Recapping 2024’s Sales Tax Changes and Thoughts on 2025
As we put a wrap on what was an incredibly dynamic and busy year, the last thing that most controllers and finance teams want to think about is sales tax. But know that 2024 was busy when it comes to sales tax law changes, and it is worth recapping just a few of the...
Future-Proofing Your Finance Team for 2025 and Beyond
The new year presents exciting challenges and opportunities for you and your finance team. As their leader, it's up to you to ensure they can thrive in the future of finance in 2025 and beyond. Maybe you want to adapt your employees to a hybrid work model, or perhaps...
How to Harmonize Procurement and Accounts Payable – Webinar Highlights
Controllers Council recently hosted a panel discussion entitled, How to Harmonize Procurement and Accounts Payable, sponsored by BILL. BILL is a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, BILL automates the...
The Role of Controllers in Strategic Workforce Planning
Strategic workforce planning is traditionally viewed as the domain of human resources departments. Not anymore, though. Modern organizations treat strategic workforce planning as an interdepartmental responsibility. This shift has prompted controllers to step into a...
Leveraging Year-End Financial Reports to Shape Next Year’s Strategy
The role of the finance department has shifted from a number-crunching entity to a true strategic asset. To live up to the expectations of the C-suite, your finance team will need to leverage the insights from its financial reports to guide next year’s business...
5 Common Year-End Close Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The end of 2024 is fast approaching. While it presents an opportunity to assess financial performance and set the stage for the upcoming fiscal year, it also comes with challenges. Even seemingly minor mistakes during this process can lead to costly errors and...
CFO’s on the Move: November 2024
As the business landscape continues to evolve, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has become more dynamic and crucial than ever. In November 2024, several high-profile executives are making strategic career moves, reshaping the financial leadership of...
Leveraging Financial Data for Strategic 2025 Planning
Are you an experienced financial professional who has already earned a seat at the executive table? Or are you a talented controller who would like to move beyond the traditional role and demonstrate your strategic value to the organization? Either way, you’ll need...
Emerging F&A Technologies to Watch in 2025
Heading into 2025, finance and accounting (F&A) departments across the country are preparing for the new year and exploring emerging technologies that can level up their capabilities. Your team is undoubtedly doing the same. However, it can be tough to cut...
How to Improve Cash Flow Management with AI – Webinar Highlights
Controllers Council recently hosted a panel discussion entitled, How to Improve Cash Flow Management with AI sponsored by BILL BILL is a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, BILL automates the future of...
Modernizing Accounting Controls for 2025 Compliance Demands
As we approach 2025, CFOs and controllers will face a compliance landscape that is more complex and demanding than ever. To adapt to these evolving regulatory requirements, financial professionals must implement new accounting controls in the new year. Embracing...
Preparing for the 2024 Year-End Close: Key Steps for an Efficient and Accurate Process
With the end of 2024 rapidly approaching, now is the time to ensure your organization’s financial records are accurate, compliant, and ready for the new year. Proper planning and a structured approach are essential to avoid last-minute scrambles and ensure financial...
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