CPA Archives - CFO

Women Held 16% of Large Company CFO Jobs in 2022

Women Held 16% of Large Company CFO Jobs in 2022

And other compelling data points from the annual Crist Kolder Volatility report on executive jobs.

By Vincent Ryan | February 1, 2023

From CPA to CFO: Brian Fitzgerald

From CPA to CFO: Brian Fitzgerald

“I didn’t want to be a partner. Even though I enjoyed auditing, I wanted to look forward, rather than backward,” said the World Insurance CFO.

By Sandra Beckwith | October 6, 2022

Audit Firms’ Problems Are Also Cultural

Audit Firms’ Problems Are Also Cultural

The SEC's case against KPMG demonstrates that sloppy audits and conflicts of interest aren't the only challenges the Big Four face.

By Vincent Ryan | June 18, 2019

Metric of the Month: Learning Days Per Employee

Workplace Issues

Metric of the Month: Learning Days Per Employee

Investing in employees’ ongoing learning helps organizations attract, retain, and develop new and high-potential talent.

By Perry D. Wiggins and CPA | September 10, 2018

SEC Charges CPA, 4 Others With Insider Trading

Risk & Compliance

SEC Charges CPA, 4 Others With Insider Trading

The defendants allegedly made $234,000 by trading in Pharmasset shares based on nonpublic information about a takeover offer.

By Matthew Heller | September 28, 2015

CPA Starting Pay to Rise up to 5.3% in 2016

Human Resources

CPA Starting Pay to Rise up to 5.3% in 2016

Accounting professionals will continue to benefit from high demand as companies rebound from the recession, survey says.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 7, 2015

New Market-Based Income Tax Poses Challenges

New Market-Based Income Tax Poses Challenges

States are changing the way they calculate business income taxes, with some adopting a market-based approach.

By Joseph F. Burnett | January 22, 2014

Seeking a CFO Job? Play the Odds

Seeking a CFO Job? Play the Odds

Here's how to calculate your chances of landing a particular finance-chief role.

By David McCann | January 6, 2014

Private Companies Gain GAAP Exceptions

Private Companies Gain GAAP Exceptions

Final rules on two items in the FASB private-company framework — accounting for goodwill and interest-rate swaps — are due by December 31.

By Daniel F. Morrill | December 5, 2013

Dunham’s Sports CFO Manages Growth

Risk Management

Dunham’s Sports CFO Manages Growth

The CFO of Dunham's Sports talks about how the growing sports retailer stays competitive with much larger chains.

By Marielle Segarra | April 17, 2013