Gartner

Gartner research has identified some common characteristics of companies with the fastest accounting close.

Corporate finance chiefs are hoping technology can work toward controlling costs.

Despite surging inflation levels and the ongoing labor shortage, less than one-third of top executives plan to offer salary increases to all employees.

CFOs will increasingly turn to cost reductions, not just price increases, if above-average inflation continues, according to a Gartner survey.

Clients anticipate that audit fees will increase in 2021 due to the impact of inflation, COVID-19, acquisitions and divestitures, according to a survey by Gartner.

The corporate finance and accounting area underperforms compared to other job functions when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion.

With the world going through a recession, stakeholders and investors of client companies will lean on accounting firms more than ever to maintain trust and confidence in their companies.

A lack of modern lease accounting capabilities makes it difficult for many businesses with large lease portfolios to regain control, improve liquidity and plan for the future.

Employees are worried about whether they can return to work safely.