Workiva Overview

Workiva is a cloud platform that streamlines reporting and compliance by connecting data and teams in a secure, audit-ready environment. It offers ESG reporting, internal audit management, and SEC compliance to reduce risk and enhance transparency.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Collaboration, Workflow Management, Content Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Workiva.

Other use cases:

  • Market Research
  • Onboarding
  • Sending & Publishing Communications
  • Social Media Analytics
  • Engaging And Following Up
  • Contract Management
  • Helpdesk Management
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Business Priorities

Manage Risk and Scale Best Practices are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Workiva.

Other priorities:

  • Improve Visibility
  • Establish Thought Leadership
  • Enhance Customer Relationships
  • Grow Market Share
  • Improve Digital And Social Presence
  • Improve ROI
  • Acquire Customers
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Workiva Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Workiva works with different mediums / channels such as User Generated Content. and Blogs.

Workiva's features include Dashboard, Templates, Personalization, etc. and Workiva support capabilities include 24/7 Support, Phone Support, Email Support, etc. also Workiva analytics capabilities include Analytics, and Custom Reports.

Reviews

"My favorite way of saying it is that companies pay for very specialized accountants with a relatively niche skill set to work with really outdated tools. It doesn't make sense then a technical accounting and reporting manager for Cloudera." - Lauren Tipton

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Wdesk is a dependable, collaborative financial reporting platform that is supported by a dynamic accounting software company with a culture of continuous improvement...." Peer review by Jesse Berglund
"...Customize certifications to your company's or agency's workflow and deadlines...." Higher Education
"...Centralize your content management system to rock your reports...." Alternative Investment Software

Workiva, Chargebee Subscription Management, Mews, ChargeOver, Podia, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Revenue Management. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Popular Business Setting

for Workiva

Top Industries

  • Consumer Goods
  • Financial Services
  • Computer Software

Popular in

  • Enterprise
  • Mid Market
  • Large Enterprise

Workiva is popular in Consumer Goods, Financial Services, and Computer Software and is widely used by Enterprise, Mid Market, and Large Enterprise.

Workiva Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

How efficiently Does Workiva manage your Collaboration?

What benefits does Workiva offer for Workflow Management?

What benefits does Workiva offer for Content Management?

How efficiently Does Workiva manage your Market Research?

How can Workiva enhance your Onboarding process?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Workiva solved their Revenue Management needs. Cuspera uses 2145 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Revenue Management needs.

CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
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Lauren Tipton

Cloudera

My favorite way of saying it is that companies pay for very specialized accountants with a relatively niche skill set to work with really outdated tools. It doesn't make sense then a technical accounting and reporting manager for Cloudera. Testimonial By Lauren Tipton
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Udo Burger

Manager Business Process Controls

Orion Engineered Carbons

It was a total nightmare trying to keep the SOX documents up to date, We have to collaborate with colleagues around the clock, but our old process was so complicated and time-consuming. I was aware that our SEC reporting team was having success using Workiva, so I knew it was time for us to make th...e switch, too.

Testimonial By Udo Burger
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David Joe

Senior Audit Manager

Dean Foods

It just works how you would expect the tool to work, who helped implement the Workiva internal audit management solution as a senior audit manager. He now leads the operations finance team at Dean Foods. Testimonial By David Joe
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Workiva testimonial

Lauren Tipton

Cloudera

My favorite way of saying it is that companies pay for very specialized accountants with a relatively niche skill set to work with really outdated tools. It doesn't make sense then a technical accounting and reporting manager for Cloudera. Testimonial By Lauren Tipton
Workiva testimonial

Udo Burger

Manager Business Process Controls

Orion Engineered Carbons

It was a total nightmare trying to keep the SOX documents up to date, We have to collaborate with colleagues around the clock, but our old process was so complicated and time-consuming. I was aware that our SEC reporting team was having success using Workiva, so I knew it was time for us to make th...e switch, too.

Testimonial By Udo Burger
Workiva testimonial

David Joe

Senior Audit Manager

Dean Foods

It just works how you would expect the tool to work, who helped implement the Workiva internal audit management solution as a senior audit manager. He now leads the operations finance team at Dean Foods. Testimonial By David Joe

Telefónica - Telecommunications - Very Large

Madrid, Spain

Workiva helped Telefónica transform its financial reporting process. Telefónica used Workiva to manage SEC and ESEF filings on one platform. The easy-to-use interface let teams start fast and file ov...er a month earlier than before. Data linking saved time and cut manual work. Over 100 people now collaborate in real time, reducing bottlenecks. Telefónica keeps reports consistent and updates data across documents instantly.

Wintrust Financial Corporation - Banking - Large

Rosemont, USA

Workiva helped Wintrust Financial Corporation's FP&A team automate management reporting. Manual processes slowed DFAST reporting and caused version control issues. With Workiva, the team linked data,... reduced manual work, and improved collaboration. Reports and presentations now update automatically with synced general ledger data. Cloud storage ensures everyone accesses the latest files. Leaders trust the accuracy and transparency of their reports.

