21 May 2026
University leadership decisions are often made under time pressure, and the ability to access timely, reliable information through platforms such as Corporate Planner can make a...
Blog
7 May 2026
For many, if not most universities, the annual budget remains the centrepiece of the financial planning calendar. The way it is constructed often looks like this: individual...
How Finance Directors Can Shorten Budget Cycles Without Losing Control?
23 April 2026
For many finance teams, the annual budget still absorbs a disproportionate amount of senior time. Weeks are often spent issuing templates, chasing submissions, reconciling budget...
Why Spreadsheet-Based Financial Planning Limits Strategic Oversight in Universities?
9 April 2026
Universities can be rich in spreadsheets and poor in visibility. In many institutions, significant planning effort is invested in detailed workbooks maintained by individual...
Supporting Universities Through Loss of TRAC Expertise and Submission Deadlines
24 February 2026
Summary This case study highlights the direct TRAC expertise and support Account-Ability has provided to several Finance Directors and TRAC Steering Groups when institutions have...
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Enabling Department-Level TRAC Insight for Financial Planning at a Peer Group C University
24 February 2026
Summary A TRAC Peer Group C university approached Account-Ability with a clear strategic ambition: to move beyond TRAC as an annual compliance exercise and begin using TRAC...
Delivering Confidence and Clarity in TRAC Reporting for a Peer Group B University
24 February 2026
Summary A Finance Director at a TRAC Peer Group B university approached Account-Ability with a serious concern: their existing Excel-based TRAC model was producing research cost...
Navigating Key Financial Challenges in UK Higher Education
19 February 2026
The UK higher education sector is no stranger to financial challenges, but recent developments have heightened the pressure on institutions to rethink their financial strategies....
Mastering Cash Management: How To Strengthen Liquidity and Financial Stability In Your Business
3 February 2026
No matter how profitable a business may be on paper, poor liquidity management can lead to crippling cash flow issues, escalating costs, and even the risk of insolvency. For...
