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Wishing you health and happiness this holiday season and prosperity in the new year. We look forward to our continuing work together in the coming year.
In lieu of mailing holiday cards and in the spirit of the season, TopDown Consulting has made a donation to Feeding America.
All the best to you, your family and your organization, The TopDown Consulting team
Events
Oracle/TopDown Consulting iSeminar
Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management in the Real World Wednesday, January 11, 2012 2:00 p.m. Eastern/11:00 a.m. Pacific
For details and the link to this iSeminar, please send us an email.
OAUG Collaborate12

TopDown Consulting will be presenting at OAUG COLLABORATE 12* taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada April 22-26, 2012.
Sessions by TopDown Consulting include:
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Juan Porter Transition to Rolling Forecasts DATE: TBD TIME: TBD
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Steve Davis and Michael Smith Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management Demo, Best Practices, Tips, Tricks, and Case Studies DATE: TBD TIME: TBD
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*Dates and times of the sessions will be updated as they become available.
Learn more about the event at collaborate12.com.
ODTUG Kscope12
Join TopDown Consulting at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2012 in San Antonio, Texas June 24-28. We’ll be attending, speaking, and hosting a client reception.
Sessions by TopDown Consulting include:
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Opal Alapat Extending ODI – Hyperion Automation and Error Trapping DATE: 6/26/2012 TIME: 7:45 PM-8:45 PM
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Brian Willson Case Study — Group 1 Automotive Drives Profitability with Oracle Hyperion Applications and TopDown Consulting DATE: 6/27/2012 TIME: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
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Learn more about the event at Kscope12.com/registration.
Be sure to use the discount code “TPDWN” and save $100 on your registration.
We hope to see you at these events!
NEW - eBooks
Rolling Forecasts in Four Parts
Every successful business plans and forecasts as an opportunity to look back and see what worked, and look forward to prepare for future success and changes. Why, though, do most organizations stick to the once-a-year review? In order to remain competitive and adjust to ever-changing factors, Juan Porter, TopDown Consulting President, offers a detailed overview of rolling forecasts.
Download or read the eBook here.
A Look Ahead: How to Plan for U.S. Adoption of IFRS
As the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) contemplates the U.S.’s transition to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), companies must consider the impact it could have on their monthly reporting. While the SEC is still deliberating and collecting comments, companies are left t wonder what the final verdict may be. Mike Arnoldy, TopDown Consulting Principal Architect, takes a step-by-step look into the future and offers some insight and tips on how to plan, what to consider now, and what to consider when we finally hear from the SEC.
Download or read the eBook here.
In The News
October 2011
TopDown Consulting’s work with Group 1 Automotive was highlighted in Profit Magazine Special Edition: Oracle Hyperion. The case focused on TopDown’s ability to help Group 1 streamline, standardize, and automate multiple processes, with Oracle HFM, Hyperion Planning, and Hyperion Disclosure Management, allowing for more focus on analysis and building a successful business.
Read the case study, featuring Group 1 Automotive Vice President and Corporate Controller, Lance Parker, and TopDown’s Vice President of Services, Mark Wilson, here
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Business Viewpoint
Pat Roettger Senior Consultant
A TopDown News interview on the benefits of an EPM Strategy Roadmap with senior consultant, Pat Roettger
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Tech Talk
Paul Hoch, TopDown Consulting, Principal Architect, discusses how a willingness to adapt the organization’s culture as necessary is key to a successful EPM implementation in this recorded webcast for the OAUG’s Hyperion SIG.
To download and listen to “Change Management – Why Change?” click here.
If you want to listen online, click here.To find the recording, you must scroll down to Hyperion SIG.
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TopDown Blogs
In case you missed it, the TopDown Consulting experts regularly post on the latest thinking, leading practices, tips and tricks, and trends in Enterprise Performance Management.
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