Sustainability assurance’s link to reporting quality
The steady growth in assurance of sustainability reports suggests that companies increasingly perceive that there are net benefits of having their sustainability reports assured.
Management accounting
#MeToo brings new expectations
A greater focus is being placed on preventing and investigating sexual harassment in the workplace.
5 tips for effective not-for-profit board oversight
These tips can help boards perform their duties of care, loyalty, and obedience to help not-for-profits thrive.
Why U.S. business confidence is dropping
What is the top challenge facing U.S. finance executives? This podcast episode explores that topic and two other fast-rising obstacles detailed in a quarterly survey.
Surviving an economic downturn
This article offers advice on how to survive, and even thrive, during tough economic times.
Trade concerns widespread as economic outlook sags
Economic expectations for the United States and the world tumbled in the third quarter amid trade concerns and indications of a possible recession.
Disaster preparation basics
Failing to plan can have serious consequences for companies and firms that don’t prepare carefully for disaster recovery and business continuity.
Steps toward closing the gender pay gap
Eliminating pay disparities can help firms recruit and retain employees. Learn about the causes of the pay gap and what your firm can do to assess and revamp its compensation practices.
Ask the expert: Technology
Mike Whitmire is the co-founder and CEO of FloQast. A CPA by training, he began his career in audit at Ernst & Young and transitioned to industry, joining Cornerstone OnDemand’s accounting team as it prepared to go public.
Insight into the state of small business
Why are small business owners optimistic? And why do they have cause for concern? A close follower of small business has answers.
Memo to managers: Practice what you preach
Misty Geer, CPA, CGMA, the controller for a chemical manufacturer, explains how managers can live their values, set clear expectations on schedules, engage in two-way communication, and more.
Sheryl Madden, CPA, CGMA
Sheryl Madden, CPA, CGMA, the deputy CFO and controller at The Kresge Foundation in Troy, Mich., says that effective leaders focus on serving others and encouraging them to set goals that bring about positive change.
The hiring outlook for U.S. businesses
What is the top challenge U.S. finance executives say they are facing? This podcast explores that challenge, along with projections for the coming year.
Liquidity, regulation among not-for-profits’ top challenges
Not-for-profits are facing restrictions on funding that have lingered for more than a decade, growing requirements from regulations, and an increased demand for their services, according to a BDO USA LLP survey.
U.S. finance execs hold on to positivity
The gap narrows, but expectations are still stronger for the U.S. than the global economy, according to a quarterly survey.
Interviews that will get you the staff you want
Troy Ashby, CPA, offers helpful, concrete suggestions for improving the candidate experience and ensuring applicants form a positive emotional connection with your organization.
Controllers' updated roles
With CFOs spending more time on strategy, corporate controllers have become more CFO-like.
The benefits of a digitally fit risk function
Risk functions benefit from connections to digital initiatives.
The barriers to enhanced risk oversight
Major trends emerge in 10 years of surveys.
Why you can’t wait to prepare for disaster
Jennifer H. Elder, CPA/CFF, CGMA, co-author of the book "Faster Disaster Recovery: The Business Owner’s Guide to Developing a Business Continuity Plan," discusses how to prepare so that an organization’s finances and reputation will be protected if a disaster occurs.
