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The rising interest in finance automation presents a compelling growth opportunity for controllers to establish themselves as de facto finance chief information officers.

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.

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.

A new report shows "disproportionate challenges” for LGBT+ employees, shares inclusion advice for organisations.

Today's workforce is made up of four distinct generations. Understanding what motivates each of them can help companies more effectively recruit, manage and retain strong teams.

Despite interest in AI by business leaders, CFOs have bigger concerns, according to new data from Deloitte.

A new or growing business may need to devise creative recruitment strategies to reach the most qualified individuals. In today's labor market, many small and medium-sized businesses face additional hiring challenges thanks to recent inflation and economic fluctuations, which have created uncertainty for both employers and job seekers.

From the great resignation to quiet quitting and the lost generation of talent, a perfect storm has capsized the profession’s attempts to solve the skills shortage. While there is hope, it’s not going to be easy.

Here’s how CFOs can use their unique skill set to play an active role in strengthening company culture.

ChatGPT is the latest in a very long line of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements to result in much scaremongering.

Framing conversations, using emotional intelligence, and bringing in a mediator if needed can help resolve business workplace conflict.

Thanks to the hoopla surrounding ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, private and public investors are caught up in a funding frenzy recently characterised by the FT as “the latest Californian gold rush”.

With LinkedIn dominating the professional social media landscape, leaders who want to establish a brand must take heed of the pitfalls.

Here’s how small businesses can implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to strengthen their culture and continue to evolve.

Achieving maximum value from predictive analytics requires a robust strategy and a model with a human-centric design that is also appropriate to the business.

Many finance leaders have a hands-on approach to leadership, but most managers believe it impedes their ability to innovate.

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) joined a coalition of organizations who have come together to make taxpayers and practitioners aware of the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement. BOI is an anti-money laundering initiative enacted through the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in 2021, which mandates that BOI information is reported to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

On May 10, exactly three years and two months after Gov. Ned Lamont declared a public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he declared it over.

The AICPA released an expanded plan Thursday focused on boosting the profession's talent pipeline. The detailed plan features input from a significant set of stakeholders and calls for those stakeholders to work together to increase the number of accounting graduates and the number of graduates who obtain CPA licensure.

A midnight rummage through your refrigerator won't result in the discovery of something manufactured by Southwire alongside your favorite brand of cheese, but that cheese might not smell so appetizing without Southwire.