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Hollywood Gets It — Sort Of: What The Accountant 2 Says About the Real-World Talent Shortage in Finance

Hollywood Gets It — Sort Of: What The Accountant 2 Says About the Real-World Talent Shortage in Finance

by Controllers Council | May 5, 2025 | Accounting, HR/Talent

The Accountant 2, a sequel to the 2016 action thriller, has sparked renewed interest in the portrayal of accountants in popular media. Traditionally, Hollywood has portrayed finance professionals as pure number crunchers. Often, action-flick accountants are dragged...
The Evolving Standards in Accounting Education

The Evolving Standards in Accounting Education

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...
Future-Proofing Your Finance Team for 2025 and Beyond

Future-Proofing Your Finance Team for 2025 and Beyond

by Controllers Council | Dec 19, 2024 | Corporate Finance, HR/Talent

The new year presents exciting challenges and opportunities for you and your finance team. As their leader, it’s up to you to ensure they can thrive in the future of finance in 2025 and beyond. Maybe you want to adapt your employees to a hybrid work model, or...
Overcoming Challenges in Hiring and Retaining Finance Professionals

Overcoming Challenges in Hiring and Retaining Finance Professionals

by Controllers Council | Oct 15, 2024 | Corporate Finance, HR/Talent

The finance and accounting landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, but the supply of qualified professionals has struggled to keep up. According to the Controllers Council 2024 Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study, 69% of respondents find it difficult or...
The Growing Demand for Finance and Accounting Talent

The Growing Demand for Finance and Accounting Talent

by Controllers Council | Oct 2, 2024 | Accounting, Corporate Finance, HR/Talent

In recent years, the demand for skilled finance and accounting (F&A) professionals has been steadily climbing, and 2024 is poised to mark a continuation of that trend. According to the Controllers Council 2024 Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study, 32%...
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