Com-Exultant : Finance and Research

  Power BI in Accounting Introduction In today’s fast-paced financial environment, accounting professionals need more than spreadsheets and static reports to make informed decisions. Power BI , Microsoft’s powerful business intelligence and data visualization tool, offers a modern solution to transform complex financial data into meaningful, interactive insights. Power BI enables accountants, finance teams, and business leaders to analyze, visualize, and share financial information in real time . By connecting to various data sources such as Excel, accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero), ERP systems (like SAP, Dynamics 365), and SQL databases , Power BI consolidates financial data into a single, dynamic platform. With Power BI, users can create automated dashboards, financial reports, and KPIs that help monitor business performance, detect trends, and make data-driven decisions. From tracking cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting , to analyzing expenses, revenue, and profita...

  Environmental, Social, and Governance ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance — three key factors used to assess how a company or organization operates in a sustainable, ethical, and responsible way beyond just financial performance. Evolution of ESG in Business and Finance 1. Origins (1960s–1990s): Roots in Ethical Investing 1960s–70s : Investors began avoiding companies involved in tobacco, weapons, or apartheid-era South Africa (known as socially responsible investing or SRI). 1980s–90s : The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) grew. Companies started reporting on social and environmental impacts, but mostly voluntarily and without standardized frameworks. 2. Early 2000s: ESG Takes Shape The term ESG was formally introduced in the 2004 UN Global Compact report “Who Cares Wins” , which emphasized the integration of ESG into capital markets. The UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) launched in 2006, gaining major institutio...