TomTom - Consumer Electronics - Large

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Workiva helped TomTom speed up its financial reporting. Before, TomTom's team spent too much time on manual data entry. With Workiva, they linked data across documents and worked from one reliable so...urce. During the COVID-19 pandemic, TomTom finished its fastest reporting cycle ever, all while working from home. The team now trusts their numbers and enjoys more time for analysis.

New Relic - Information Technology And Services - Medium

San Francisco, USA

New Relic used Workiva's cloud platform to manage SEC reporting, including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and proxy statements. Before Workiva, last-minute changes to filings were slow and costly due to reliance o...n external printers. With Workiva, New Relic edits and files documents internally, eliminating extra fees for urgent changes. Teams collaborate in real time, reducing steps for last-minute updates. The platform made remote work and document comparison easier, improving efficiency for legal and SEC reporting teams.

Smartsheet - Computer Software - Medium

Bellevue, USA

Smartsheet used Workiva's Wdesk platform to manage its IPO process. The team collaborated in real time on the S-1 document with banks and legal teams. They completed their first confidential filing w...ithin a month of starting the project. Workiva enabled multiple users to work on different sections at once and provided strong data accuracy controls. Smartsheet continued to use Workiva for financial reporting after going public.

Slack - Information Technology And Services - Large

San Francisco, USA

Slack used Workiva to manage SEC filings for their IPO and ongoing reporting. The accounting team wanted a modern, collaborative platform for SEC compliance. Workiva made onboarding new staff easy an...d improved collaboration with auditors and lawyers. Slack now uses Workiva as a single source of truth for financial data. The XBRL services from Workiva exceeded expectations and simplified the review process.

Workiva Platform for GRC: Audit: and Risk Teams

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What buyers ask before choosing Workiva

What is Workiva?

Workiva is a cloud platform for transparent reporting that enables the customers to streamline processes, connect data and teams, and ensure consistency all within a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform. It provides transparency, unparalleled trust, and assurance for all stakeholders.

It helps customers connect critical business data directly from source systems to the cloud platform, seamlessly enabling collaboration and deep integration into existing workstreams.

It provides ESG reporting with financial rigor to earn the trust of all stakeholders. Internal Audit Management to protect the organization, and address risk gaps. Management reporting to manage data with less risk. SEC reporting, SOX compliance and more.

What is Workiva used for?

Workiva is a Revenue Management Software mainly used by its customers to Manage Risk and Scale Best Practices by Collaboration, Workflow Management and Content Management .

What are the top features of Workiva?

Dashboard, Templates and Personalization are some of the top features of Workiva.

Who uses Workiva?

Workiva is used by Consumer Goods, Financial Services and Computer Software among other industries.

What are Workiva alternatives?

Chargebee Subscription Management, Mews, ChargeOver and Podia are popular alternatives for Workiva.

Where is Workiva located?

Workiva is headquartered at Ames, Iowa.
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Peers used Workiva for collaboration and workflow management

Workiva Features

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.38/5

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Analytics

4.33/5

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Custom Reports

4.31/5

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.38/5

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Analytics

4.33/5

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Custom Reports

4.31/5

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Workiva Integrations

Workiva integrates with a wide range of software applications through its robust data import and export capabilities.

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Workiva Inc. News

Product

Workiva MCP: Your AI, Strengthened by the Governed Workiva Platform

Workiva has introduced the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enhancing its platform to integrate enterprise AI tools within a governed environment. This integration allows finance, risk, and sustainability teams to securely manage sensitive data while leveraging AI for complex processes. The MCP ensures traceable and defensible outcomes by maintaining data governance and connectivity across AI ecosystems.

Financial

Workiva Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Workiva reported a 19% year-over-year increase in total revenue for Q2 2026, reaching $255 million. Subscription and support revenue also rose by 19%. The company achieved a GAAP operating margin of 4.6% and a non-GAAP operating margin of 16.8%. Workiva's net income was $13 million, and it repurchased $123 million worth of Class A common stock.

Product

Workiva launches AI agents for reporting & compliance

Workiva has launched three AI agents and a persistent intelligence layer to enhance reporting and compliance processes. The Tie-Out Agent ensures financial report consistency, the Benchmarking Agent facilitates peer disclosure analysis, and the Sustainability Disclosure Agent aids in meeting ESRS and ISSB standards. These tools aim to automate labor-intensive tasks, improve accuracy, and maintain traceability in corporate reporting, benefiting finance, sustainability, risk, and compliance teams.

Product

Workiva (WK) Launches AI Agents To Rethink Reporting And Compliance

Workiva has launched three AI agents and the Workiva Knowledge intelligence layer to enhance reporting and compliance workflows. These tools aim to automate complex tasks, improve traceability, and support evolving regulatory requirements. This positions Workiva against competitors like Oracle and SAP by offering AI-driven solutions for finance, risk, and sustainability teams.

Workiva Inc. Profile

Company Name

Workiva Inc.

Company Website

https://www.workiva.com/

HQ Location

Ames, Iowa

Employees

1001-5000

Social

Financials

SERIES C