### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) # Accounting & Finance Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, and Discussions to expand your knowledge on Accounting & Finance Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), and [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) ## Accounting & Finance Software Articles [![What Is Net Working Capital? Formula, Components, and Limits](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Net%20working%20capital.png "What Is Net Working Capital? Formula, Components, and Limits")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-net-working-capital) [ ### What Is Net Working Capital? Formula, Components, and Limits ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-net-working-capital) You have to spend money to make money. But spend too much money, and you might see red. That’s where your net working capital (NWC) comes in. [ ![Lauren Pope](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lauren Pope") LP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/lauren-pope) by Lauren Pope [![Introducing the Recurring Revenue Finance Category on G2](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/RRF%20software%20intro%20blog-NC.jpg "Introducing the Recurring Revenue Finance Category on G2")](https://www.g2.com/articles/introducing-the-recurring-revenue-finance-category-on-g2) [ ### Introducing the Recurring Revenue Finance Category on G2 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/introducing-the-recurring-revenue-finance-category-on-g2) On December 23rd, 2022, G2 launched its new Recurring Revenue Finance category, which falls under the Accounting & Finance parent category. G2 created this category to represent a more recent, evolved way for high-growth start-up SaaS companies to borrow money without losing a stake (equity or ownership) in their company. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI071_Backlog_Images_%5BAccounts_payable_information%5D_V1b.png "The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-importance-of-accounts-payable-automation) [ ### The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-importance-of-accounts-payable-automation) The phrase “time is money” has never been more true than it is now.  [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![Free Accounting and Tax Services Being Offered Due to COVID-19](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/micheile-henderson-lZ_4nPFKcV8-unsplash.jpg "Free Accounting and Tax Services Being Offered Due to COVID-19")](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-accounting-tax-services-available-due-to-covid-19) [ ### Free Accounting and Tax Services Being Offered Due to COVID-19 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-accounting-tax-services-available-due-to-covid-19) During this worldwide crisis, no industry seems to be immune to the drastic economic downturn caused by COVID-19. Many companies are stepping up to assist their struggling customers, even if it means reconsidering their bottom line. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![Key Components of Accounting Automation](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/long-angle-view-of-high-rise-glass-buildings-1055297.jpg "Key Components of Accounting Automation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-automation) [ ### Key Components of Accounting Automation ](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-automation) No matter how dry or stale people think accounting and finance is, these functions are vital to the health of any company. Felipe Torres, a financial analyst at G2, further explains that finance and accounting functions “...help us prepare for the future and drive strategies that ensure we're maximizing our potential.” [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![What Is an Invoice? (+ Invoice Example)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI034_Backlog_Images-%5BWhat_is_an_invoice%5D_V1a.png "What Is an Invoice? (+ Invoice Example)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-an-invoice) [ ### What Is an Invoice? (+ Invoice Example) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-an-invoice) There are several ways to write and send an invoice. [ ![Michael Gigante](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Michael Gigante") MG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/michael-gigante) by Michael Gigante [![What Are Retained Earnings? (+Formula to Calculate Earnings)](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/iStock_65238085_LARGE.jpg "What Are Retained Earnings? (+Formula to Calculate Earnings)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/retained-earnings) [ ### What Are Retained Earnings? (+Formula to Calculate Earnings) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/retained-earnings) Running a business is all about numbers. [ ![Brynne Ramella](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Brynne Ramella") BR ](https://learn.g2.com/author/brynne-ramella) by Brynne Ramella Show More ## Accounting & Finance Software Glossary Terms [![E-Signature](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI589_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Be-signature%5D_V1a.png "E-Signature")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/e-signature-definition) [E-Signature](https://www.g2.com/glossary/e-signature-definition) An