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...
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...
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...
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%...
by Controllers Council | Jul 24, 2024 | Accounting, Corporate Finance, HR/Talent
Controllers Council recently held a webcast panel discussion on the 2024 Corporate Finance & Account Talent Study Results. Our expert panelists include Brandt Kucharski and Joy Mbanugo. Brandt is CAO at Ethos Life, and former CAO at Grubhub. Joy is CFO at...
