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April 1, 2024

Eye on employee retention: The rise of financial well-being benefits

In response to a restless workforce looking for a lifeline, more employers are offering financial support that extends beyond pay raises.

March 28, 2024

How to best tackle technology and the talent pipeline

Tom Hood’s travels have been “eye-opening and quite rewarding”; he reflects on three years in an AICPA & CIMA executive role in this podcast episode with transcript.

March 26, 2024

A firm grasp on reality: M&A activity expected to rise

Four in five M&A professionals see deal volume increasing over the next six months, which should come as no surprise to accounting firms considering a recent flurry of activity.

March 21, 2024

The reasons economic sentiment about the coming year is on the rise

The quarterly survey of U.S. business and industry leaders shows rising optimism about the next 12 months. Why? Listen to the survey breakdown in this podcast episode, or read the Q&A.

March 7, 2024

Economic optimism, hiring plans rise despite continued concern about inflation

Compared with the end of 2023, own-company sentiment is higher among finance decision-makers in a quarterly survey released Thursday.

March 1, 2024

Psychological safety: Creating a workplace where all thrive

Can your team voice disagreement or admit mistakes without fear of termination? Learn how leaders can create a psychologically safe environment.

February 22, 2024

Sustainability reporting, assurance rates on the rise globally

While reporting levels remain high and overall assurance levels are increasing, the level of assurance in the United States conducted by CPA firms remains low.

February 15, 2024

What it’s like to be a finance apprentice

An accounting apprentice, laying the foundation for a future leadership role, explains how he’s advancing through the AICPA’s finance apprenticeship program in this podcast episode with transcript.

February 14, 2024

Return-to-office politics: 4 tips for reducing talent attrition

A survey finds that high-performing workers often balk at being forced back into the office, giving companies plenty to consider before mandating a return.

January 18, 2024

The importance of targeting talent early, enthusiastically

A profession leader working on solutions to strengthen the accounting talent pool explains why she’s passionate about the pipeline and the importance of working together in this Q&A.

January 9, 2024

CFOs’ optimism about the economy remains low

Less than half of finance leaders in North America rate current economic conditions as “good or very good,” according to Deloitte’s 4Q23 North American CFO Signals survey, and most have a negative outlook regarding this year.

December 21, 2023

A Robert Half executive on the 2024 hiring outlook

What’s the outlook for finance and accounting hiring in the new year, and what role could the rapid rise of generative AI play? A placement expert explores those topics in this podcast episode with transcript.

December 19, 2023

Power of the peer group: Riding the wave of finance transformation

Building a community to share ideas and navigate uncertainty together is one aspect of the success of the Future of Finance Summit. Leaders and attendees explain more in this podcast episode with transcript.

December 14, 2023

Podcast part 1: Melancon on news and trends affecting CPAs

The CEO of AICPA & CIMA discusses a potential IRS shutdown, why legislation will have an “extraterritorial effect” on reporting of ESG metrics, and why CPA licensure should be followed closely.

December 13, 2023

AICPA comments on proposed standard for sustainability assurance

The comment letter, in response to the exposure draft of ISSA 5000, shows support for the global standard while suggesting revisions to ensure it can be “consistently interpreted and applied.” The AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board is considering related changes to its attestation standards.

December 7, 2023