electronic signature, or e-signature, is a digital representation of a person's signature used to sign a document online. Learn about its benefits. by Sagar Joshi [![Return on Investment (ROI)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI546_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Breturn_on_investment%5D_V1a.png "Return on Investment (ROI)")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/return-on-investment-definition) [Return on Investment (ROI)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/return-on-investment-definition) Return on investment (ROI) is a metric showing the effectiveness or profitability of an investment. Learn how to calculate ROI and why it’s essential. by Kelly Fiorini [![Contributed Capital](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI383_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BContributed_Capital%5D_V1b.png "Contributed Capital")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/contributed-capital-definition) [Contributed Capital](https://www.g2.com/glossary/contributed-capital-definition) Contributed capital is the cash and other assets investors provide to a company in exchange for stock shares, supporting growth and operations. by Whitney Rudeseal Peet [![Financial Shortfall](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI398_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BFinancial_Shortfall%5D_V1a.png "Financial Shortfall")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/financial-shortfall-definition) [Financial Shortfall](https://www.g2.com/glossary/financial-shortfall-definition) A financial shortfall is a company risk generated if there is a mismatch between the revenue generated and current debts or liabilities. Learn more. by Shreya Mattoo [![Net Profit Margin](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI241_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BNet_Profit_Margin%5D_V1b.png "Net Profit Margin")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/net-profit-margin-definition) [Net Profit Margin](https://www.g2.com/glossary/net-profit-margin-definition) Net profit margin is a metric showing how much revenue is taken as actual profit. Learn more about how to calculate and increase the net profit margin. by Kelly Fiorini [![Certified Management Accountant (CMA)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/CMA%20Management.png "Certified Management Accountant (CMA)")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/certified-management-accountant-cma-definition) [Certified Management Accountant (CMA)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/certified-management-accountant-cma-definition) A certified management accountant (CMA) is a credential that can be obtained by finance and accounting professionals. Learn more about CMA and its importance in the accounting and finance industry. by Nathan Calabrese ## Accounting & Finance Software Discussions 0 [Which risk-based authentication platforms apply friction only when suspicious financial fraud prevention software signals trigger?](/discussions/which-risk-based-authentication-platforms-apply-friction-only-when-suspicious-financial-fraud-prevention-software-signals-trigger) We're researching which tools in the [Financial Fraud Prevention category](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-fraud-prevention) apply friction only when suspicious signals trigger: 1. [**Sift**](https://www.g2.com/products/sift-s-ai-powered-fraud-decisioning-platform-sift/reviews): Enables risk-based MFA by generating a risk score that triggers step-up authentication only when the score exceeds a configurable threshold, dramatically reducing account takeovers while allowing the majority of users through without additional friction.  2. [**eftsure:**](https://www.g2.com/products/eftsure/reviews) Applies a traffic light risk signal — green, amber, or red — at the payment approval layer, adding verification friction only when the supplier account verification status triggers a caution or stop signal. Finance teams approve the majority of payments instantly while only the flagged cases require manual intervention. 3. [**SAS Fraud, Anti-Money Laundering & Security Intelligence**](https://www.g2.com/products/sas-sas-fraud-anti-money-laundering-security-intelligence/reviews): SAS applies patented behavioral signature analysis to score each transaction contextually, using multi-entity customer profiles to distinguish trusted behavioral patterns from deviations that warrant stepped-up verification. 4. [**Sardine**](https://www.g2.com/products/sardine/reviews): Built specifically for risk-based friction management, using device fingerprint, behavioral biometric, and consortium network signals to assign a risk score and trigger the minimum necessary verification step. 5. [**Trustpair**](https://www.g2.com/products/trustpair/reviews): Applies friction selectively at the beneficiary verification layer; payments to validated accounts flow without interruption, while unverified or changed account details trigger an alert and hold that requires human review before release.  