by Controllers Council | Aug 26, 2026 | Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence has become increasingly familiar within corporate finance. Controllers and accounting teams are using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to research accounting questions, summarize information, analyze files, and prepare initial drafts....
by Controllers Council | Aug 21, 2026 | Accounting
Modernizing accounting technology is rarely a matter of replacing one aging system with a newer platform. Finance leaders must consider how information moves throughout the organization, which processes deserve attention first, whether existing technology can support...
by Controllers Council | Jul 15, 2026 | HR/Talent, Trends
For years, finance leaders have heard warnings about a coming shortage of accountants and CPAs. Retiring Baby Boomers, declining accounting graduates, fewer CPA candidates, and rising business complexity have all been cited as reasons why recruiting would become...
by Controllers Council | Jun 29, 2026 | Accounting, Quickbooks, Sales Tax, Training
For many finance teams, QuickBooks Online serves as the operational hub for bookkeeping, cash management, reporting, and month-end close. While most users become comfortable with the fundamentals, relatively few take advantage of the features that can significantly...
by Controllers Council | Jun 19, 2026 | Accounting, Accounts Receivable
Serving a large volume of small business customers can create a demanding accounts receivable environment. Finance teams must manage hundreds or even thousands of invoices, track diverse payment behaviors, reconcile incomplete remittance information, and maintain...
