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5 things I wish I knew as a CFO before starting a digital transformation
August 23, 2024
Brian May, CFO of food service company Nicholas and Company, offers a unique CFO perspective on the lessons he learned during a major digital overhaul.
CFO opportunities on the rise: Key trends for aspiring leaders
August 22, 2024
Increased turnover, driven by a trend toward shorter tenures, is creating more opportunities for aspiring leaders to step into CFO roles at public companies, and women are filling those roles at an elevated level.
Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law in 2025 but Limits Employers’ Control over How it is Used
August 22, 2024
On May 28, 2024, Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation expanding Connecticut’s 2011 Sick Leave Law. The new legislation is effective on January 1st, 2025. The law covers more employees, expands the reasons under which employees may use paid sick leave, and reduces the required hours to accrue paid sick leave.
A short history of AI in accounting
August 20, 2024
As artificial intelligence quietly transforms the accounting industry, we look at how it has evolved and the changes it has brought to everyday tasks, with this feature forming part of our special editorial report on the subject, in association with Sage.
Gen AI could save companies money, improve customer relations
August 14, 2024
C-suite leaders in a global survey say generative AI has influenced their business models, improved customer relationships, and cut business costs.
Upcoming CT DRS Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return - myCTREC (Form OP-236) Webinar
August 01, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services will be hosting a virtual webinar on Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to provide a Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return (myCTREC – Form OP-236) Tax Overview. Representatives from the Department will give a presentation about Connecticut’s myCTREC and answer frequently asked questions. Please submit any myCTREC questions with the registration form by Wednesday August 28, 2024.
FinCEN estimates millions of hours will be spent seeking BOI access
July 22, 2024
Entities seeking access to beneficial ownership information (BOI) will spend over 8.7 million hours filling out paperwork in the first year and over 3.6 million in the second year, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said in an estimate Monday.
Forget the great resignation, we're now in our big stay era
July 20, 2024
As the adage goes, the grass isn't always greener. This rings true for American workers who have started shunning the idea of the Great Resignation, AKA leaving their jobs in droves, in favor of remaining in their current roles.
Can ‘less is more’ apply to the working week?
July 18, 2024
Is it possible to get as much work done in four days as five? The answer may not be what you expect and the benefits for staff are undeniable.
90% of CFOs say ESG issues will be a major focus over the next 5 years
July 17, 2024
A large majority of finance chiefs say they feel the heat on sustainability issues from multiple stakeholder groups.
How the Accountant Shortage Is Rippling Through the Startup World
July 17, 2024
The are fewer CPAs, which is a problem for entrepreneurs, but while some lament the loss, others are looking to fill it.
5 ways to support LGBTQ+ employees
June 26, 2024
Establishing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees is an essential part of promoting a culture of respect, innovation, and productivity within an organization. Finance leaders and executives are pivotal in championing key inclusion initiatives and setting precedents within their firms.
Connecticut Dramatically Expands Paid Sick Leave Law
June 25, 2024
With no grand announcement, Connecticut quietly expanded employee’s paid sick time benefits. The bill greatly expands the law’s reach.
Deciding Between Unlimited vs. Flexible PTO: Which May Be Best for Your Business?
June 06, 2024
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, 4 percent of organizations now offer unlimited paid time off. That number may continue to rise as startups and large organizations alike continue experimenting with this policy.
Pipeline Pledge: How small commitments can make a big difference
June 05, 2024
For Sue Coffey, questions about the talent pipeline for the accounting and finance profession have become as common as 100-degree days in Las Vegas.
Peacocking, newskilling and digital detox: 9 new workplace trends CFOs must know
May 24, 2024
A new quiet term, reverse mentoring, and shadow policies add to the list.
Will AI block the accounting talent pipeline?
May 22, 2024
Could the new wave of artificial intelligence remove layers of associates and juniors as firms automate more ‘menial’ tasks in search of efficiencies? And what effect could this have on the accounting landscape as we know it today?
Illinois CPA Society Releases Updated CPA Pipeline Report
May 16, 2024
A new national survey reveals “time” is why more accounting majors and young professionals are skipping over becoming certified public accountants.
Can CPA requirement changes solve finance’s talent shortage?
May 10, 2024
CFOs and finance leaders share their takes on whether CPA requirement changes are necessary to address talent issues within corporate finance.
Accountants share how they're using AI
May 06, 2024
While many accountants are determined to stay as far away from artificial intelligence as possible, others have found ways to use the technology to yield tangible benefits for their firms (see "Accounting's reluctant AI revolution").