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October 23, 2024

Shorter supply chains: US companies set sights on the Americas

Most senior executives are pleased by the impact of moving their supply chains closer to home, according to a KPMG report. Learn four keys to considering whether a change would benefit your company.

October 1, 2024

Key skills for CPAs in business and industry

Leaders from corporate finance and the profession share their advice for upskilling and reskilling for the next era of management accounting.

September 9, 2024

Increasing appetite for M&A, AI driving growth, survey finds

Leaders at private and newly public companies are optimistic about growth opportunities, although many view the pivotal role that artificial intelligence plays to be a double-edged sword.

September 5, 2024

What replaced inflation as the top challenge for finance leaders

The quarterly survey of U.S. business and industry leaders shows a decline in optimism about the next 12 months related to the domestic economy. Respondents also were asked about the effect of election uncertainty on business forecasting and about the effect of a potential lowering of interest rates. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

September 5, 2024

Decline in economic and organizational optimism among CPA leaders

Finance decision-makers in a quarterly survey say they have concerns on several fronts. As a result, business and industry executives have lower revenue and profit projections.

September 3, 2024

Sustainable services: CPAs positioned for burst in opportunities

As mandatory regulations related to reporting on and assurance of sustainability data begin to take hold, now is the time for CPAs in a variety of roles to position themselves to take advantage.

September 1, 2024

Rewriting accounting’s employment narrative

Firms and finance departments implement changes to improve the employee experience and create more career accountants.

September 1, 2024

How academia is tackling the accounting talent shortage

Tactics include second-chance test taking, expanded curricula, extra help for at-risk students, and more. Early results are encouraging.

September 1, 2024

Using data to optimize marketing and sales strategies

CPAs who want to drive greater profitability and growth must understand customer acquisition costs and customer lifetime value.

July 23, 2024

Improving enterprise risk management: 5 steps to success

The results of an annual survey found that organizations have made minimal gains in risk oversight over the past five years despite an increasingly threatening risk landscape.

July 11, 2024

CFO optimism reaches highest level in 3 years, new survey shows

Grant Thornton’s Q2 2024 CFO survey found that 58% of CFOs are optimistic about the U.S. economy — the highest level of optimism since the third quarter of 2021. Plus, a rising percentage of CFOs expect profits to grow in the next 12 months.

June 26, 2024

5 ways to support LGBTQ+ employees

Organizations are encouraged to foster an inclusive work environment and create a culture of safety and belonging.

June 13, 2024

EY makes big investment in accounting profession

The Big 4 accounting firm announced that it will invest $1 billion over three years in talent and technology. The investment includes a commitment to improve pay for early-career professionals.

June 6, 2024

Small ‘signs of strength’ despite continued concern about inflation

The quarterly survey of U.S. business and industry leaders shows a decline in optimism about the next 12 months related to the domestic economy. But, in general, optimism about their own businesses remained steady. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

June 6, 2024