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Financial Discipline Has No Deadline

A commercial building products repair and installation company that has operated continuously for over 75 years recently engaged us to get it audit-ready. There is no sale in process, no IPO on the calendar, and no institutional investor forcing the issue. That engagement—and a growing number like it—says more about where the market’s expectations have moved than any headline transaction we could point to.

When Strategy Works But Execution Fails

A newly hired CFO arrives with a clear mandate: accelerate performance and prepare the company for its next stage of growth. The leadership team quickly aligns around strategy.

From Preparation to Execution: What We’re Seeing in Real Time

Finance leaders accelerate execution into 2026 as companies modernize infrastructure, adopt AI, strengthen reporting, and prepare for transactions.

What Recent Client Engagements Reveal About Market Momentum Going Into 2026

Companies across industries are investing in stronger financial infrastructure and public-company discipline, revealing a quieter but meaningful wave of middle-market momentum heading into 2026.

From Fire Drill To Framework: Six Keys To Strong Internal Controls

While management teams often concentrate on bankers, investor presentations and legal filings, one area can derail their debut faster than almost anything else: SOX readiness.

Scaling Smarter: How to Build Financial Resilience Before Growth Outpaces Your Team

For many growing companies, the first signs of strain don’t show up in the factory or sales pipeline. They appear in finance. A month-end close that drags on for weeks. Reports that don’t line up with what leaders see on the ground. Unanswered questions from banks or auditors.
Prepare Your Company For ESG Scrutiny In Five Steps

Manufacturing Mismatches: Common Accounting Pitfalls—and How to Fix Them

With over 30 years advising companies on accounting, financial reporting and complex business challenges, I’ve seen technology transform operations.

Before You Scale: The AI Audit Framework Every Company Should Use

With over 30 years advising companies on accounting, financial reporting and complex business challenges, I’ve seen technology transform operations.

Can You Outsource Risk? What Business Owners Should Know About SaaS Compliance

Public and private companies that outsource their financial reporting activities can potentially gain advantages in several ways.

Streamline Your Lease Accounting with Blythe Global Advisors: Comprehensive Support for Every Stage

Public and private companies that outsource their financial reporting activities can potentially gain advantages in several ways.

It’s Time to Improve Your Company’s Tax Accounting Process

Public and private companies that outsource their financial reporting activities can potentially gain advantages in several ways.

The Financial Aftermath of a Cyberattack and the Accounting Expert’s Role

Public and private companies that outsource their financial reporting activities can potentially gain advantages in several ways.
CFO at desk

Do You Have What It Takes To Be CFO?

Public and private companies that outsource their financial reporting activities can potentially gain advantages in several ways.

The Changing Landscape of Company Audits: PCAOB’s Increased Vigilance and the Exodus of Audit Firms

Public and private companies that outsource their financial reporting activities can potentially gain advantages in several ways.

Accounting Regulators Step Up Rules Amid Declining Pool Of Qualified Talent

Public and private companies that outsource their financial reporting activities can potentially gain advantages in several ways.

4 Reasons To Outsource Financial Reporting

Public and private companies that outsource their financial reporting activities can potentially gain advantages in several ways.
Prepare Your Company For ESG Scrutiny In These Five Steps

Prepare Your Company For ESG Scrutiny In These Five Steps

You've Successful Completed a SPAC Transaction – Now What? Five Key Things to Do Today

You’ve Successfully Completed a SPAC Transaction – Now What? Five Key Things to Do Today

SPAC Deals: How to Prepare to Sell your Business and Go Public Simultaneously

SPAC Deals: How to Prepare to Sell Your Business and Go Public Simultaneously

Institute of Internal Auditors, Los Angeles Chapter

What Does the Future of Work Look Like Post-Pandemic? Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Panel Weighs In

Key Considerations For M&A Transactions During COVID-19

Key Considerations For M&A Transactions During COVID

Reasons to Stay on Track with SOX/Internal Audit Controls During COVID-19

Reasons to Stay on Track with SOX/Internal Audit Controls During COVID-19

BGA Perspective - January 2020

Five Ways to Turbocharge Your Career as a CFO

BGA Perspective - July 2019

New Lease Accounting Rule: Emerging Best Practices