by Cassidy Jakovickas | Jan 4, 2022 | Accounting
Internal controls can often seem like a topic reserved for public companies with hundreds of employees and locations all over the world. But a system of internal controls is critical for both public and private companies, regardless of size, because it ensures that...
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 | Dec 13, 2021 | Accounting, Automation, Finance Automation
Small organizations and startups typically use spreadsheets, entry level accounting or bookkeeping systems, and/or outsourced bookkeeping for accounting, financial reporting, and taxes. This manual accounting works for millions of small, simple businesses, but...
by Controllers Council | Nov 17, 2021 | Accounting, Top Recommendations
The finance industry is experiencing an overhaul. Accountants and financial controllers have to face new realities set on by a global pandemic and its ripples in policies and customer behaviors. Now, a lot has been going on and to ensure that you haven’t missed...
by Controllers Council | Sep 23, 2021 | Accounting, Top Recommendations
Technological advancements and changes in consumer attitude herald a shift in the accounting industry. These changes have been long in coming as reports revealed that 99% of accountants felt the industry was experiencing a shift towards technology dependence. The...
