Interviewing Accountants? Be Sure to Ask These 3 Questions
It’s a rare breed that truly enjoys the hiring process. For many, it’s akin to chewing on tinfoil, while listening to an elevator music version of a Yoko Ono song.
At the same time, conducting effective, well-planned interviews can mean identifying quality candidates from those who may not
3 Technical Skills Every Accountant Must Master
As your accounting career progresses, so too does your skill set.
Ideally, you would complement this natural evolution with some additional professional development. Employers today are looking for candidates who possess some very specific competencies. In fact, there are 3 technical skills every accountant must master if they want to advance
5 Benefits of Working in International Accounting
In the risk adverse world of finance, transitioning into a role in international accounting can seem quite daunting.
There are, however, some very specific benefits to be gained by broadening your work horizons.
Here are 5 reasons why it may be time to pack your bags (and maybe your sunscreen too!).
How to Tell When It’s Time to Leave Your Accounting Job
It’s one of the toughest calls to make: how do you know when it’s time for you to stop complaining about your accounting or finance job, and to start looking for a new one? Here are some signs that you should be preparing your exit.
Do you hate your job?
Why Managers Should Quit Hiring People Like Themselves
It can be all-too tempting to hire people who are mirror-images of ourselves, both in terms of professional experience and personalities. There are good reasons, however, why you might want to consider some candidates who won’t be mistaken for your doppelgangers.
It’s a well-known phenomenon, albeit one many
Debunking 4 Myths About Accountants
Fact or fiction? We take a look at four of the widest misconceptions about accountants and the accounting profession.
Let’s be perfectly honest: accountants don’t exactly enjoy the best popular image. While accounting remains by all means a highly respected profession, stereotypes and misperceptions about accountants abound, resulting
How to Stay on Top of Industry Trends
There’s a whole world beyond your company’s office. It’s vital for accountants to be clued into that world – to be au courant with the wider trends and developments in their industry. Here’s how you can stay up-to-date.
Part of excelling in an accounting role is becoming
Landing Your First Accounting or Finance Job
For new graduates, landing that first job can be a challenge, especially in these uncertain times. Here are some tips for rookie accountants looking for their first opportunity.
There’s been a lot of bad press about the job market in recent years. The situation is improving, of course, but
Tips for Giving Back and Finding Meaning as an Accountant
Accountants have skills that can make a positive difference – not just for their companies’ bottom lines, but also for the world we live in. Here are some ideas about how you can give back.
Let’s not be bashful here: as an accountant or finance professional, you possess some highly
The Importance of Ongoing Professional Development
Whether you’re a CA, CGA or CMA, your work as an accountant will never be just about the numbers.
Sure, your expertise in taxation, finance and auditing is invaluable, but often, what really sets you apart in this industry is versatility. That means a truly successful accountant will possess
7 Tips for Switching Industries as an Accountant in Toronto
If you’re an accountant in Toronto who has extensive experience in one industry, but are considering switching industries, you know (or else, are about to learn) that making that kind of move can sometimes be a real struggle. You may have worked
