California’s landmark corporate climate disclosure laws are edging closer to reality, and with them comes mounting pressure for companies to prepare. While the statutory framework under SB 253, SB 261, and AB 1305 hasn’t changed since late 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is steadily building out the implementing details.| Embark Blog
Research and development (R&D) is a driving force behind innovation across industries — from biotech breakthroughs to cutting-edge software. But while the outcomes of R&D can transform markets, accounting for these costs often presents significant complexity. Questions around capitalization, practical implementation, and evolving standards make this an area where finance teams must tread carefully. In this post, we explore the key principles of R&D accounting under U.S. GAAP, common challen...| Embark Blog
On July 4, 2025, while most Americans celebrated Independence Day with fireworks and family barbecues, a different kind of spark was lit in Washington. President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) — an 870-page legislative powerhouse reshaping the tax and policy landscape for businesses across the country.| Embark Blog
Early-stage funding might feel like selling a bold vision – late-stage funding is about proving you have a real business. In Series A or B, investors often bet on potential and dreams; by Series C and D, they’re betting on performance and data. The stakes (and check sizes) are higher, and so are the expectations. As a CFO or Head of Finance at a SaaS company, you’ll need to pivot from the scrappy “move fast” mindset to a more polished, investor-ready approach. What got you here won...| Embark Blog
Pigment turns spreadsheet chaos to scalable clarity Key Takeaways Say goodbye to spreadsheet chaos – Pigment allows you to unify finance, sales, and business planning in one enterprise performance management platform Model “what-if” scenarios instantly with Pigment to stay agile in a fast-changing SaaS environment Break down silos with collaborative, cross-functional planning Plan with SaaS-native metrics like ARR, LTV:CAC, and churn built right in Pigment EPM platform is easy to use ...| Embark Blog
Month-end and quarter-end can feel like a high-wire act for mid-market SaaS finance teams. CFOs and controllers juggle countless Excel files, disparate data from NetSuite and other systems, and last-minute narrative edits to board decks – all under tight deadlines. The result? Late nights, version-control nightmares, and nagging doubts about data accuracy. It’s a familiar headache: manual reporting processes are slow, error-prone, and simply not scalable for a growing SaaS company.| Embark Blog
Introduction: The SaaS Growth Challenge Imagine this: It’s quarter-end at a fast-growing SaaS company. Customer sign-ups have skyrocketed, but the finance team is drowning in spreadsheets and disjointed systems. Revenue data lives in one silo, customer billing in another, and manual processes are causing late nights and frayed nerves. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The SaaS industry is booming – by 2030, the global SaaS market is projected to reach $819 billion, growing ~13.7% annual...| Embark Blog
Global headlines are filled with talk of tariffs — and for good reason. With trade policies shifting rapidly, tariff actions are hitting everything from supply chains to balance sheets. Whether it’s the expansion of steel and aluminum tariffs, sweeping proposals for goods from China and other territories, or mounting retaliatory measures from trading partners, the landscape is anything but stable.| Embark Blog
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