business, today released the latest Subscription Economy Index™ (SEI) report, which found that, over the last two years, companies in the SEI have experienced an 11% […]