by Controllers Council | Jan 20, 2025 | Accounting
For decades, finance professionals followed a traditional and somewhat rigid approach. They would create an annual budget, review quarterly reports to find out what went according to plan, and then adjust to promote good financial health. However, this old-school...
by Controllers Council | Jan 17, 2025 | Economics/Economy
Controllers Council recently held our annual expert panel discussion, the 2025 Economic Outlook. Our expert speaker, Curtis DuBay, chief economist of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Mr. DuBay has researched and published frequently on a wide range of tax and economic...
by Controllers Council | Jan 15, 2025 | Accounting, Accounting Education, Professional Growth
There’s an ongoing shortage of accountants. Fewer students are pursuing careers in accountancy, and fewer people are sitting for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. In 2021, 72,000 people took the CPA exam, whereas just 67,000 sat for the exam a year later in...
by Controllers Council | Jan 9, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Calling artificial intelligence a game changer for CFOs and controllers isn’t an overstatement — it’s an undeniable fact. AI technologies can help your organization improve cash flow management, simplify reporting processes, save time, and better support the company’s...
by Controllers Council | Dec 27, 2024 | Career Development, CFOs on the Move
As the year draws to a close, December 2024 marks a period of transition and excitement in the corporate world, particularly for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) stepping into new positions. Today, Controllers Council will focus on 12 CFOs who accepted new positions...
