What CFOs Are Thinking: AI, Talent Crisis, Gen Z, and More

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Adam Zaki of CFO.com joins Blake and David to explore the trends reshaping the industry, from AI to the talent shortage. They dive into the murky waters of corporate financial controls and audit practices. They also examine what makes a truly effective CFO in today's dynamic business environment and why authenticity might be the most valuable trait in a leader's toolkit. Get an insider's perspective on the 150-hour CPA licensing requirement and hear ideas for reform that could revolutionize the profession.Sponsors Cloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casRightRev - http://accountingpodcast.promo/rightrevMakers Hub - http://accountingpodcast.promo/makershubChapters(01:18) - AI Trends in Finance

(02:42) - Adoption and Challenges of AI

(09:34) - Talent Shortage in Finance

(13:33) - Gen Z in the Finance Profession

(20:36) - Real Consequences of The Breakdown of Financial Controls

(30:03) - AT&T is Bypassing Big 4 Recruitment & Blake's Career Path

(31:45) - Q&A Session Begins

(32:22) - Would You Trade Your Job for a CFO Role?

(33:23) - Work-Life Balance in Accounting

(35:10) - Other Ways We Can Attract Talent to The Accounting Profession

(39:21) - Challenges in the Accounting Profession

(50:06) - Mentorship and Leadership in Accounting

(57:22) - Closing Remarks and Future Guests
 Show NotesFollow Adam’s stories on CFO.com: https://www.cfo.com/editors/azaki/75% of employees use AI at work: report | CFO San Francisco 49ers, MLB Star Shohei Ohtani Wrestle With Poor Financial Controls 34% of KPMG tax, audit and advisory interns plan to stay 5 years at first job: report | CFO Gen Z Pivots from Accounting, Pursues Creative Freedom and Entrepreneurship | CFO No Gimmicks, Just Authenticity: How To Attract Gen-Z Talent | CFO Peacocking, newskilling and digital detox: 9 new workplace trends CFOs must know | CFO Senior Leaders Nearly Twice as Likely To Receive AI Resources as Junior Staff | CFONeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

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