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I was privileged enough to speak with IAB CEO Sarah Palmer about the use of data by finance professionals and the massive opportunities there are for Members to grow their practices. Ultimately, finance professionals are brilliant at interpreting financial data and using it to create reports for clients. So there is no reason why they can't interpret other data - notably from marketing and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/eEJwDy_D #data #accountants #bookkeepers #finance

We are thrilled & honored to have earned our 2024 Platinum Transparency Seal with Candid! 🏆 This seal indicates that Mary’s Center is transparent in its reporting of financial information, program metrics, governance, and staff. When you support Mary’s Center, you can feel confident in knowing that your contribution is making a critical impact on the people we serve. Learn how you can support us and make a difference at https://lnkd.in/eaztc7Rv

Accounting Today names NASBA President and CEO Daniel Dustin, CPA, as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting for 2024. "This much-anticipated and often-controversial listing identifies the thought leaders, change-makers, regulators and other leaders who are shaping the profession, and the issues that they face as they chart the future of accounting." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gWSPPiWk

In May, leaders in the accounting profession from across the country attended Vision 2027 to collaborate on expanding the CPA pipeline. This event connected key stakeholders to engage in meaningful, face-to-face discussions on transforming the future of the profession. Learn more about the long-term goals of Vision 2027 and how you can get involved in helping grow the pipeline. https://lnkd.in/gyZs3Nv7

🏢 🥊 🎶 From riding elevators with some celebrities on the way to an audit - like Harry Helmsley, Smokin' Joe Frazier, and Billy Joel - to serving as a tax accountant - The Florida CFO Group partner Barry Katz, shares his experiences and strategic insights spanning public accounting to entrepreneurial ventures with partner, Phil Nahajewski. 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAY🔑 📈 Strategic plans and advice, driven by teamwork and focused efforts, are key to boosting profitability and increasing shareholder value. Missed the live session? ▶ Catch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/eCE4ENYK Here's what you will learn in this talk: 🔹 Strategic thinking and decision-making in small and midsize businesses is critical. From mission statements to competitive analysis, it's about thinking like an owner and aligning actions with goals. 🔹 Enhance your business strategically - from developing intelligent pricing strategies to effective compensation committees. Simplify where possible and focus on boosting profitability and shareholder value. 🔹 Be competitively strategic as well. Understanding your product lines, monitoring KPIs, and building credibility with stakeholders are crucial aspects of staying competitive in the market. 🔹 Use essential KPIs like cash cycles, inventory management, and turnover rates. Tracking these metrics helps in setting and achieving growth and cash goals. 🗓 Join us next week Wed. June 19 at 8:15 AM on LinkedIn Live (for 15 min) for another insightful Coffee Talk with the M&A CEO, Deane Baron - click ATTEND: ➡ https://lnkd.in/eV39uHyj #CFOInsights #StrategicThinking #BusinessGrowth

How can nominating/governance committees prepare for 2024? 💡 Optimize board composition for an increasingly complex and changing business environment 💡 Consider how best to oversee new and changing risks and opportunities (AI, geopolitical, etc.) relevant to business and sector 💡 Ensure robust oversight of CEO succession Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePUGFtCy

How can nominating/governance committees prepare for 2024? 💡 Optimize board composition for an increasingly complex and changing business environment 💡 Consider how best to oversee new and changing risks and opportunities (AI, geopolitical, etc.) relevant to business and sector 💡 Ensure robust oversight of CEO succession Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMqRbuuP

How can nominating/governance committees prepare for 2024? 💡 Optimize board composition for an increasingly complex and changing business environment 💡 Consider how best to oversee new and changing risks and opportunities (AI, geopolitical, etc.) relevant to business and sector 💡 Ensure robust oversight of CEO succession Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erHESDsV