Three in five finance leaders say “now is not a good time” to take greater risks, according to Deloitte’s first-quarter North American CFO Signals survey, partly because of expected upcoming interest rate cuts.
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The CFO agenda: Hybrid work, cybersecurity, career development and more
CPA leaders discuss lessons learned from previous events and share agenda highlights for the 2024 AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
Trust issues: How earning employee trust can pay dividends
While new research reveals that most employers trust their employees, many fall short when it comes to communicating their level of confidence. That lack of clarity can hinder the ability of employees to do their best work.
Why are there fewer accountants? What the research says
AICPA & CIMA’s CEO of Public Accounting joined the JofA podcast for a discussion focused on the accounting pipeline, the importance of mobility for practicing CPAs, and more. Read the Q&A or listen to the episode.
Psychological safety: Creating a workplace where all thrive
Can your team voice disagreement or admit mistakes without fear of termination? Learn how leaders can create a psychologically safe environment.
Q&A: Melancon warns of threats to CPA licensure
The CEO of AICPA & CIMA also addresses AI, private-equity investments in firms, and business model transformation.
NPAG national pipeline surveys open for responses
The National Pipeline Advisory Group pipeline surveys, intended to shape profession-wide efforts to tackle the accounting talent shortage, went live on Thursday.
Bubble trouble: How leaders can identify and escape their biases
A finance leader and keynote speaker explains how one “sneaky” bias can limit leaders — and how a focus on progression planning instead of traditional succession planning can build stronger teams. Read the Q&A or listen to the podcast episode.
C-suite goal: Keep up with new technology
Keeping up with new technology is the top personal challenge for executives, followed closely by balancing career and personal life, and embracing change and innovation, according to a new survey.
Growing the profession: Insights from the AICPA chair’s travelogue
Okorie Ramsey is spanning the globe to help the world of accounting and finance reach its desired destination.
Tech roundtable: AI and automation go way beyond ChatGPT
There’s a lot more to artificial intelligence than ChatGPT. What is it and how will CPAs be affected? Find out from three top accounting technology experts in the latest episode of the JofA podcast, which includes a full transcript.
What it’s like to be a finance apprentice
An accounting apprentice, laying the foundation for a future leadership role, explains how he’s advancing through the AICPA’s finance apprenticeship program in this podcast episode with transcript.
Why accounting deserves STEM status, and how you can help
The practice of accounting is increasingly tied to technology, and that’s one reason the AICPA is advocating for accounting to be recognized federally as a STEM education field. Learn more in this podcast episode or written Q&A.
Super Bowl CFO Q&A: AI, risk management, enjoying the moment
New viewing platforms, new ways to reach fans, and embracing the here and now — hear about all those topics and more in this podcast episode with the finance chief of a Super Bowl regular.
AICPA member insurer clarifies coverage for BOI work by accountants
CNA, which has policies with 25,000 AICPA member accounting firms, said in a statement last week that its professional liability policies generally will cover work services associated with the Corporate Transparency Act, which includes rules for BOI reporting.
Finance leaders have trust issues with their data
Almost 40% of CFOs in a global survey do not completely trust the accuracy of their organization’s financial data, and trust is even lower for finance leaders who are closer to the numbers.
What top accounting academics suggest to attract talent
With enrollment in accounting programs on the decline, three academic leaders offer suggestions for improvement.
From CFO to CEO: An increasingly popular path
The percentage of open CEO seats filled by CFOs at large companies rose to a record level in 2023, as did the percentage of women and racially and ethnically diverse leaders.
The importance of targeting talent early, enthusiastically
A profession leader working on solutions to strengthen the accounting talent pool explains why she’s passionate about the pipeline and the importance of working together in this Q&A.
For all future bosses: A leader’s take on in-office work, AI, and more
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor explains why she’s energized by recent conference interactions and offers advice for those with leadership aspirations in this podcast episode with transcript.
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Preparing clients for new provisions next tax season
As the 2025 filing season approaches, H.R. 1 introduces significant tax reforms that CPAs must be prepared to navigate. These legislative changes represent some of the most comprehensive tax updates in recent years, affecting both individual and corporate taxpayers. This report provides in-depth analysis and guidance on H.R. 1.
