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Hiring on the minds of optimistic US finance execs
More US organisations want to hire, and almost half have begun to offer higher pay or other financial incentives to bring candidates on board.Leadership lessons in humility, listening, and resilience
Holly Fillipovich, CPA, CGMA, a US-based director of finance and business operations, offers insight on Elon Musk’s management style and more.UK, US agree to exchange corporate tax reports
The US and the UK have agreed to exchange the country-by-country tax reports they each require large multinational companies to file.The value of sleep, and a blockchain primer
Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CGMA, DBA, a college professor, shares recent insight on blockchain, sustainability resources, and the value of sleep.Quiz: Words apart – UK v US English
Even in an increasingly globalised world, words for common objects still diverge. See how much you know about British and American differences with this short quiz.Time for a reboot
While the march of automation may seem a potent threat to job security, there are ways to profit from it.Travel for work? Follow this flight advice
Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, has answers to common travel conundrums.Problem-solving mistakes, and drawbacks of remote work
Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the founder of a CPA firm, shares recent insight on problem-solving missteps, remote work, and how we can be smarter.4 best ways to use advanced analytics
Advanced analytics help companies use increasing amounts of data to improve their business and financial performance. Here are the four preferred purposes for advanced analytics.6 tactics that make for happy employees
These six factors are considered key drivers of job satisfaction, which is crucial to feeling happy at work, research by staffing firm Robert Half suggests.Why people won’t change, how introverts lead
Jackie Fitzgerald, ACMA, CGMA, a career coach, shares insight on team dynamics, quiet leadership, and one of her favourite all-time articles.5 rules of effective data visualisation
Presenting data in a way that your audience can grasp quickly supports better decision-making. A new CGMA briefing, developed in partnership with KPMG, describes how.5 Microsoft Office tips you can’t live without
Some of us have used Microsoft Office for so many years that we think there’s nothing new to learn. That’s almost never true. Read on for five tips for being more efficient when using Office.Why lease accounting laggards face serious risks
Here’s what organisations need to consider as they implement the new Financial Accounting Standards Board rules—and why it’s smart to start that work promptly.Changing technology, changing global trade
Mike Gray, FCMA, CGMA, whose organisation offers part-time CFO services, shares news on technology’s role in payments and the global economy.7 tips for effective project reporting
Keeping track of a portfolio of billion pound projects takes organisation and interpersonal skills, as well as technical know-how.Helpful tech tools, and battling mediocrity
Tom Hood, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs and the Business Learning Institute, offers tech advice and more in his reading list.On the front line
Management accountants can play a crucial role in the war on cyber-crime.Look ahead: A flurry of data on economic growth
From Facebook’s earnings to French consumer confidence, indicators will point the way forward for the global economy.
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