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 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 | Dec 26, 2024 | Accounting
Are you preparing to move out of the private sector and step into a public company accounting role? Such a change can be exciting and help you move closer to your long-term career goals. However, it will also come with its own unique set of challenges and...
by Controllers Council | Nov 18, 2024 | Accounting, Compliance
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...
by Controllers Council | Oct 24, 2024 | Accounting, Corporate Finance, Outsourcing
Over the last several years, organizations across the country have relied heavily on outsourcing their finance and accounting (F&A) tasks to handle mission-critical fiscal processes. But now, as is often the case, the outsourcing pendulum has swung back in the...
by Controllers Council | Oct 2, 2024 | Accounting, Corporate Finance, HR/Talent
In recent years, the demand for skilled finance and accounting (F&A) professionals has been steadily climbing, and 2024 is poised to mark a continuation of that trend. According to the Controllers Council 2024 Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study, 32%...
