Why accountants are advising on financial and broader business decision-making
The ability of accounting professionals to understand and analyze data enables them to provide important strategic insights to their organizations. Finance and accounting professionals no longer are just providing historical data but have earned a seat at the table to drive decision-making.
Organizational leaders are looking to make real-time, data-driven decisions, and CPAs and CGMA designation holders are enabling this agility. Meanwhile, learning basic accounting skills provides the foundation for becoming a better finance professional and leader in the future.
Learn more in this video featuring Tom Hood, CPA/CITP, CGMA, executive vice president for business growth and engagement for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA & CIMA, and Rita Karachun, CPA, CGMA, senior vice president and global controller for Merck.