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The Role of Business Analytics in Financial Decision-Making: A Review

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The literature suggests that business analytics has evolved from a reporting tool into a strategic capability that supports evidence-based financial management, and organizations are likely to achieve greater value from business analytics when technological capabilities are combined with managerial expertise, sound governance, and a data-driven organizational culture.

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