by Controllers Council | Nov 10, 2025 | Career Development, Controller Insights, Professional Growth
The controller is typically viewed as the natural successor to the CFO. However, aspiring CFOs who currently sit in the controller seat for their organizations can no longer assume that they are the top candidate. To position themselves as the obvious choice, they...
by Controllers Council | Jun 25, 2025 | Career Development, Leadership, Professional Growth
Several years ago, C-suite executives began to expect more from the chief financial officer. The CFO role transitioned from a financial expert to a true strategic partner. CFOs who successfully adapted to that role have also broadened their career prospects to include...
by Controllers Council | Jun 10, 2025 | Accounting, Career Development, CPA/CPE, Professional Growth
A CPA credential demonstrates an accountant’s professionalism and commitment to their craft. However, the traditional licensure pathway is rigid, which some believe may be contributing to the declining number of CPAs. In response, the National Association of State...
by Controllers Council | Apr 15, 2025 | CFO Insights, Professional Growth
As a chief financial officer, it can be easy to get bogged down in the particulars of financial management and data analysis. However, the role of the CFO is undergoing a fundamental shift. Today’s CFOs must act as strategic leaders and refuse to be confined to...
by Controllers Council | Jan 28, 2025 | Corporate Finance, Professional Growth
As an experienced finance professional, you understand the importance of creating a detailed financial plan for your organization. However, you might not realize how important it is to apply the same meticulous approach to mapping out your personal development...
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...
