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September 12, 2023

Optimism on the rise among large-company CFOs, according to survey

Fifty-seven percent of North American CFOs rate current economic conditions as good or very good — up from 34% last quarter — according to a third-quarter survey by Deloitte.

September 7, 2023

Why the outlook of CPA decision-makers has improved

A quarterly survey of CPA decision-makers reveals that inflation is no longer the top challenge for the respondents’ organizations. Learn more in this podcast episode with transcript.

September 1, 2023

Identifying and analyzing the risks of ‘risk-free’ securities

A thorough financial analysis and risk assessment of debt security assets and bank equity values shows the threat of bank failures was in plain sight.

August 31, 2023

Inflation no longer the top challenge for CPA decision-makers, survey shows

Finance executives in business and industry still have concerns, but optimism is on the rise and expectations of business contraction are far lower, according to the quarterly Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey.

August 24, 2023

3 keys to building a strong team: Partnerships, people, goal alignment

A CFO with a focus on talent development shares the importance of partnerships, people, and goal alignment in this podcast episode with transcript.

August 1, 2023

Preventing fraud with internal controls: A refresher

CPAs at all levels can benefit from a review of the basic principles for stopping fraud inside an organization.

July 27, 2023

Fraud, football, and a viral video: A midsummer compilation

This episode is a midsummer look back at insights from selected 2023 podcast guests, from a Super Bowl CFO to the AICPA vice chair

July 20, 2023

Why the disconnect? Risks are everywhere; risk management is not

A risk management expert explores the reasons for what he calls a “false sense of security” in organizations in this podcast episode with transcript. The discussion focuses on a recently released survey.

July 11, 2023

4 AICPA & CIMA leaders discuss global sustainability standards

Leaders with their finger on the pulse of sustainability reporting see an opportunity for accountants to create value. They also see that challenges such as interoperability and capacity building will need to be addressed.

June 29, 2023

The key role accountants will play in the shifting definition of value

An ESG leader from AICPA & CIMA explains more about new global sustainability standards in this podcast episode with transcript. Topics include the shifts that business in general and the accounting profession in particular should make in response.

June 1, 2023

Summing up economic sentiment: Less revenue, more pessimism

Finance executives in business and industry have grown more pessimistic about their own organizations since the start of the year. This podcast episode with transcript analyzes the reasons for leaders’ concern.

June 1, 2023

Pessimism, contraction plans rise for CPA decision-makers, survey shows

Driven by ongoing concerns about inflation, finance executives in business and industry project declines in profits for the coming year, according to a new AICPA & CIMA survey.

June 1, 2023

How a CPA saved a state millions in health care costs

Marilyn Bartlett, CPA, changed the conversation about health care policy when her penchant for numbers saved Montana’s state employee health plan millions without increasing member or employer contributions.

May 25, 2023

AICPA Council supports development of national pipeline strategy

At its spring meeting, the AICPA Council voiced support for the Pipeline Acceleration Plan and decided to move forward with development of a national strategy focused on boosting the accounting profession’s talent outlook.

May 24, 2023

Public companies reining in costs, according to audit partners

A lower percentage of companies are seeking new employees and increasing the benefits for their current workers, according to a survey of audit partners.

May 17, 2023

Make performance reviews more effective

Reviews focused on career goals and needs can better enable employees to succeed.

May 17, 2023

Why private companies need a plan for ESG reporting, assurance

Even if regulations don’t legally apply to private companies, they often apply from a practical standpoint. A new resource offers guidance on the importance of assuring sustainability data for public and private companies alike.

May 1, 2023

Avoiding intercompany mistakes

James Tilk is Director of Solutions Strategy for BlackLine. He has eight-plus years of SaaS experience, helping customers across multiple industries solve their most pressing problems with cloud-based accounting and financial close solutions. Prior to that, he spent 10-plus years leading various finance and accounting functions and is an active certified public and management accountant.

April 21, 2023

Sustaining the workforce: How sustainability can help the cause

Company leaders leaning into the opportunity presented by the evolving ESG landscape share their success stories during the 2023 Future of Finance Virtual Summit.

April 13, 2023

CFO optimism is up, but cost concerns remain

Despite a potential recession on the horizon, 54% of CFOs are optimistic or very optimistic regarding the economy, according to Grant Thornton’s first-quarter CFO survey.