Bryan Strickland

2 weeks ago | journalofaccountancy.com | Bryan Strickland

news PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT While generative AI is moving forward at breakneck speed, it’s not that difficult for AI newcomers to quickly get up to speed and start harnessing the horsepower. “Generative AI is like a car. It is getting better, more efficient, and more feature-rich,” tech expert Wesley Hartman said.

3 weeks ago | fm-magazine.com | Bryan Strickland

The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) on Tuesday published The UK Stewardship Code 2026, an updated set of principles that offers a framework for reporting that aims to support long-term sustainable value creation while significantly reducing the reporting burden for signatories. The new code, set to take effect 1 January 2026, defines stewardship as “the responsible allocation, management, and oversight of capital to create long-term sustainable value for clients and beneficiaries”.

3 weeks ago | journalofaccountancy.com | Bryan Strickland

news ACCOUNTING EDUCATION A 24% enrollment spike in accounting programs at two-year institutions highlights a strong spring semester for interest in the profession among college students.

1 month ago | journalofaccountancy.com | Bryan Strickland

news HUMAN RESOURCES Five years from now, Generation Z and Millennial employees are expected to comprise more than 70% of the global workforce. Many in those groups are willing to change jobs in search of what they want from work, but a significant part of what they want is job security.

1 month ago | fm-magazine.com | Bryan Strickland

As the amount of time spent working from home creeps downward around the globe, less than one-fifth of those working fully in an office environment consider that to be the ideal work model for them. That’s less than ideal for business leaders charged with recruiting and retaining top talent as they decide whether a return-to-office mandate makes sense for the success of their companies.