Americans start 2020s with financial satisfaction at a record high

Americans’ financial well-being roared into the 2020s. For the seventh time in the last two and a half years, the average American’s financial satisfaction hit an all-time high, [...]

A new technology solution for data-driven audits

If you’re an auditor, you should be excited about the many opportunities that the digital era creates for your profession. Sue Coffey, CPA, CGMA, Executive Vice President, Association of [...]

Derivatives are back, but are the risks?

Mortgage-backed securities, credit-default swaps and derivatives were not much more than financial industry jargon until the recession of 2007. When the world economy nearly collapsed—due [...]

D&I initiatives: a strategic imperative

Ensuring D&I remains high on an organization’s agenda is key to long-term success and growth. Because this topic is so important, I have made raising awareness of this initiative my [...]

How to ride the innovation curve

At a time of significant and constant change, how can we ensure that our organizations — and our own careers — are positioned to ride the curve of innovation? My research into the [...]

Use data analytics to drive your business

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding data analytics. But what does it actually mean in a company’s day-to-day business? According to the information technology research and advisory [...]

Revenue recognition and independence: Something to consider

Implementing the new revenue recognition standard is like climbing a mountain. It’s a challenge. It has to be addressed since the standard is effective for private companies and many [...]

5 things you need to know about blockchain for insurance

The original goal of the first Bitcoin blockchain was to improve the efficiency, transparency and speed with which institutions could conduct financial transactions and trade information. That [...]

Cybersecurity best practices for the c-suite

Turn on the news and you’ll see that no organization is too big or too small to be the victim of a cyberattack. It’s vitally important for an organization’s leaders to [...]

4 financial tips for entrepreneurs

It’s National Entrepreneurs’ Day! Take a moment to celebrate your success or the great plans you’ve developed. Maybe you’ve got a fantastic idea for a business and your [...]