Recruiting and retention are difficult in an environment where employees have lots of options. Not-for-profits can emphasize their mission and use many other strategies to stay fully staffed.
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The reasons for positive economic sentiment — and why that could change
Two CPAs weigh in on current U.S. economic sentiment — why it’s positive for now in a quarterly AICPA survey but could change quickly.
Positive for now, CPA executives wary of inflation and other headwinds
Inflation and the search for talent top the list of known challenges; Ukraine is one of the unknowns at this point.
These 10 startups show profession’s focus on innovation, ESG
The AICPA and CPA.com have selected 10 early-stage technology companies to participate in the 2022 Startup Accelerator.
PPP forgiveness too slow in some cases, inspection finds
A report by the Office of the Inspector General found that the US Small Business Administration did not meet the 90-day statutory requirement to remit Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness payments to lenders for loans totaling $66.4 billion.
Gratitude: How a helping hand can spark a great career
A CPA leader shares how mentors helped him along the way and the advice he now shares with aspiring CFOs in this podcast episode with transcript.
The value of ‘connection to the mission’ for one not-for-profit CFO
In part one of a two-part conversation, Calvin Harris explains why the National Urban League was well positioned to receive an increase in donations at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, what the organization did with that revenue, and how he approaches retention and development of employees.
Why CFOs should learn to let go
Gartner research underscores the need for CFOs to be decisive in shifting investments to high-value uses.
SBA details process to appeal partial PPP loan forgiveness decisions
A recent notice from the US SBA outlines a new process for PPP borrowers to appeal partial loan forgiveness decisions made by their lender.
The 3 components of burnout, and why they are heightened now
Author Britt Andreatta, Ph.D., explains why change is difficult and why now is the time for leaders to spend even more time focusing on employee well-being.
Audit quality stable amid pandemic, audit committee members say
Despite pandemic-related concerns about the ability of auditors to work effectively, 98% of audit committee members said in a new survey that audit quality either increased or stayed the same over the past year.
Grow yourself, others, and the business: Q&A with a Nike leader
Patience and tenacity are two of the traits Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA, values in his journey to becoming a finance executive at Nike. Hear or read more in this podcast episode with transcript.
Developing empathy and why it’s OK not to have all the answers
An EY executive explains how organizations can support their employees’ well-being and why leaders should focus on empathy.
Diversity continues to rise among CFOs and CEOs, survey shows
Data from an annual report by executive recruiting firm Crist | Kolder shows that women and racial and ethnic minorities have a greater percentage of leadership roles than in previous years.
The difference between managing change and change management
A CPA leader and Digital CPA presenter spells out key questions that should be asked in change initiatives in this podcast with transcript.
The CPA profession’s ‘really interesting inflection point’
A recent Digital CPA keynote speaker discusses the profession’s “really interesting inflection point” and shares lessons from innovation leaders from around the world.
Why a CFO needs to wear two hats
A finance leader at Yelp explains “the two hats of the CFO” and some of the ways finance can be more of a value partner for business.
How companies are responding to rising pressure on wages and benefits
Leaders are employing a range of strategies to keep workers; some save costs elsewhere to invest in employee training and benefits. One-fourth of companies are offering signing bonuses.
CPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness, flipping the pyramid
Four CPAs reflect on lessons learned from a recent summit and point out areas of focus relevant to the finance function of the future.
Inflation and talent: 2 top headwinds facing business in 2022
Hear about a new top challenge facing businesses and one finance executive’s outlook for 2022 and beyond.
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