by Controllers Council | Jan 10, 2022 | Accounting Education, Comptroller, Controller Insights, HR/Talent
When you’re planning out your accounting career, it’s important to understand what is required to earn the executive role that you are interested in. Your accounting experience and skills will increase over time. However, you want to ensure that you develop the...
by Controllers Council | Jan 3, 2022 | Accounting, Accounting Education, HR/Talent, Professional Growth
In December of 2021, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) released a report outlining essential skills that entry-level accountants should have as they begin their careers. The report recognized that the accounting profession is changing, which emphasizes...
by Controllers Council | Dec 23, 2021 | Accounting, Accounting Education, Top Recommendations
As an accounting professional, you understand the importance of maintaining your license as well as pursuing continuing professional education (CPE). You can find support with CPE from one of the many accounting organizations that operate in the U.S. These include...
by Controllers Council | Nov 24, 2021 | Accounting Education, CPA/CPE, Top Recommendations
Becoming a CPA and forging ahead with an accounting career requires amongst many things, quality education. With an accounting degree, graduates earn a skill set that can be applied in fields such as financial management, financial advising, forensic accounting and...
by Controllers Council | Sep 28, 2021 | Accounting Education, CPA/CPE
Mundane accounting processes are now done by computers. Creating less need for accountants, especially entry-level CPAs and bookkeepers. Also, the pandemic spurred the demand for contactless transactions, further aggravating things. There’s increased automation, data...
by Controllers Council | Jun 21, 2021 | Accounting Education, CPA/CPE, HR/Talent, Trends
The accounting, CPA, and corporate finance industry is facing an accountant shortage. While the job market has been growing steadily since the recession of the 2000s, many accounting departments and CPA firms have struggled to find qualified talent to fill their...
