The hiring outlook for U.S. businesses
What is the top challenge U.S. finance executives say they are facing? This podcast explores that challenge, along with projections for the coming year.
Management Accounting
Liquidity, regulation among not-for-profits’ top challenges
Not-for-profits are facing restrictions on funding that have lingered for more than a decade, growing requirements from regulations, and an increased demand for their services, according to a BDO USA LLP survey.
U.S. finance execs hold on to positivity
The gap narrows, but expectations are still stronger for the U.S. than the global economy, according to a quarterly survey.
Interviews that will get you the staff you want
Troy Ashby, CPA, offers helpful, concrete suggestions for improving the candidate experience and ensuring applicants form a positive emotional connection with your organization.
Controllers' updated roles
With CFOs spending more time on strategy, corporate controllers have become more CFO-like.
The benefits of a digitally fit risk function
Risk functions benefit from connections to digital initiatives.
The barriers to enhanced risk oversight
Major trends emerge in 10 years of surveys.
Why you can’t wait to prepare for disaster
Jennifer H. Elder, CPA/CFF, CGMA, co-author of the book "Faster Disaster Recovery: The Business Owner’s Guide to Developing a Business Continuity Plan," discusses how to prepare so that an organization’s finances and reputation will be protected if a disaster occurs.
Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA
The time it takes to go from the vine to the consumer makes inventory essential in the wine business, according to Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA, vice president of finance for Freixenet USA/Gloria Ferrer Winery in Sonoma, Calif.
Build employee loyalty with better onboarding
Troy Ashby, CPA, founder of Dallas-Fort Worth-area recruiting firm Benchmark Search Group, outlines steps you can take to improve onboarding and increase new employees’ sense of belonging.
The barriers to enhanced risk oversight
One theme that has emerged from 10 years of survey data on risk management: It’s not getting any easier.
The benefits of a digitally fit risk function
Risk functions that are up to speed with organizations’ digital initiatives are better able to manage risks in a transformative time.
The concerns of generally upbeat finance leaders
Sentiment is positive overall among U.S. finance decision-makers. Hear more about the issues causing them concern, both at home and abroad.
Finance leaders feel good but ready for a downturn
Finance executives in the United States continue to feel good about growth in their respective industries, despite creeping concerns that the good times could be coming to an end in the near future.
Mastering accounting for business combinations
Finance has a pivotal role to play in facilitating a successful acquisition or merger — and in performing the challenging accounting associated with a business combination.
Effective financial projections for a startup
Meaningful and easy-to-understand financial projections can bridge the communication gap between investors and entrepreneurs.
The link between rowing, the Super Bowl, and FP&A
What can FP&A professionals learn from a famous Super Bowl play? And what’s the role of storytelling in FP&A? Learn more in this podcast episode.
How to integrate FP&A and ERM
Integrating risk management and financial planning and analysis can offer new insights that could affect business projections.
Betsy George, CPA
Accountants need to balance their interest in fine details with consideration of the big picture, says Betsy George, CPA, of the Ventura Unified School District in California.
Executives’ optimism recedes from historic highs
Sentiment still positive, but trade disputes and worker shortages lead to concerns.
