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  <title>Unlocking Strategic Advantage: The Transformative Power of Outsourcing Finance Functions</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Discover how finance leaders are transforming their organizations through strategic outsourcing. This episode of the FEI Podcast highlights insights from FERF and CohnReznick on leveraging AI, closing talent gaps, and enhancing compliance in today’s evolving finance landscape.</itunes:subtitle>
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We’ll examine how outsourcing practices are evolving, what finance professionals expect for the future, and how technology, especially AI, is reshaping best-in-class approaches to working with providers.
Whether you're a CFO, finance executive, or strategic decision-maker, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to evaluate and evolve your outsourcing strategy for maximum impact.
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Strategic Value &amp;amp; Talent Resourcing: How CFOs are refocusing internal teams on high-value initiatives and accessing specialized expertise.
Technology &amp;amp; Innovation: The role of AI and machine learning in improving data processing, accuracy, and decision-making.
Risk Management &amp;amp; Compliance: How outsourcing enhances regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Market Trends &amp;amp; Insights: Fresh data on outsourcing adoption, emerging technologies, and future expectations.
Speakers:
Michelle Voyer, MBA – Director, Client Advisory Services, CohnReznick Advisory LLC
Kane Polakoff – Partner, Practice Leader, Client Advisory Services (CAS), CohnReznick Advisory LLC Special Guests: Kane Polakoff and Michelle Voyer.
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the FEI Podcast, we explore key insights from a recent webinar hosted by the Financial Education &amp; Research Foundation (FERF) and CohnReznick, focused on Financial and Accounting Outsourcing in the Age of AI. Based on new research, this conversation highlights how finance leaders are using outsourcing to overcome resource constraints, drive strategic priorities, and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.</p>

<p>We’ll examine how outsourcing practices are evolving, what finance professionals expect for the future, and how technology, especially AI, is reshaping best-in-class approaches to working with providers.</p>

<p>Whether you&#39;re a CFO, finance executive, or strategic decision-maker, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to evaluate and evolve your outsourcing strategy for maximum impact.</p>

<p>Key Takeaways:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Strategic Value &amp; Talent Resourcing:</strong> How CFOs are refocusing internal teams on high-value initiatives and accessing specialized expertise.</li>
<li><strong>Technology &amp; Innovation:</strong> The role of AI and machine learning in improving data processing, accuracy, and decision-making.</li>
<li><strong>Risk Management &amp; Compliance:</strong> How outsourcing enhances regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.</li>
<li><strong>Market Trends &amp; Insights:</strong> Fresh data on outsourcing adoption, emerging technologies, and future expectations.</li>
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<p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Michelle Voyer, MBA</strong> – Director, Client Advisory Services, CohnReznick Advisory LLC</li>
<li><strong>Kane Polakoff</strong> – Partner, Practice Leader, Client Advisory Services (CAS), CohnReznick Advisory LLC</li>
</ul><p>Special Guests: Kane Polakoff and Michelle Voyer.</p>]]>
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<p>We’ll examine how outsourcing practices are evolving, what finance professionals expect for the future, and how technology, especially AI, is reshaping best-in-class approaches to working with providers.</p>

<p>Whether you&#39;re a CFO, finance executive, or strategic decision-maker, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to evaluate and evolve your outsourcing strategy for maximum impact.</p>

<p>Key Takeaways:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Strategic Value &amp; Talent Resourcing:</strong> How CFOs are refocusing internal teams on high-value initiatives and accessing specialized expertise.</li>
<li><strong>Technology &amp; Innovation:</strong> The role of AI and machine learning in improving data processing, accuracy, and decision-making.</li>
<li><strong>Risk Management &amp; Compliance:</strong> How outsourcing enhances regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.</li>
<li><strong>Market Trends &amp; Insights:</strong> Fresh data on outsourcing adoption, emerging technologies, and future expectations.</li>
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<p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p>

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<li><strong>Michelle Voyer, MBA</strong> – Director, Client Advisory Services, CohnReznick Advisory LLC</li>
<li><strong>Kane Polakoff</strong> – Partner, Practice Leader, Client Advisory Services (CAS), CohnReznick Advisory LLC</li>
</ul><p>Special Guests: Kane Polakoff and Michelle Voyer.</p>]]>
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