by Controllers Council | May 30, 2023 | Controllers, Cybersecurity, Technology
In an age where cyberattacks threaten your entire ecosystem, it makes little sense to place the entire burden on the shoulders of one department or individual. Instead, companies should pursue greater collaboration between the chief financial officer (CFO) and chief...
by Controllers Council | May 25, 2023 | Accounting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy
If you read our previous article, Finance Executives Still Expect Growth in 2023, but Cost Concerns Continue, you learned that vendor or supplier costs were the chief concern. But cutting costs is a balancing act. How do you cut costs without impacting your bottom...
by Controllers Council | May 22, 2023 | Accounting Education, CPA/CPE, HR/Talent
AICPA recently released a plan to accelerate talent pipeline solutions. Below you will learn about the challenges and how to build a pipeline for future CPAs. Addressing Root Causes of Pipeline Challenges The accounting profession is grappling with a talent shortage....
by Controllers Council | May 16, 2023 | Corporate Finance
Grant Thorton LLP’s CFO survey for the first quarter of 2023 reveals mixed sentiments among financial professionals, though the tone remains largely positive. Overall, 53% of financial leaders are optimistic about the 2023 economy, with rising numbers of leaders who...
by Controllers Council | May 12, 2023 | Accounting Operations, CFO Insights, Controllers, HR/Talent
Even as The Great Resignation recedes in the rearview mirror, companies continue to struggle to retain top talent. According to research from the HR group Gartner, employee turnover rates are slated to be 50%–75% higher than anything companies have endured previously....
