Like CFOs, accounting firms are challenged by today’s talent realities

Balancing work needs with employee well-being is a key strategy in such firms’ recruitment and retention efforts.

By David McCann • Feb. 5, 2025

Only 31% of workers are engaged on the job

Employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace fell to a 10-year low in 2024, according to a Gallup report.

By David McCann • Jan. 27, 2025

34% of mid-market CFOs want to leave their job in 2025: study

Mid-market CFOs are feeling overwhelmed but are focusing on things like personal branding and consolidating tech stacks to make their jobs easier, according to data from The CFO Alliance.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 22, 2025

5 labor trends CFOs should be aware of in 2025

CPA certification changes, return-to-office initiatives, data leveraging, workforce collaboration and a roadmap to a CEO position will likely be on CFO radars this year.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 16, 2025

Collaborate or stagnate: 6 CFO trends for 2025

Throughout the year, finance leaders will navigate both their companies’ specific challenges and the changing dynamics of the CFO role by increasing finance’s impact across the organization.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 9, 2025

How CFOs can navigate DEI, its pullback and any legal repercussions in 2025

As major companies pull back their DEI policies, thought leaders on all sides of the political and legal spectrum are advising CFOs to review their DEI policies for potential legal risks.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 20, 2024

Workers’ attitudes on compensation tighten up amid inflation

With the average pay hike having fallen for a second straight year and inflation still at 2.4%, employees are increasingly uneasy.

By David McCann • Dec. 18, 2024

Soaring CFO compensation supplements high turnover: report

CFOs of publicly traded companies are experiencing an inverse relationship between their tenures and the value of their compensation packages, according to a new Datarails report.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 18, 2024

64% of workers say Bah! Humbug! to company holiday parties

Most workers have RSVP’d no to their holiday party this year, questioning the purpose and ROI of such a gathering for both the individual and the company.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 11, 2024

Performance reviews under a microscope

Companies are moving to narrative rather than numerical reviews, focusing on the balance between what employees do and how they do it.

By David McCann • Dec. 10, 2024

Global healthcare costs set to exceed 10% yet again

Companies in North America won’t be hit quite as hard, with an expected 8.7% increase.

By David McCann • Nov. 27, 2024

Study suggests DEI may escalate workplace hostility and racial bias

New data from the Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers University suggest those preconditioned with DEI narratives are more likely to accuse others of unwarranted bias.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2024

Most Americans say a salary of $270K deems financial success

However, Gen Z’s expectations are far higher at almost $600K, according to a new survey from Empower that reveals major differences in generational compensation expectations. 

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2024

Macy’s delays Q3 earnings after accounting employee hid up to $154M in expenses: Trial Balance

The retailer said the funds were not stolen, vendor payments were unaffected and the individual responsible is no longer with the company.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Nov. 25, 2024

Half of companies admit their pay programs are ineffective

And fewer than a quarter of companies rate their own communications about compensation as adequate.

By David McCann • Nov. 11, 2024

86% of controllers expect their roles will change in five years

Over a quarter of those expecting change say the new work will require a different or unknown skill set, according to new data from EY.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 2, 2024

Just 46% of employees rate their mental health at work as “very good” or better

Managers and workers have differing views of mental health in the workplace.

By David McCann • Oct. 2, 2024

34% of U.S. employees age 50+ want to phase into retirement

While millions of older workers are aiming to delay retirement, many others are looking to begin winding down sooner than later.

By David McCann • Aug. 29, 2024

72% of CFOs got a raise in 2023: report

Median increases for CEO pay fell flat in 2023 to 0%, down from 2.9% in 2022. For CFOs, the standard increase of 4% was the median figure.

By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2024

5 steps to build a great company culture that adds bottom-line value

Here are some lessons for making it sustainable over the long term.

By Jim Proppe and Jason Drake • July 9, 2024

88% of workers struggle to meet basic living costs: survey

Employees’ sentiment about their personal financial circumstances takes a nosedive in 2024.

By David McCann • June 26, 2024

4 ways to save the CPA

It’s time to turn the change-resistant reputation of CPAs on its head is now before the talent pool evaporates entirely.

By Tim Brackney • June 13, 2024

Chemours names Shane Hostetter as new CFO following executives’ code of ethics violations

Hostetter takes over as finance chief as the company looks to move on from code of ethics violations by its CEO, CFO and principal accounting officer stemming from Q4 of last year.

By Andy Burt • June 7, 2024

CFO turnover continued to rise in Q1, up 14% YoY

2023 was the fourth straight year of increased CFO appointments.

By David McCann • May 22, 2024

72% of CFOs say healthcare costs the most unpredictable expense: Report

Both self-funded and fully-funded plans have predictability and cost issues, according to a Mercer report.

By Adam Zaki • May 8, 2024