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FourQ (/fôr kyü /) Systems, Inc. is an American financial technology software corporation based in Westport Connecticut. The company develops enterprise financial software focused on managing the lifecycle of the intercompany process. The scope of the subfield of intercompany (IC) often gets classified as intercompany accounting and standard back-office operations under the umbrella of corporate finance. FourQ uses the term intercompany financial management (IFM) to describe its area of focus which emphasizes the components of process optimization, automation, and systematic support to mitigate tax risk, reduce operational costs, and ensure regulatory compliance across borders. Part of FourQ’s software suite is their professional services practice which provides access to in-house tax experts. FourQ seeks to aid companies in centralizing their intercompany accounting, automating back-office manual processes, minimizing global compliance and tax risks, optimizing resource efficiency, and maintaining vendor relationships with on-time payments.

Company History
FourQ Systems was founded in 2019 by former GE executives who orchestrated and executed a partial divestiture (i.e., carve-out) of GE’s Global Operations business unit. Many of the early employees were former GE employees. This business arrangement resulted in the transfer of intellectual property and technology used to manage GE’s intercompany process to the newly incorporated entity. The company is incorporated as a C-Corporation in the State of Delaware with headquarters in Westport Connecticut.

Competitors
FourQ competes with Blackline, SAP, and Oracle.

Trademarks
FourQ filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on March 12, 2021. The USPTO has given the FOURQ trademark a serial number of 90576235. This trademark is owned by FourQ Systems, Inc.

Recognition
Best Fintech Places to Work by American Banker, 2021 Best Financial Management Solution of 2021, Stevie International Business Award Best Tech Startup of 2021, Bronze Place – Stevie International Business Award Fintech Startup of the Year, 2021 - The Pitch Finalist, Constellation Researc= Technology of the Year, 2021 – SSON Finalist