Pacera Launches to Power Up the Office of the CFO
Pacera, a new software company created to modernise how Finance teams work, launches today. Formed by unifying three established Nordic finance solutions, Aico for Financial Close, AARO for Consolidation and Mercur for FP&A, Pacera brings their strengths together into one company, one vision and one reliable source of financial truth. By combining shared data foundations, proven financial workflows and AI-driven intelligence, Pacera enables Finance organisations to work […]
Our 2025 donation brings sustainable light to The Nchiru Children’s Village
As the year comes to a close, we as a group – AARO, Aico, and Mercur – reflect on how we can contribute to long-term, meaningful change. This year, we proudly continue the AARO tradition of supporting The Nchiru Children’s Village in Meru, Kenya – home to around 900 vulnerable and orphaned children across three […]
Close the year with confidence: Get your complete Year-End Close Checklist
A practical, step-by-step checklist that helps finance teams streamline pre-close work, reduce consolidation risks, and prepare for a smooth audit. Year-end close does not have to be stressful. With the right structure in place, your team can shorten timelines, increase reporting accuracy, and reduce last-minute surprises. This checklist walks you through the critical steps needed […]
AARO Joins Forces with Aico & Mercur to Form Unified and Complete Financial Corporate Performance SaaS Platform; Michael Teixeira Named Group CEO
Stockholm, SWEDEN – [July 14, 2025] — Accel-KKR, a global technology-focused investment firm, today announced the successful closing of AARO, a leading provider of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) solutions, and bringing together AARO with financial software providers, Aico and Mercur. This marks a significant milestone in the formation of a unified company focused on delivering […]
Streamline not just your financial close – but your lease accounting too!
Lease accounting was a hot topic at AccountEx in London in May, with upcoming changes to accounting standards taking effect from 1 January 2026. Many accounting and finance professionals took the opportunity to explore how AARO Lease can support their compliance journey. AARO Lease is built to automate complex lease calculations and ensure compliance with […]
IFRS S1 and IFRS S2: Strengthening Global Sustainability Reporting
The introduction of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sets a new global benchmark for sustainability-related financial disclosures. Effective for reporting periods beginning 1 January 2024, these standards aim to improve the consistency, transparency, and decision-usefulness of sustainability and climate-related reporting across industries and markets. IFRS S1 provides general […]
Three new customers in Norway!
AARO continues to grow in Norway, and we’re excited to welcome three new customers who are looking to streamline their reporting processes. They’ve chosen AARO SaaS for their group accounting, consolidation, and reporting needs. Sentia is a leading construction group consisting of two companies – HENT and SSEA. The companies formed a joint group in 2024 […]
BEPS and Pillar 2 – How Will It Affect Your Company?
Multinational enterprises with revenues exceeding EUR 750 million must now navigate the complexities of BEPS Pillar 2, a global minimum tax directive under the OECD. With a minimum effective tax rate of 15% per jurisdiction, many companies are working intensively on reporting and compliance – but what does this mean in practice? In our latest […]
What role does the IFRS Digital Taxonomy play in ensuring consistency and transparency?
Digital financial reporting is transforming how financial information is shared, analyzed, and regulated. With new concepts in reporting frameworks and increasing regulatory demands, capital markets worldwide face challenges in comparing and analyzing financial data across companies. How can digital financial reporting solve this? And what role does the IFRS Digital Taxonomy play in ensuring consistency […]
Key Considerations for Earnouts: Accounting Implications Under IFRS 3
How have Acquisition Agreements evolved, and what’s next? Mergers and acquisitions have faced a slowdown in early 2024, prompting companies to explore new ways to secure deals. One growing trend is the use of earnouts – where additional payments depend on the acquired company meeting specific post-acquisition targets. Amanda Nilsson, Application Consultant at AARO, explores […]