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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.4 quick tips to improve mobile security
Remote work is convenient, but it can expose organisations to data breaches if workers’ mobile devices are not properly secured.Retail’s future and timeless leadership topics
A reading list from Ammar Alhassan, FCMA, CGMA, a CFO in the Middle East, explores team building, what shopping might look like in 2027, and more.How to help internal audit reduce fraud losses
Internal auditors can use a number of strategies to help organisations do a better job tracking down fraud, according to a panel of internal auditors, fraud examiners, and a regulator.6 traits of leading finance functions
Making the finance function more efficient and useful is a priority for CFOs. Here’s what the leading finance departments have in common.Look ahead: Consumers signal strength of major economies
Housing data in China and consumer sentiment in Europe and North America are among the indicators that could point to economic growth.In defence of night owls
A reading list from Stefany Williams, CPA, CGMA, a not-for-profit CEO in the US, explores better worker training, why late risers aren’t lazy, and more.
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