Strategies for maintaining an effective board
Recruiting, training, and retaining competent, engaged board members are critical to mission fulfillment for a not-for-profit.
Management accounting
The benefits of ‘budgeting for results’
By starting with specific outcomes in mind in their budgeting process, not-for-profits can make themselves more attractive to detail-oriented, impact-driven donors.
Not-for-profits teaming up to fulfill missions
Working together can help like-minded not-for-profits reduce redundancies in pursuit of their goals. This case study shows how.
New guidance promotes resilience amid ESG risks
The guidance aims to help organizations strengthen their resilience as they are faced with frequent and severe ESG-related risks ranging from extreme weather to product safety recalls.
How the skill set for today’s CFO is changing
An expert on large-company CFO searches shares insights into where executives are coming from and more in this podcast episode.
How to interview for soft skills
Rian Powell explains the right questions to ask during job interviews to assess candidates’ soft skills.
Benchmarking the features of a 401(k) plan
CPAs who need to evaluate new or existing retirement plans can use these questions to analyze and determine best practices for plan sponsors.
3 factors driving finance transformation
North American CFOs are dealing with rapid technology changes and the need to retrain workers in the quest to continue finance transformation.
Top takeaways from the latest Economic Outlook Survey
Hear more about companies’ hiring plans and profit projections from the third-quarter Business & Industry Economic Outlook Survey.
U.S. economic enthusiasm remains high
Tariffs, rising interest rates, and difficulty finding workers are not enough to slow projected growth, according to a survey of finance decision-makers.
Checking risk oversight can inform audits
A strong or weak commitment to addressing risks may be an indicator of management’s focus on financial reporting risks.
Ask the expert: Month-end close
Mike Whitmire, co-founder and CEO of FloQast, discusses best practices for the month-end close.
12 US cities where accountants draw higher pay
Two new salary guides show higher pay benchmarks for accountants in several locations in California and the Northeast.
Know these basic business fraud warning signs
This article discusses some red flags experienced forensic accountants look for, and advice for ways to ferret out and prevent wrongdoing.
How smart contracts can create a competitive edge
A smart contract is an electronic agreement that uses computer programming and blockchain technology to execute without third parties.
US companies are finding fewer candidates
Staffing problems are a challenge in a hot economy.
Tariff talk worries some business executives
Rising costs and prices were among the concerns.
The board’s role in promoting an ethical culture
A board of directors can promote ethical behavior throughout an organization by prioritizing corporate culture, watching for red flags, and setting clear expectations.
The CPA’s role in forming benefit corporations
Public benefit corporations aim to create value for all stakeholders. Finance professionals can help in the creation and management of these increasingly common enterprises.
Patagonia: A case study in managing a mission
Patagonia's commitment to specificity now provides a backbone for some of the company's boldest decisions.
