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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

Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA

The time it takes to go from the vine to the consumer makes inventory essential in the wine business, according to Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA, vice president of finance for Freixenet USA/Gloria Ferrer Winery in Sonoma, Calif.

April 30, 2019

Build employee loyalty with better onboarding

Troy Ashby, CPA, founder of Dallas-Fort Worth-area recruiting firm Benchmark Search Group, outlines steps you can take to improve onboarding and increase new employees’ sense of belonging.

April 2, 2019

The barriers to enhanced risk oversight

One theme that has emerged from 10 years of survey data on risk management: It’s not getting any easier.

March 27, 2019

The benefits of a digitally fit risk function

Risk functions that are up to speed with organizations’ digital initiatives are better able to manage risks in a transformative time.

March 7, 2019

The concerns of generally upbeat finance leaders

Sentiment is positive overall among U.S. finance decision-makers. Hear more about the issues causing them concern, both at home and abroad.

March 7, 2019

Finance leaders feel good but ready for a downturn

Finance executives in the United States continue to feel good about growth in their respective industries, despite creeping concerns that the good times could be coming to an end in the near future.

March 1, 2019

Effective financial projections for a startup

Meaningful and easy-to-understand financial projections can bridge the communication gap between investors and entrepreneurs.

March 1, 2019

Mastering accounting for business combinations

Finance has a pivotal role to play in facilitating a successful acquisition or merger — and in performing the challenging accounting associated with a business combination.

February 25, 2019

The link between rowing, the Super Bowl, and FP&A

What can FP&A professionals learn from a famous Super Bowl play? And what’s the role of storytelling in FP&A? Learn more in this podcast episode.

February 1, 2019

Betsy George, CPA

Accountants need to balance their interest in fine details with consideration of the big picture, says Betsy George, CPA, of the Ventura Unified School District in California.

February 1, 2019

Executives’ optimism recedes from historic highs

Sentiment still positive, but trade disputes and worker shortages lead to concerns.

January 23, 2019

Cost-of-complexity exercise enables better decisions

Determining the right amount of packaging specialization helps management accountants balance customer preferences with cost-effectiveness.

January 14, 2019

North American CFOs’ optimism falls sharply

Deloitte survey indicates the euphoria of the first quarter of 2018 has diminished, mainly because of concern about a lack of trade clarity.

January 1, 2019

New guidance promotes resilience amid ESG risks

The document addresses risks from extreme weather to product safety.

January 1, 2019

Challenges continue for African-American accountants

Recently launched affinity programs have improved mentoring opportunities, but African-Americans feel left out of informal social networks and challenged in navigating corporate politics, a new survey shows.

December 20, 2018

How audit committees can oversee FASB standard adoption

Audit committees have a lot to consider as 2018 concludes with adoption of game-changing accounting standards in full swing at many companies.

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