by Controllers Council | Jun 23, 2026 | Career Development, CPA/CPE
For decades, the accounting profession followed a relatively predictable pattern. Students completed an undergraduate accounting degree, pursued the educational requirements necessary to sit for the CPA examination, joined a public accounting firm or corporate finance...
by Controllers Council | May 13, 2026 | Accounting, Accounting Education, Career Development, CPA/CPE
State lawmakers across the country are reshaping the path to CPA licensure as the accounting profession confronts ongoing talent shortages and declining enrollment. New rules in many states now allow candidates to replace a fifth year of college with additional work...
by Controllers Council | Nov 24, 2025 | CFOs on the Move, Leadership
In today’s rapidly shifting financial landscape, CFOs are taking on bigger roles and bigger moves. From strategic transitions to industry-shaping appointments, these leadership changes reveal where companies are headed and what skills matter most now. Controllers...
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...
