With the tools available in the new Microsoft Dynamics AX finance leaders are able to drive corporate performance with real-time access to organisational and market data, better assess and manage risk with increased visibility with a single, integrated view into their organisation, and growth their business with greater agility and efficiency. In this new era of finance, Microsoft is empowering finance leaders to transforming their organisations by increasing the speed of doing business, driving success to-day and into the future. The following will explore seven emerging trends in finance that will help empower finance professionals to drive performance, better assess and manage risk, and drive corporate strategy and growth for their business.