A financial controller – sometimes called a "comptroller" – is the lead accounting executive in a company. A controller's duties can vary depending upon the size of the company, the complexity of ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Accounting professionals can be self-employed or work for a specific company. Most accountants specialize in a specific discipline of accounting, including taxes, accounts receivable, cost accounting, ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

With only a few days to go before the April 15 filing deadline, tax season is almost over — but for many accountants in the U.S., work is hardly slowing down. Between a wave of retirees and a drop in ...

Purpose: To provide an overview of the fundamentals for basic fund accounting and the financial reporting structure within the context of higher education accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting ...

As the founder and CEO of a financial and accounting services firm, I’ve learned firsthand that the best approach to accounting is being proactive, not reactive. Unfortunately, many companies only ...