The SEC proposed amendments to rules and reporting forms to promote consistent, comparable and reliable information for investors concerning funds’ and advisers’ incorporation of environmental, social and governance factors.
Management accounting
A finance transformation case study, plus a news roundup
Two consulting company leaders explain the ins and outs of finance transformation and what they learned from a recent client example. Also, get caught up on news related to several CPA-centric topics.
What every CPA should know about disrupted supply chains
Build your supply chain knowledge by networking and tracking the news.
SEC extends comment period on climate-related disclosure proposal
The SEC announced an extension in the public comment period for its proposal on climate-related disclosure requirements.
J’Maine Chubb, CPA, CGMA
J’Maine Chubb, CPA, CGMA, CFO of the Houston
Airport System, discusses achieving goals, knowing when to say no, weathering the pandemic, and more.
What CPAs should know, and ask, about NFTs
An expert on digital assets, also an ENGAGE speaker, explains nonfungible tokens and addresses accounting questions related to NFTs in this podcast episode with transcript.
The invaluable sounding board: Learning from other CFOs
A CFO shares insights on the value of idea sharing and why such sharing can be comforting and discomforting at the same time.
As finance’s role grows, communication skills are more vital
A new survey found the finance function’s importance has grown in the past two years.
CPA Q&A: Parenthood in the pandemic and finance purpose statements
A CPA leader discusses his love of space leading to a job at Virgin Galactic, how finance purpose statements can be “a guiding light,” and advice for aspiring accountants in this podcast episode with transcript.
Co-creating the future of finance: A leadership group’s quest
A group of executives from large companies wants to work together on the quest to transform finance into more of a value partner.
How to fix a broken supply chain
Fueled by increased demand and exacerbated by worker and equipment shortages, the global supply chain has been in a chaotic state for over two years.
Climate change: What the SEC proposal means for companies, auditors
The SEC’s recently issued climate change disclosure proposal would require companies to embrace a comprehensive, sophisticated approach to climate reporting.
Elisabeth Sandersfeld, CPA, CGMA
Elisabeth Sandersfeld, CPA, CGMA, the CFO at Continental Western Group, Berkley Agribusiness, and Berkley North Pacific, talks about risk and planning for the unexpected.
FP&A: A new niche — and an expanded definition
An ENGAGE speaker shares six core principles for business and why the abbreviation FP&A means multiple things to him in this podcast episode with transcript.
Companies say they will pay more to recruit and retain staff
Struggling to hold on to employees or find new ones, more companies expect to raise pay and offer flexible work options, a survey of CPA decision-makers shows.
New SEC proposal would ramp up climate-change disclosures
Public companies would be required to disclose climate-related risks and financial statement metrics under a much-awaited proposal issued by the SEC.
SBA again extends deferment period for EIDL payments
Small businesses and not-for-profits that received funding through the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program won’t have to begin payments on the loan until 30 months after the loan was made, the US SBA announced.
SEC set to discuss staff climate change proposal
The Securities and Exchange Commission will meet Monday to discuss a staff proposal designed to improve and standardize companies’ climate change disclosures for investors.
How not-for-profits can emphasize their advantages in a tight labor market
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.
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.
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