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Though finance and accounting shared services have been around for years in different organizations, their structure and measures tend to be more unique to the individual companies. In this first of a three-part series on governance of finance and accounting shared services centers, we will cover the basics of how to design and build a successful F&A governance model to manage the business unit/shared services relationship.

IT Pricing: Not the Same Anymore

The information technology services market and the pricing for those services are changing in response to the current economic atmosphere and corporate America’s drive to cut costs. The prices are also being driven by competition from IT services providers from other parts of the globe that are playing a much bigger role in the delivery of IT services to American companies. The buyers want lower prices, and IT service providers are responding. However, the changes in the prices are not as clear as you might find at the gas pump for a gallon of gas.

Addressing Taxes on IT Outsourced Services Requires Teamwork

As you approach an outsourcing analysis, it is important to consider potential data processing services taxes and how they affect your contract negotiations with suppliers; preparation for addressing the auditing aspects; and having the right team involved in the process. Listed below are some areas for consideration when outsourcing IT services.

Carrier Network Outsourcing: How to Think About It

Telecommunications carriers are now turning to outsourcing to manage their networks, enjoying the benefits that many functions have previously reaped from the sourcing model. The new normal will have dramatically lower cost structures and new partnerships with network equipment providers who are now major managed service providers too!