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Resources for helping you anticipate and shape the future of the accounting & finance profession.

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Experts and resources to help you meet change head-on and become #FutureReady.

Technology, demographics, and business trends are changing faster than ever before, presenting accounting and business leaders with a unique set of challenges and opportunities.

Being #FutureReady means being aware, predictive, and adaptive as change comes. It means thinking long-term and learning quickly so you don’t just survive change – you thrive in it.

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Change is inevitable – and in the world of accounting and finance, it’s already arrived.

Are you ready?

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Research & analysis that's a step ahead

Looking at the future of technology & business and what it means for Certified Public Accountants.

Jobs are Changing: Invest in Technology Today to Prepare Your Business for Tomorrow

By Mike Sabbatis, CEO of XCM, and Tom Hood, CEO of BLI

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Enabling the Standardization of Business Processes

By Mike Sabbatis, CEO of XCM, and Tom Hood, CEO of BLI

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Winning Strategies to Transform TCJA to a Growth Driver

By Thomson Reuters

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Productivity Enablement: Simplifying the Most Challenging Parts of Your Job and Becoming Future-Ready

By Mike Sabbatis, CEO of XCM, and Tom Hood, CEO of BLI

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How the Right Technology Can Change Your Work Culture and Help You Win the Talent War

By Mike Sabbatis, CEO of XCM, and Tom Hood, CEO of BLI

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Becoming a Future-Ready Practice

By Sage

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Adapting to the Full Potential of Exponential Change

By Mike Sabbatis, CEO of XCM, and Tom Hood, CEO of BLI

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Driving Strategy: What Happens When a CFO or CTO Gains Capacity?

By Mike Sabbatis, CEO of XCM, and Tom Hood, CEO of BLI

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CEO of a Growing Non-Profit Elevates his Ability to Execute with the Help of a Strategic Virtual Assistant Team

By Delegate Solutions

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learning & CPE

Courses and content to equip your team

Our CPE and learning content is available in a variety of formats. Get a head start on you

Master key MBA concepts in hours, not years.

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The Anticipatory Organization – Accounting and Finance Edition

30 CREDITS

It’s everything they didn't tell you about being a CPA.

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from the bli blog

#FutureReady updates as they happen

The BLI blog is a library of #FutureReady resources. News, podcasts, and articles – all updated in real time.

The new era of 'professional apprenticeships' for Finance and Accounting

Registered Apprertniceships

On February 23, 2023 I had the privilege of testifying before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee in support of SB 413…

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The Red Volkswagen and Professional Apprenticeships

Current Affairs

Yes, Professional Apprenticeships Are on the Rise! Have you ever experienced a colleague mentioning something to you, say all…

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Finance Leaders Convene to Reimagine the Future of Finance

On March 31, over 80 finance leaders from a diverse range of companies continued the Future of Finance conversation. This…

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our team

Influence. Insight. Leadership

Our team represents some of the foremost experts on what it takes to be #FutureReady. We’re committed to helping you anticipate change and lead your team.

Tom Hood

Daniel Burrus

Rebekah Olson

Peter Margaritis

Kassi Rushing

Karl Ahlrichs

Alan Patterson

Jennifer Elder

Bill Sheridan

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