Which friction tradeoff is most sensitive for your team — minimizing false challenges on good customers, maximizing catch rate on ATO, or reducing abandonment on high-value transactions? Sift's risk-based authentication applying MFA only when a score crosses a threshold is specifically what I have noticed reviewers credit for keeping the legitimate customer experience frictionless while still blocking takeovers. Answered: Krithika Sathyamoorthy on June 12, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/which-risk-based-authentication-platforms-apply-friction-only-when-suspicious-financial-fraud-prevention-software-signals-trigger/comments/new?remote=true) 0 [What are the highest-rated financial audit solutions for audit teams completing comprehensive testing within compressed timelines?](/discussions/what-are-the-highest-rated-financial-audit-solutions-for-audit-teams-completing-comprehensive-testing-within-compressed-timelines) We're researching which [financial audit software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-audit) is highest-rated for helping audit teams achieve comprehensive testing coverage within compressed timelines. 1. [**DataSnipper**](https://www.g2.com/products/datasnipper/reviews): The top-rated tool for time efficiency, with explicit mention of helping with tight deadlines. 2. [**MindBridge**](https://www.g2.com/products/mindbridge/reviews): Highest-rated for comprehensive transaction coverage under time pressure; analyzing 100% of the population and surfacing the highest-risk items means teams achieve broader coverage without expanding sample size.  3. [**Suralink**](https://www.g2.com/products/suralink/reviews): Receives high ratings for eliminating evidence collection as a timeline bottleneck. 4. [**Caseware**](https://www.g2.com/products/caseware/reviews): Contributes via prior-year rollforward and engagement templates that eliminate per-engagement setup time. Which phase of testing creates the most timeline compression risk for your team — documentation, evidence collection, or transaction analytics? Busy season timelines are brutal. The tools that actually help are the ones that reduce the back-and-forth on evidence collection, not just the documentation side. Answered: Krithika Sathyamoorthy on June 12, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/what-are-the-highest-rated-financial-audit-solutions-for-audit-teams-completing-comprehensive-testing-within-compressed-timelines/comments/new?remote=true) 0 [Which financial fraud prevention tools have intuitive dashboards for investigating linked accounts and device patterns?](/discussions/which-financial-fraud-prevention-tools-have-intuitive-dashboards-for-investigating-linked-accounts-and-device-patterns) We're researching which [financial fraud prevention tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-fraud-prevention) have the most intuitive dashboards for investigating linked accounts and device patterns: 1. [**Sift**](https://www.g2.com/products/sift-s-ai-powered-fraud-decisioning-platform-sift/reviews): The dashboard offers a network graph that visualizes device fingerprint connections, IP address clusters, and linked accounts in a single investigative view.  2. [**eftsure**](https://www.g2.com/products/eftsure/reviews): The dashboard provides a clear, visual representation of supplier verification status across the entire AP portfolio, with audit trail logs, approval chains, and payment status all visible from a single interface. 3. [**SAS Fraud, Anti-Money Laundering & Security Intelligence**](https://www.g2.com/products/sas-sas-fraud-anti-money-laundering-security-intelligence/reviews): SAS provides an investigative interface that surfaces case management, funds flow visualization, link analysis, and investigation workflow in a single platform.  4. [**Sardine**](https://www.g2.com/products/sardine/reviews): Investigation interface surfaces device intelligence, behavioral biometric signals, and linked entity data in a structured dashboard that gives fraud analysts a complete risk profile per session or account.  5. [**Trustpair**](https://www.g2.com/products/trustpair/reviews): Has a dashboard that displays beneficiary account verification status, audit trail, and alert history in a clean interface accessible to finance teams without fraud specialist training. Its visual verification status view makes linked account investigation intuitive for non-technical users. Which dashboard capability creates the most investigation efficiency for your team — linked account network graphs, device fingerprint connections, or beneficiary account audit trails? I saw Sift's Explore section is what reviewers specifically call out for condensing a large amount of information into something readable during active investigation, rather than having to hunt across multiple views. Answered: Krithika Sathyamoorthy on June 12, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/which-financial-fraud-prevention-tools-have-intuitive-dashboards-for-investigating-linked-accounts-and-device-patterns/comments/new?remote=true) - ‹ Prev‹ Prev - 1 - [2](/categories/accounting-finance/resources?discussions_page=2) - [3](/categories/accounting-finance/resources?discussions_page=3) - [4](/categories/accounting-finance/resources?discussions_page=4) - [5](/categories/accounting-finance/resources?discussions_page=5) - … - [11](/categories/accounting-finance/resources?discussions_page=11) - [12](/categories/accounting-finance/resources?discussions_page=12) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/accounting-finance/resources?discussions_page=2)