Finance leaders don’t need another headline reminding them of the talent shortage. They’re living it. 83% of senior leaders report an accounting talent shortage, up from 70% in 2022. Baby boomers with decades of institutional knowledge are retiring in waves. Gen Z, meanwhile, is less likely to pursue accounting in the first place, often citing [...]

For years, franchise growth was about adding more units and piling on debt. Bigger equaled better—at least on paper. That playbook doesn’t work anymore. Lenders and investors are making it clear: the winners today are operators who execute well, run efficient operations, and deliver consistent financial performance. That shift changes how smart franchise executives think [...]

AI is everywhere right now. It’s in your inbox, on your LinkedIn feed, and in every software vendor’s sales pitch. Accounting is no exception. The promise? Faster closes, fewer errors, and smarter decisions, all on autopilot. The reality? That’s a little more nuanced — and a lot more interesting if you’re paying attention. While nearly [...]