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September 3, 2019

Tips for effective not-for-profit governance

A not-for-profit’s survival depends on high-quality oversight from its board. In this episode, learn how using the right governance strategy can help your not-for-profit thrive.

September 1, 2019

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.

September 1, 2019

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.

September 1, 2019

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.

July 31, 2019

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.

July 1, 2019

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.

July 1, 2019

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.

June 24, 2019

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.

June 6, 2019

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.

June 3, 2019

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.

June 1, 2019

The barriers to enhanced risk oversight

Major trends emerge in 10 years of surveys.

June 1, 2019

The benefits of a digitally fit risk function

Risk functions benefit from connections to digital initiatives.

June 1, 2019

Controllers’ updated roles

With CFOs spending more time on strategy, corporate controllers have become more CFO-like.

May 6, 2019

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.

May 1, 2019