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Flexibility and financial security are not negotiable, Gen Z says
August 11, 2023
Work/life balance is imperative to attract and retain younger workers. New research shows business leaders aren’t as enthusiastic about flexible working as employees are.
Experiential Learning: An Evolution in How Knowledge Is Obtained by Prospective CPAs
August 10, 2023
No policy issue has dominated the accounting profession over the past several decades as much as accountant education – specifically, the 150-hour education requirement.
66% of Financial Services Leaders Would Quit If Forced to Return to Office
August 09, 2023
Companies that mandate full-time office commitments are likely to experience turnover among leadership, data suggests.
Future C-suite leaders banking on continued hybrid work model
August 09, 2023
While the large majority of future C-suite executives at financial services institutions don't view a fully remote work model as ideal for their roles, most are opposed to a return to fully in-office work – something that C-suite leaders of today would be wise to keep in mind.
Investing in generative AI is a balance between risk and reward
August 09, 2023
A recent global survey from McKinsey found that leaders are looking to increase AI-related investments, but less than half have planned for the organisational risks involved.
72% of Employees Say Productivity is Dependent On Good Data
August 07, 2023
Employees use data more than brainstorming or gut instinct when making decisions, according to a Slingshot survey.
AICPA and NASBA to Launch Learning Program Designed to Ease Path to CPA Licensure
August 07, 2023
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) will launch an innovative post-graduate program this fall in collaboration with the Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA). The program blends rigorous online learning with on-the-job professional experience for college accounting graduates, offering a less costly and more flexible way to complete the 150-hour course credit requirement to become a licensed CPA.
How to tackle the accounting recruitment crisis
August 07, 2023
So, what can accountants do to attract the best talent and convince more job hunters to apply for roles with them? In this article, we give you our take.
Leaders split on whether AI will reduce headcount
August 03, 2023
Business decision makers believe generative AI models, such as the infamous talking bot ChatGPT, will either reduce the overall headcount at their organizations or increase it, depending on who is asked.
Make your talent never want to leave
July 25, 2023
If you look after your team they will look after your clients. It will also stop them looking for jobs elsewhere.
Tools and tactics to help teams become more productive
July 25, 2023
Increasing automation and having fewer time-consuming meetings are pathways to improved efficiency, a new report finds.
CT DOL Warns of Uptick In Unemployment Fraud Due to Identity Theft
July 24, 2023
Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo is warning Connecticut employers and residents of an uptick in unemployment benefits fraud due to identity theft. Connecticut is among states being targeted by criminals who are flooding the unemployment system using stolen identities to file for benefits. During the pandemic, stolen identities were available on the dark web for about one dollar. Criminals are still mining this resource to purchase names, Social Security Numbers, birth dates, and other personal information that they use to apply for credit cards, bank loans, and unemployment benefits. Connecticut’s unemployment system is currently receiving several thousand claims per day; CTDOL suspects around 75% are fraudulent and is withholding payment.
Finance of tomorrow: Future roles in an AI era
July 20, 2023
Finance professional and data expert Michelle Govindsamy fills in the gaps on AI’s role and how the profession will change in the future.
Are we ready for the profound impact of generative AI on accounting and finance? Here's what lies ahead
July 18, 2023
Generative AI will have a profoundly disruptive impact on accounting and finance, but that doesn't necessarily mean job loss. It does mean embracing new tools, and deeper automations. Sage CTO Aaron Harris breaks down the top use cases - and what we need to do next.
How CFOs and Controllers Can Partner on Finance Automation
July 18, 2023
The rising interest in finance automation presents a compelling growth opportunity for controllers to establish themselves as de facto finance chief information officers.
Remote And Hybrid Workplaces Are Hiring People Twice As Fast As Full-Time Office Employers: Report
July 18, 2023
any bosses seem convinced that remote work is hampering productivity. But companies with remote or hybrid policies appear to be hiring people at about twice the rate of employers that are fully in office, according to a new analysis.
Sustainability Still Extrinsic to Many Companies' Cultures
July 17, 2023
But progress is being made in laying the strategic groundwork for embedding sustainability into organizations’ DNA.
How CFOs can support the future of work
July 12, 2023
Neil Cutting catches up with Joanne Caruso, executive vice president at the $16bn professional services company Jacobs, to talk about the work they did together in shaping the organisation’s “future of work” initiative.
Historic global standards for sustainability reporting released
July 10, 2023
In a milestone moment for the creation of a global common language for sustainability reporting, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) on Monday issued its first two standards. IFRS S1, General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2, Climate-related Disclosures have an effective date of Jan. 1 for some portions, pending adoption in more than 140 jurisdictions worldwide. IFRS S1 features a global baseline for reporting requirements on the disclosure of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. IFRS S2 features reporting requirements specific to climate-related disclosures, in concert with the reporting framework established by IFRS S1.
56% of Business Leaders Are Incorporating AI Into Cybersecurity: Weekly Stat
July 05, 2023
AI’s use in cybersecurity efforts is already taking place to protect areas of businesses that are now data-reliant.