Executives’ optimism recedes from historic highs
Optimism in the domestic and global economies slipped this quarter, with concerns about trade disputes, tariffs, and worker shortages voiced in a quarterly survey of U.S. finance executives.
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Survey identifies 3 finance transformation drivers
A skills revolution could favor gig work.
8 things to know about lease accounting implementation
Here are some things that company finance departments may wish to keep in mind as the lease accounting standard takes effect at the beginning of next year for public companies.
How to incorporate analytics into workforce planning
Conducting scenario planning through analytics can prepare companies and employees to invest their resources wisely and succeed in the jobs of the future.
Disclosures by audit committees continue to rise
Audit committees for public companies are providing more information to the public on their procedures for oversight of external auditors, according to an analysis conducted by the Center for Audit Quality and Audit Analytics.
Strategies for maintaining an effective board
Recruiting, training, and retaining competent, engaged board members are critical to mission fulfillment for a not-for-profit.
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.
