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The Ben Affleck accounting shortage hack

CFO Dive

“The Accountant” movie from 2016 is loved by many CPAs. Will the new sequel and the franchise’s drama help attract more young people to the accounting profession?

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Undergraduate accounting enrollment jumps to 5-year high, study finds

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Accounting has historically drawn more students during times of economic uncertainty or downturns, according to Hofstra University's Jack Castonguay.

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Is your accounting team ready for a paradigm shift?

CFO Dive

Traditional accounting practices — which limit insights to post-close reviews and delay crucial decisions — are struggling to keep pace, writes Oracle’s Julie Girard.

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The Fractional CFO

Global Finance

They work for extended periods with a portfolio of clients to provide the full gamut of CFO services, albeit on a part-time basis. Two years ago, only about 2,000 LinkedIn accounts featured people promoting C-suite fractional services. I am not fully employed as a fractional CFO, but I don’t want to be.”

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements. This isn’t a dry accounting lesson—it’s a dynamic session designed to help you decode your numbers and turn financial data into a strategic advantage!

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CFO Corner With Thryv Holdings’ Paul Rouse

Global Finance

Paul Rouse is CFO and treasurer of Thryv Holdings, Inc., Rouse has an extensive career in finance and has been CFO of Dallas-based Thryv for over 10 years. Global Finance: How has the CFO role changed? Global Finance: How has the CFO role changed? Paul Rouse: The speed of change has been incredible.

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Top 5 Signs Your Accounting Is a Mess (And How to Fix It)

The Charity CFO

Top 5 Signs Your Accounting Is a Mess (And How to Fix It) When your nonprofits finances feel offbut you cant quite put your finger on whyits often because the accounting system is quietly unraveling behind the scenes. To fix this, start by performing monthly reconciliations for every bank and credit card account.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Learn how to break down the data silos and turn financial insights that guide the entire organization. You’ll leave with practical strategies to transform your department into the driving force behind business success.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. 📆 December 12, 2024 at 9:30 AM PST, 12:30 PM EST, 5:30 PM GMT

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The Ultimate Finance Toolkit: Proven Strategies For Impact And Efficiency

Speaker: Duke Heninger

With the rise of fractional finance roles, many CFOs, FP&A professionals, controllers, and accountants are stepping into independent consulting. Led by seasoned fractional CFO Duke Heninger, this session will provide the insights and toolkit needed to excel in today’s finance landscape.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

Join Wayne Spivak, experienced CFO and corporate finance expert, for an insightful discussion on managing cash flow and company profitability. Attendees will walk away with an in-depth understanding of the following: What is accounting?

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Perfecting the Close Checklist

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand CFO priorities and concerns facing current business landscape. Field of Study: Accounting. Let’s rediscover the power of reconciling the balance sheet, the best way to approach the work, and the pitfalls to avoid when preparing or examining reconciliations. Program Cost: $0.