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Completing the monthly or quarterly close activities can be lengthy and cumbersome. Many steps are repetitive and manual, which leads to inefficiencies making it difficult to close the books in a timely manner. The good news is there have been significant technology advancements enabling organizations to shorten the financial close cycle while enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Various technological solutions can streamline financial close operations while maintaining financial information integrity. There are specific actions you can take to move forward in terms of people, process, and technology to create efficiencies, reduce cost, and improve employee morale all while maintaining proper controls.

Business concerns around cybersecurity and data privacy risks have increased over the past year, and many leaders feel unprepared to weather the storm.

CFOs at middle-market companies can expect a base salary of at least $350,000 a year, according to new research by executive search firm JM Search.

As companies strive to stay nimble and deliver on critical business initiatives, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows that hiring is becoming increasingly time-consuming—and costly. In a survey of more than 2,200 U.S. hiring managers, nearly all (93%) said the hiring process takes longer now than it did just two years ago.

Generative AI use can enhance workforce creativity, but the value is more pronounced in employees with specific abilities, new research finds.

The accountant shortage isn’t going away, but CFOs can change how they compete for talent.

AI’s impact on finance will continue to deepen, but large staffing cuts are an unlikely result, according to a new Vena Solutions report.

Costs displace talent management as the top benefits decision driver, according to new Lockton research.

If you possess the skill, smarts, and persistence to become a licensed CPA, that should be something to celebrate and declare in your business dealings.

Five years from now, Generation Z and Millennial employees are expected to comprise more than 70% of the global workforce.

This is a red flag for CFOs who are outsourcing finance functions to firms that sell themselves as being forward-thinking or technology driven.

Amid a trend of more in-office work, a series of surveys offer perspective on the state of the workplace and reveal how employees feel about their place in the debate.

Almost half of workers receive no education or training on the proper use of the tools.

Approximately three-quarters of large global companies are receiving assurance services on their sustainability reporting, according to a new report.

Worried about how to maintain finance-department operations, many look ahead to generative AI for an assist.

CFOs should keep these priority areas in mind as they undergo internal audits and look to set themselves up for long-term ESG reporting success.

Employees are struggling to develop at work, and some fear being left behind by innovation.

As the class of 2025 prepares to enter the workforce, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half highlights the challenges faced by early-career professionals and the strategies to overcome them.

Bringing someone new onto the team is more than just handling forms and saying hello. It's your first real opportunity to show them what it means to be part of your organization — and to lay the groundwork for their long-term success and sense of belonging.

Businesses previously buoyed by easy credit and low interest rates now face tightening liquidity, higher borrowing costs and strained supply chains.