Do you agree with the prediction about AI and finance jobs? If you are interested in a finance career, what moves do you make now?
150 hours of college credits to become a CPA (in other words, an extra year in college) is one reason students choose something other than accounting. Makes sense. Rational. It also is a roadblock because of the out-of-pocket $. Anyway, there are cracks in the system that may change this.
How much of a real difference do you think the changes at GS will make for younger bankers (analysts and associates)? Why are they making the changes?
What is the main advantage of internal promotions to CFO? Main disadvantage? Does this have any bearing on your prospective career path?
Given the changing profile of management accounting, does this appeal to you? What are the skillsets you need to develop?
In what way is the hiring of an outsider CFO at Intel underscore the importance of strategic thinking ability for CFOs in general? How might this affect your career?
What are the potential disadvantages of Tesla naming insiders to the accounting and finance positions? What are potential advantages? How would you assess the potential impact of the compensation packages?
Does the prediction that labor (human capital) in finance departments will be increasingly replaced in the next business downturn have any implications for you in your career goals?
Intel has a new CEO, who was previously CFO. What skillsets make a CFO a viable CEO candidate? Are there implications for your career path?
In your opinion, how important is an understanding of strategic finance as part of the skill set for CFOs? Do you believe that the new CFO at LOW will be successful? How would you measure his success? What are the implications for you as you consider a career choice?
Uber has a new CFO, who has had IPO experience, plus experience as a CEO. Do you agree with the assessment that “boards love to see CFOs who have done more than finance”? What in Mr. Chai’s background did Uber’s board want.
If you were/are a CPA, would you agree/disagree with the AICPA’s decision to grant ABVs to non-CPAs? Does the ABV appeal to you (now) as a possible career choice?
How do you think the use of “bots” for finance and accounting positions in firms like Levis will affect your career projection? What exactly do you foresee as being part of the “upskill” skill set?
