The latest trends in finance, accounting, data, and technology are redefining the work of finance and accounting (F&A) professionals everywhere. For Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), these rapid changes in the F&A industry mean that they need to adjust and recalibrate their roles as they redefine what makes a good CFO and meet the growing needs of their business. Here are four important skills that will help CFOs deliver more in the next five years, according to CFOs:

In any company, having a strong, competent management team is crucial for achieving the organization’s goals. Your startup is no different. Assessing company management is as important as getting your financials in order, especially if you’re looking to speak with investors.

Data is the currency of today’s business success. With every transaction producing useful information to improve and optimize their processes, businesses of all size and purpose are pooling significant resources to make the most out of their data. Startup businesses, above all, benefit the most from data integration. Data helps small businesses, especially those with limited resources focus their efforts in improving the most essential aspects of their business. To help owners like you grow your small business, here are some tips on data management and utilization:

Putting up an e-commerce business is an exciting endeavor. Whether you’re a first-time business owner or a serial entrepreneur, running your own e-commerce store can be a daunting challenge, especially if you don’t have business bookkeeping basics down pat.

Since Donald Trump assumed the Presidency of the United States in 2017, many were troubled that the outsourcing industry will take a huge hit. The “America First” policy has placed restrictions in companies that seek to gather talent resources from countries other than the United States. On the other side of the Atlantic, the EU’s GDPR rollout has made it more difficult for outsourcing firms to process and/or manage data from EU citizens.

At some point, starting an accounting firm has crossed the minds of every accountant. Chances are, you’re here because you’re thinking of going on your own. But there’s no point in hiding that you have a lot of things to consider before starting your own accounting business. To motivate you in taking your first steps, here are some points on why you should consider starting your own firm.