Compared with the end of 2023, own-company sentiment is higher among finance decision-makers in a quarterly survey released Thursday.
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Sustainability reporting, assurance rates on the rise globally
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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.
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.
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CFOs’ optimism about the economy remains low
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A Robert Half executive on the 2024 hiring outlook
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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.
Podcast part 1: Melancon on news and trends affecting CPAs
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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.
The 2024 hiring plans of finance executives, plus their top challenges
Hear or read an in-depth look at results of a quarterly survey on economic sentiment, with a focus on hiring plans and revenue and profit projections for 2024.
More CPA decision-makers hesitate to hire amid economic concerns
Pessimism about the U.S. economy rises in the latest quarterly Business and Industry Economic Survey, fueling a slowdown in hiring even as decision-makers remain cautiously optimistic about their own companies.
Apprenticeship program tops 100 participants in inaugural year
Seventeen employers in 15 industries are taking advantage of the talent acquisition opportunities offered by the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners.
Big companies have big hopes for 2024
About two-thirds of US large-company CEOs believe 2024 will bring better financial fortunes for their organizations, according to a survey.
‘Moving so quickly’: The latest on ESG compliance
An AICPA director with a focus on ESG explains the many shifts happening in the compliance and reporting landscape in this podcast episode with transcript.
Better business: How to invest in staff and keep staff invested
Learn the latest information on an AICPA apprenticeship program as it approaches an anniversary and gain insight into a December gathering of finance executives from large companies. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
How accounting leaders can embrace ESG for a strategic advantage
Working with an oversight committee, building a road map, benchmarking, and focusing on quality can help businesses guide their ESG strategy.
Driving fuel efficiency: CPAs’ changing role in oil and gas reporting
The keynote speaker at an upcoming AICPA & CIMA conference previews his session on how current and pending ESG reporting rules may affect CPAs in the oil and gas industry.
ESG Symposium synopsis: How to put firms in the driver’s seat
A new California law is the latest “market driver” pushing ESG reporting forward. With regulations rapidly developing on a global scale, the time has arrived for CPA firms to grab the wheel.
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