by Controllers Council | May 8, 2026 | Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audit
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the audit profession. Tasks once handled by junior accountants, including testing payroll, expenses, and contracts, are increasingly being automated by AI tools. As firms expand adoption, the role of accountants is shifting...
by Controllers Council | Apr 21, 2026 | Accounting
Some areas of accounting continue to resist digitization, requiring professionals to step away from their desks and into warehouses, storage sites, and field locations to verify inventory firsthand. These assignments call for precision, persistence, and a willingness...
by Controllers Council | Feb 13, 2023 | Accounting, CPA/CPE, HR/Talent
As financial controllers start their annual tax season prep and familiarize themselves with the latest regulatory changes, an old problem has begun to resurface. The nationwide shortage of accountants is putting a strain on businesses’ auditing capabilities and...
by Controllers Council | Dec 22, 2022 | Sponsor News
What Are SMART Goals? One of the most widely used—and effective—approaches to goal setting is called SMART, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. This helps you and your teams create clear goals with defined and attainable...
by Controllers Council | Aug 17, 2022 | Accounting
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board was created to oversee the audits of public businesses, defend the interests of investors, and grow the public’s interest in the organization of unbiased and accurate audit reports. The PCAOB also works to enhance auditor...
