### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Financial Close Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Financial Close 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), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Financial Close Software Articles [![Some Well Known (and Lesser Known) Facts About GAAP](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Accounting.jpg "Some Well Known (and Lesser Known) Facts About GAAP")](https://www.g2.com/articles/some-facts-about-gaap) [ ### Some Well Known (and Lesser Known) Facts About GAAP ](https://www.g2.com/articles/some-facts-about-gaap) I’m sure many people have heard the term GAAP used in one conversation or another, but unless you are a seasoned accounting or finance professional, you might know little about these important regulations, besides what the acronym stands for.  [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/accounting%20and%20finance%20trends.jpg "2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-finance-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance ](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-finance-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/crop-woman-counting-money-at-modern-office-table-4475524.jpg "How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely) [ ### How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely) Almost any public or private business with an accounting and finance department performs a month, quarter, and year-end close, which is a series of steps to review, record, and reconcile accounting information. For this blog, I’m going to refer to only month-end close for consistency and simplicity. [ ![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 Show More ## Financial Close Software Glossary Terms [![Fiscal Year-End](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI434_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BFiscal_Year_End%5D_V1a.png "Fiscal Year-End")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/fiscal-year-end-definition) [Fiscal Year-End](https://www.g2.com/glossary/fiscal-year-end-definition) Fiscal year-end is when a company’s 12-month accounting cycle comes to a close. Learn about its benefits and best practices. by Kelly Fiorini Explore our Technology Glossary Browse through dozens of terms to better understand the products you purchase and use everyday. [Find new features](https://www.g2.com/glossary) ## Financial Close Software Discussions 0 Question on: Vena [How long does it take for Vena to sync the files?](/discussions/31775-how-long-does-it-take-for-vena-to-sync-the-files) It is necessary to know the duration of the synchronization since, it seems vital to me when I took the power to view the file for any member of the team, and also how long it takes to synchronize with Android and iOS for the review of supervisors and coordinators. The integration we are using is automated with Netsuite and for Vena to be updated with the most recent actuals from Netsuite takes a few minutes, but I'm not sure exactly, since we schedule the load at 3am. When we load spreadsheets, it's a matter of seconds. For templates and reports to be refreshed with updated information, it also takes a few seconds (if that). Not sure about iOS or Android, we do not use Vena on mobile devices. Answered: Garvin Chan on September 22, 2020 It could be right away or overnight. Answered: Phyllis Chen on August 24, 2022 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/31775-how-long-does-it-take-for-vena-to-sync-the-files/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: FloQast [Will FloQast be compatible with my existing ERP/ GL System?](/discussions/will-floqast-be-compatible-with-my-existing-erp-gl-system) FloQast is ERP agnostic, and compatible with all of the major GL systems on the market today. As long as you can generate a TB export, FloQast can work with you to ensure accuracy of your Balance Sheet reconciliations. FloQast integrates with many systems so there would be no need to export a TB manually. If you're using NetSuite or Sage Intacct you would connect directly. If you need to know about a different system, please let me know and I can get the answer for you! Answered: Robyn Wertman on June 2, 2020 [Your answer](/discussions/will-floqast-be-compatible-with-my-existing-erp-gl-system/comments/new?remote=true) 0 [Top tools for automating the month-end close process?](/discussions/top-tools-for-automating-the-month-end-close-process) We’re researching top tools for automating the month-end close process. The products that surface most in G2's [**Financial Close Software**](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-close) category are FloQast and Numeric, but “automation” seems to encompass very different things depending on the team. These include: task orchestration, reconciliation automation, journal controls, or exception routing tied to the broader close. Here's my full list: 1. [**FloQast**](https://www.g2.com/products/floqast/reviews) — Especially relevant when month-end automation means standardizing checklists, improving accountability, and keeping Excel in the process instead of rebuilding everything. Reviews repeatedly highlight ease of use, task tracking, and month-end close streamlining. 2. [**Numeric**](https://www.g2.com/products/numeric/reviews) — Feels like a good fit when the goal is straightforward close automation with strong visibility and low friction for accountants. G2 reviews emphasize organization, task management, and smoother month-end close execution. 3. [**Adra by Trintech**](https://www.g2.com/products/adra-by-trintech/reviews) — Better suited for teams where automation needs to reduce reconciliation-heavy month-end work while improving organization and visibility. Reviews point to time savings and a user-friendly experience, though some note slowness with larger reconciliations. 4. [**BlackLine Financial Close Management**](https://www.g2.com/products/blackline-blackline-financial-close-management/reviews) — Stronger when automation needs to go beyond tasks into a more centralized close operating model, including reconciliations, journal activity, and real-time oversight. It looks powerful, but not necessarily lightweight. 5. [**Cadency by Trintech**](https://www.g2.com/products/cadency-by-trintech/reviews) — A good option when month-end automation needs to span record-to-report workflows, including transaction matching, account reconciliation, journal entry, and close task management. Reviews also highlight automated matching and cleaner exception handling for higher-volume teams. For teams that automated month-end close, which automation actually saved time in practice, and which parts still ended up depending on manual review, exceptions, or spreadsheet workarounds? For anyone doing side-by-side research, I’d also point to G2’s list of [financial close software with accounting capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-close/f/accounting). That’s where the comparison gets more nuanced, since some tools lean more into core accounting workflows like reconciliations and matching, while others focus more on process control and review without going as deep into the accounting layer. 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