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October 23, 2018

New guidance promotes resilience amid ESG risks

The guidance aims to help organizations strengthen their resilience as they are faced with frequent and severe ESG-related risks ranging from extreme weather to product safety recalls.

October 15, 2018

How the skill set for today’s CFO is changing

An expert on large-company CFO searches shares insights into where executives are coming from and more in this podcast episode.

October 1, 2018

How to interview for soft skills

Rian Powell explains the right questions to ask during job interviews to assess candidates’ soft skills.

October 1, 2018

Benchmarking the features of a 401(k) plan

CPAs who need to evaluate new or existing retirement plans can use these questions to analyze and determine best practices for plan sponsors.

September 21, 2018

3 factors driving finance transformation

North American CFOs are dealing with rapid technology changes and the need to retrain workers in the quest to continue finance transformation.

September 10, 2018

Top takeaways from the latest Economic Outlook Survey

Hear more about companies’ hiring plans and profit projections from the third-quarter Business & Industry Economic Outlook Survey.

September 6, 2018

U.S. economic enthusiasm remains high

Tariffs, rising interest rates, and difficulty finding workers are not enough to slow projected growth, according to a survey of finance decision-makers.

September 1, 2018

Checking risk oversight can inform audits

A strong or weak commitment to addressing risks may be an indicator of management’s focus on financial reporting risks.

September 1, 2018

Ask the expert: Month-end close

Mike Whitmire, co-founder and CEO of FloQast, discusses best practices for the month-end close.

August 29, 2018

12 US cities where accountants draw higher pay

Two new salary guides show higher pay benchmarks for accountants in several locations in California and the Northeast.

August 20, 2018

Know these basic business fraud warning signs

This article discusses some red flags experienced forensic accountants look for, and advice for ways to ferret out and prevent wrongdoing.

August 6, 2018

How smart contracts can create a competitive edge

A smart contract is an electronic agreement that uses computer programming and blockchain technology to execute without third parties.

August 1, 2018

Tariff talk worries some business executives

Rising costs and prices were among the concerns.

August 1, 2018

US companies are finding fewer candidates

Staffing problems are a challenge in a hot economy.

July 1, 2018

4 issues for CFOs to ponder

These opportunities in risk management, hedging, and cybersecurity could lead to improved organizations.

July 1, 2018

Patagonia: A case study in managing a mission

Patagonia’s commitment to specificity now provides a backbone for some of the company’s boldest decisions.

July 1, 2018

The CPA’s role in forming benefit corporations

Public benefit corporations aim to create value for all stakeholders. Finance professionals can help in the creation and management of these increasingly common enterprises.

July 1, 2018

The board’s role in promoting an ethical culture

A board of directors can promote ethical behavior throughout an organization by prioritizing corporate culture, watching for red flags, and setting clear expectations.

June 19, 2018