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IDU Conference 2025 - Guest Speaker Announcement!

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  Be part of the IDU User Conference 2025, from 21 May to 23 May, at the beautiful President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town. ​ This year’s conference, "Simplifying Complexity," invites you to enhance your skills and knowledge. Enjoy two days of hands-on training, inspiring speakers, and collaboration with IDU’s expert team.    Don’t miss this opportunity to streamline your processes and connect with industry peers! BOOK YOUR SPOT Day 1 Featured Speakers Pieter Geldenhuys Renowned Futurist & Strategist  Dr Imtiaz Sooliman Founder - Gift of the Givers Steven Powell Head of Forensics - ENSAfrica Download Conference Agenda Special Thanks! We extend our gratitude to our event partners ­ ­ We would like to thank   Braintree  f or once again partnering with us on this event! ­

Building Account & Cost Centre Structures: Simple Steps to Get It Right Every Time

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  Live Webinar:  Wednesday 16th April at 11.30am SAST In this Empower Half Hour session, we will break down the essential steps to confidently build account and cost centre structures in IDU-Concept. Whether you are starting from scratch or refining an existing setup, this session will provide practical insights to help you get it right the first time. What You Will Learn: Building from Scratch: Step-by-step guidance on creating account and cost centre structures. Importing Summaries: Best practices for efficiently importing summaries to save time and reduce errors. Choosing Summary Codes: Why spacing in summary codes matters and how to format them for clarity. Getting the Order Right: Tips to structure your layout so revenue appears at the top and net profit at the bottom for improved reporting. Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Learn how to make changes without risking your existing setup. Who Should Attend: This session is ideal for administrators who want to improve their under...

Optimising & Streamlining Your User Experience in IDU-Concept!

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Join us: Wednesday, 19th March at 11:30 AM SAST   In this not-to-be-missed session, Margie will showcase powerful customisation options to tailor IDU-Concept to your organisation's unique requirements:   Layout Profiles, Structure Profiles & Third Dimension – Flexible tools to personalise your views and overall system experience   Column Grouping and Cross Tab Dimensions - Reduce dependency on specialised reports while enhancing online data analysis with report-like formatting   Interactive Dashboards - Monitor critical information at a glance, from budget completion to fiscal status and tasks requiring attention   Register today to discover how we're making IDU more user-friendly for your entire team!

Join Us at the IDU User Conference 2025: Simplifying Complexity

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  We're excited to invite you to the 16th Annual IDU User Conference, taking place May 21-23, 2025, at the President Hotel. Simplifying Complexity: Navigating Today's Business Challenges In a world of constant change and increasing complexity, making the right decisions has never been more critical. Join fellow finance leaders as we explore how to cut through the noise, harness real-time insights, and drive smarter decision-making with IDU-Concept. This year's expanded three-day format features: Inspiring keynote speakers In-depth IDU Master Classes Exclusive preview of the IDU Development Roadmap One-on-one consultant sessions Industry-specific roundtable discussions Multiple networking opportunities Early Bird Discount! Register and pay by March 31st to receive a 5% discount on your conference fee. REGISTER NOW Visit our Conference Website for the complete agenda and additional information. We look forward to we...

Kickstart Your Budget Cycle with Confidence in IDU

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Join us for our first Empower Half Hour of the year, designed to help you and your team navigate the budgeting and forecasting process efficiently in IDU-Concept. Date: Wednesday 19th February at 11.30am SAST In this session, we’ll walk you through: Laying the Groundwork – Key system configurations to ensure a smooth budget setup. Budgeting Smarter, Not Harder – Understanding different budget calculation methods to fit your needs. Empowering Your Team – Ensure your team has the right access and understanding to complete budgets and monitor forecasts effectively. Pro Tips & Best Practices – Expert insights to improve accuracy and efficiency in your budgeting process. Make sure your finance and non-finance users are aligned and set yourself up for a smooth and efficient budget cycle and maximise the system for ongoing forecasting.   Secure your spot—register today!

IDU Conference 2025

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    21–23 May 2025 at The President Hotel, Cape Town By popular demand, we’re returning to the stunning President Hotel for the 2025 conference. With breathtaking sea and mountain views, it’s the perfect venue for this premier event. Get ready for: Inspiring guest speakers IDU training sessions The IDU Development Roadmap One-on-one sessions with IDU Experts Panel discussions Networking opportunities Wellness activities And an unforgettable gala dinner experience For new customers, this event is not only informative and invaluable but also a lot of fun! Full package:...

Empower Half Hour: Scenario Planning & What-If Analysis with IDU

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  Mitigate Risk with IDU’s Agile Scenario Planning and Analysis IDU's Financial Modelling Module empowers you to prepare for the future with robust “what-if” scenario planning, leveraging both top-down and bottom-up budgeting approaches. This agile functionality allows you to model assumption-based forecasts, providing insights into the future of your business over a five-year horizon. Strengthen your budgets and forecasts by considering potential risks and opportunities. By simulating various scenarios, your organisation can better anticipate and prepare for potential disruptions, building resilience into your financial planning process. Join this session to discover how IDU’s Modelling Module enables you to model various opportunities to drive growth, adapt to change, and remain ready for any business scenario. Date: Wednesday 20th November Time: 11.30am SAST Register to attend this session!