It is predicted that many of the employees of tomorrow will be data scientists with a deeper understanding of their company's core business. One discussion group is in agreement that given the shortage of specialists, employer branding will be extremely important from now on.

Standardizing and automating finance processes Throughout the course of the day, interest is high, discussions are intensive and the guests agree: The pressure for efficiency that results from new technological possibilities will noticeably accelerate the process of digital transformation. No company can afford to spend years on this endeavor. Execution speed is a recurring theme in conversations. This means not only achieving faster, more transparent processes, but also new, rapid forms of communication with all stakeholders – in real time or via social media for instance. Another participant says: "We will find ourselves conducting more standardization. And things that get standardized also get automated". He says this in relation to communication and other work steps being carried out by artificial intelligence and robotics.

analyzing, planning, simulation and management of a company possible in real time

improve the efficiency, transparency and validity of planning and reporting processes.

Transfer Pricing Management tool can automate nearly all invoicing processes throughout the world.

data processing and consolidation in finance and accounting systems account for more than 50 percent of this function's activities at present.