by Controllers Council | Jul 27, 2020 | COVID-19, Professional Growth
With the pandemic and lockdowns on the way out, business leaders are ready to move back to reality. However, it might not feel like we’re moving towards business as usual—many leaders are pushing towards a new workplace with new initiatives. Following our last blogs...
by Controllers Council | Jul 2, 2020 | Audit, Professional Growth
Audits are important. They help you understand that everything is going smoothly, keep you in check, and ensure that the company isn’t going to end up in trouble if a government agency ends up auditing you. Understandably, as a current or aspiring controller, you...
by Controllers Council | Jun 19, 2020 | Events, Professional Growth
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Honestly, it’s hard to argue with that. Few people on this earth could take a punch from heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. But if you take a step back to look at it from a broader perspective, or even...
by Controllers Council | Jun 9, 2020 | Professional Growth
Technologies change, practices change, but the processes and licensing has long stayed the same. Unfortunately, this has left many new accountants unprepared for the modern landscape, and has fueled the talent crisis in the accounting world. However, this may all...
by Controllers Council | May 23, 2020 | Professional Growth
If you’ve haven’t been paying attention, the coronavirus pandemic changed a lot of things. Work from home orders forced a new virtual landscape, you probably heard of Zoom for the first time, and you probably saw a little bit more of your home office than you’d like...
by Controllers Council | May 4, 2020 | Professional Growth
What does it take to succeed in tomorrow’s finance world? Professional growth. As an accounting or finance leader, your role as a controller has long been straightforward—handle the day-to-day operations. However, with the rise of AI and the push to outsource,...