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CFO optimism is declining as cost concerns rise
US CFOs have grown more pessimistic about the economy — thanks to increasing costs of goods and services, increasing energy costs, and supply chain challenges — according to a quarterly survey by Grant Thornton.
Hiring managers in finance have their work cut out
Nearly four in five hiring managers in finance “expect to have to work hard” to attract and retain talent over the next year after three-fourths dealt with retention issues over the past year.
Business leaders may consider cuts to M&A, ESG budgets
If economic challenges continue, a survey finds that mergers and acquisitions could be the first area that CFOs and CEOs target for budget cuts, followed by environmental, social, and governance.
Elisabeth Sandersfeld, CPA, CGMA
Elisabeth Sandersfeld, CPA, CGMA, the CFO at Continental Western Group, Berkley Agribusiness, and Berkley North Pacific, talks about risk and planning for the unexpected.
Positive for now, CPA executives wary of inflation and other headwinds
Inflation and the search for talent top the list of known challenges; Ukraine is one of the unknowns at this point.
CPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness, flipping the pyramid
Four CPAs reflect on lessons learned from a recent summit and point out areas of focus relevant to the finance function of the future.
Inflation and talent: 2 top headwinds facing business in 2022
Hear about a new top challenge facing businesses and one finance executive’s outlook for 2022 and beyond.
Finance experts’ outlook softens amid supply chain, labor challenges
The CPA Outlook Index dipped slightly but remained in positive territory.
Persevering through supply chain disturbances
Lumber prices skyrocketed as a result of the pandemic. One homebuilder’s CFO explains how the company navigated those tough and unpredictable waters.
Inflation worries and a tight labor market lead to a slight dip in optimism
This episode takes a look at the AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey findings and what they mean for companies, and an Outstanding CPA in Government award winner shares insights on how finance professionals and accountants can lead strategic change.
Vacation and sick pay accruals resulting from the pandemic
Travel restrictions led to a buildup of compensated absences and a corresponding liability that has implications for financial reporting, auditing, and management.
Companies rethink the office, but they’re not ready to say goodbye
Most plan to keep their current real estate, but they are reimagining what that space could look like.
Pandemic resilience starts with compassion, accountants say
Panelists at an AICPA fall Council presentation on resilience explained how basic values can drive success during troubled times such as the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 lessons for not-for-profits
When services are needed most and when revenue is likely dropping, not-for-profit leaders face big challenges. A finance leader at an NFP shares adaptation advice.
How 2020 has changed corporate board work
The lessons corporate directors take away from the pandemic will be critical to company survival and success beyond 2020. This podcast episode contains insight on board members’ thinking.
What COVID-19 has taught corporate boards
Boards were meeting more regularly, more virtually, and getting more into the details on topics previously addressed only at a high level.
Companies use full array of tools to navigate the pandemic
Companies have used various means to expand credit, conserve cash and reduce tax burdens to combat the devastation of the pandemic. Here are some of the tactics that large public companies have used.
How public sector finance management can adjust to COVID-19
This article discusses ways local governments can maneuver during the COVID-19 squeeze, provide service to their communities, and prepare for an uncertain future.
Pandemic-related legal risks that you can’t afford to ignore
A lawyer with years of experience advising companies on crisis management shares current and future legal risks organizations should be considering.
