GAPPIFY PODCAST - E63

Rethinking Month-End: Derek Anderson on the Agile Close and the Future of Finance

In this episode of #AccountingLifePodcast, host Jotham Ty is joined by guest Derek Anderson, Managing Partner & Executive Committee Member at Connor Group, for an insightful conversation on the evolving nature of the month-end close. Together, they reflect on how remote work, hybrid teams, and emerging technologies like AI have reshaped the traditional close process. Derek shares personal stories from his own career, and why concepts like the agile close are gaining traction across the industry.

Featured Podcast Topics:
00:00 – Rethinking Month-End Close
03:30 – What Is an Agile Close?
07:00 – Leading Change with Empathy
12:00 – The Case for Real-Time Accounting
18:00 – AI and the Future of Finance

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About Gappify

Gappify, founded in 2016, is a cloud-based provider of accrual automation solutions for mid-market and enterprise accounting teams. The company is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Berkeley, California, Washington DC, and Manila, Philippines.

Its team consists of accountants and CPA’s from Big Four accounting firms and software innovators. Gappify is also supported by strategic advisors from some of the world’s most recognized technology companies and is affiliated with the top companies & accounting organizations.