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AICPA, NASBA propose competency-driven CPA licensure path
Sep 18, 2024 · The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) proposed a “competency-driven experience pathway” to CPA licensure to address a growing talent shortage impacting finance teams across industries. The proposal tries to address concerns over the 150-credit hour requirement, a factor that has been criticized as a deterrent to young ...
2025 CFO conference roundup | CFO.com
Oct 1, 2024 · Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference. May 20-21. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland. In a mix of peers, thought leaders, Gartner experts and tech providers, attendees can gain insight from a variety of perspectives, including Gartner leadership, technology providers and each other.
The 6 a.m. CFO: How Vertex’s John Schwab starts his day
Dec 19, 2024 · Welcome to the 6 a.m. CFO, where finance chiefs share how they jump-start their days and engage with the tasks that are in front of them. Today, Vertex’s John Schwab shares how he structures his mornings, success in a team environment and his wall of deal monuments. Be sure to check out the entire 6 a.m. CFO series, and if you’d like to be featured in a future post, please email us here.
Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row, but CFO says progress is being …
Nov 19, 2024 · In what would be a CFO’s worst nightmare, the Department of Defense (DoD) has failed its seventh audit in a row since its first in 2018. While the consequences of audit failures have caused major issues for private businesses, the country’s largest government agency, which has a 2024 budget of $824 billion — a $26.8 billion increase from 2023 — has been given until 2028 to account for ...
CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 22 | CFO.com
Nov 22, 2024 · Ken Cook | Wendy's . Fast-food chain Wendy's hired Ken Cook as finance chief, effective Dec. 2. For the last 20 years, Cook has worked at United Parcel Service, most recently as head of FP&A. In earlier roles at UPS, he was chief financial officer for its U.S. Domestic segment, held leadership roles in investor relations and treasury and spent more than three years as the CFO of South Asia.
Tyson Foods’ CEO succession plan now in question as former CFO …
Oct 18, 2024 · John R. Tyson, the former CFO of Tyson Foods and fourth-generation heir to the company, was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and careless driving in Arkansas on Oct. 17. Tyson was fined less than $1,000 and ordered to complete 32 hours of community service, according to a district court docket.A 90-day jail sentence was suspended. Tyson was initially suspended as CFO after a June ...
A modern approach to cash flow management | CFO.com
Oct 8, 2024 · This challenge will intensify as the workforce evolves, with a new generation of finance leaders stepping in. FEI reports that 64% of millennial finance professionals prefer specialized financial software over traditional spreadsheets for tasks like budgeting, forecasting, and analytics. The real challenge isn't just the limitations of spreadsheets — it's about transforming your ability to ...
The 6 a.m. CFO: How Workday’s Zane Rowe starts his day
Sep 5, 2024 · Welcome to The 6 a.m. CFO, where finance chiefs share how they jump-start their days and engage with the tasks that are in front of them. Today, Workday’s CFO, Zane Rowe, shares his morning routine, the concept of a personal “board of directors” and his favorite app.
Archer Daniels Midland Places CFO Vikram Luthar On Leave …
Jan 23, 2024 · Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) announced it has placed its CFO, Vikram Luthar, under administrative leave, effective immediately, following an investigation into the food processing company’s accounting practices. Ismael Roig, who has served at the company for the past five years, most recently as president of Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), has been named interim CFO amid the ...