Wolters Kluwer Secures Top Ranking in Dresner Advisory’s 2025 Financial Consolidation, Close Management, and Reporting Study
Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, has announced that its CCH® Tagetik Intelligent Platform has been ranked first in the Dresner Advisory Services 2025 Wisdom of Crowds® Financial Consolidation, Close Management, and Financial Reporting (FCCR) Market Study. This accolade represents the second consecutive year that Wolters Kluwer has earned the number-one position in this influential industry research, further solidifying its status as a leading provider of financial management solutions.
The Dresner Advisory Services FCCR Market Study is a key component of the firm’s ongoing research into the enterprise performance management (EPM) landscape, specifically examining technologies that enhance the finance function. The study evaluates tools and solutions for financial consolidation, close management, and financial reporting, providing insights into user adoption trends, organizational priorities, and vendor performance. By analyzing deployment patterns, usage data, and market feedback, the study equips organizations with actionable insights to make informed decisions regarding financial systems and processes.
Madhur Aggarwal, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Corporate Performance & ESG at Wolters Kluwer, emphasized the significance of the achievement:
“Being ranked first among all EPM technologies by Dresner for the second year in a row underscores that our AI-powered CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform is the market leader when it comes to empowering the Office of the CFO to future-proof their operations. This achievement reflects our leadership in delivering forward-looking, customer-driven innovation that meets the evolving demands of finance leaders.”
At the core of Wolters Kluwer’s recognition is its CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform, distinguished as the market’s first AI-powered corporate performance management (CPM) solution. The platform is designed to transform the efficiency, accuracy, and strategic capabilities of the Office of the CFO, enabling finance teams to navigate complex, data-driven environments with greater confidence and agility.
One of the platform’s most significant innovations is Ask AI, a sophisticated embedded AI super-agent that extends the capabilities of the platform across a wide range of finance functions. Ask AI can execute complex tasks, perform detailed analyses, validate assumptions, and respond to voice commands in multiple languages. This agentic technology allows finance professionals to streamline processes such as financial planning, consolidation, and reporting, while also enabling faster, more accurate decision-making. The platform is available in both standard and SAP HANA versions, offering organizations flexibility in deployment and integration.
The CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform delivers a unified suite of solutions that spans the full spectrum of corporate performance management. Its offerings include extended planning and analysis, financial close and consolidation, and compliance with ESG and regulatory requirements. By integrating these capabilities into a single platform, Wolters Kluwer empowers organizations to reduce operational complexity, enhance transparency, and support strategic initiatives that drive long-term value.
Howard Dresner, Founder and Chief Research Officer of Dresner Advisory Services, highlighted the growing importance of FCCR solutions:
“Implementing FCCR can address a range of financial challenges; however, the most crucial objective for implementing FCCR software in 2025 is to provide speed and efficiency in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Our ratings consider the offerings of multiple vendors across criteria including financial consolidation, close management, and financial reporting. Wolters Kluwer has ranked highly in all categories of measurement, and we congratulate them on achieving top placement once again in our annual survey.”
The Dresner Advisory Services study examines not only product capabilities but also customer satisfaction, usability, and overall impact on organizational performance. Wolters Kluwer’s consistent top ranking reflects the company’s commitment to understanding and addressing the evolving needs of finance professionals in a rapidly changing business environment. The study also identifies emerging trends in the EPM space, such as increased adoption of AI and automation, the integration of ESG reporting into corporate performance management, and the growing emphasis on real-time data analytics to support strategic decision-making.
Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance Management (CPM) is part of the company’s broader Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG) division. This division is recognized globally as a leading provider of integrated software solutions that support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, Corporate Performance Management, Audit and Assurance, and Risk and Regulatory reporting. Through a combination of innovative technology and deep domain expertise, Wolters Kluwer CP & ESG enables business leaders to make informed, strategic decisions that drive transformation, enhance operational performance, and strengthen risk management capabilities.
The company’s commitment to continuous innovation is evident in its approach to AI-powered solutions. By embedding intelligent agents like Ask AI within the CCH Tagetik platform, Wolters Kluwer provides finance teams with tools that go beyond traditional reporting and analysis. The platform can proactively identify potential risks, uncover performance insights, and recommend corrective actions, allowing organizations to respond swiftly to changing market conditions and regulatory requirements. This forward-looking approach helps CFOs and finance leaders position their organizations for sustainable growth and long-term success.
In addition to financial consolidation and reporting, Wolters Kluwer’s platform supports extended planning processes that enable organizations to model multiple scenarios, evaluate strategic options, and align financial plans with corporate objectives. The integration of ESG and regulatory reporting ensures that organizations can meet increasingly stringent compliance requirements while maintaining transparency and accountability.
The recognition by Dresner Advisory Services underscores Wolters Kluwer’s leadership not only in technology but also in understanding the evolving challenges facing finance professionals. By combining AI-driven innovation with a deep understanding of finance and regulatory processes, the CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform empowers organizations to modernize their financial operations, optimize performance, and drive strategic growth.
Madhur Aggarwal further emphasized the company’s mission:
“Our goal is to equip the Office of the CFO with intelligent, forward-looking tools that simplify complex processes, enhance accuracy, and support strategic decision-making. The recognition from Dresner Advisory Services reaffirms that we are delivering on that promise and continuing to set the standard in corporate performance management.”
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex business landscape, the ability to close books faster, consolidate financial data accurately, and generate actionable insights is more critical than ever. Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform, recognized for its market-leading performance, is positioned to help finance teams achieve these objectives, driving operational efficiency, transparency, and strategic agility.
The 2025 Dresner Advisory Services Wisdom of Crowds® FCCR Market Study demonstrates that organizations are seeking comprehensive, AI-powered solutions that support a wide range of financial management tasks. Wolters Kluwer’s top ranking reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that meet the evolving demands of finance leaders worldwide.
With its continued investment in AI-driven capabilities, strategic enhancements to its platform, and dedication to customer success, Wolters Kluwer remains at the forefront of the corporate performance management landscape. Its CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform not only addresses the immediate operational needs of the Office of the CFO but also positions organizations to thrive in a dynamic and increasingly data-driven financial environment.
For finance leaders seeking to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight in their operations, Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform offers a proven, award-winning solution that combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. By streamlining financial consolidation, close management, reporting, and ESG compliance, the platform enables organizations to focus on what matters most: driving sustainable growth, mitigating risk, and making informed strategic decisions.
