With the wrong attitude people pay lip-service to ethics. They behave properly when no one is looking – but when they have the opportunity their behavior is less than desirable. Ethics is a code of behavior. Some aspects of it are so wide-spread that we think of them as moral mandates. Others are specific to […]
Alice Heiman Founder & Chief Sales Officer Alice Heiman, LLC Instructor Courses Alice Heiman is a strong advocate for startups and small businesses. She focuses sales leaders on what it takes to get rapid and exponential growth in a business to business environment with a complex sale. For over 20 years, Alice has been helping […]
If you manage an Accounts Payable organization, chances are you have heard the words “Accounts Payable Workflow” or “Automation”. If you are part of an Accounts Payable trade association, you may have received invitations to webcasts promoting systems and perhaps have sat in on a few calls. Is your company considering the implementation of an […]
Most people know what a CPA is, but when you get beyond that all the abbreviations start to run together. CGMA, CIA, CFA… unless you’re in that industry, you may not really understand what each one actually represents. Plus, they vary by country so it can be hard to keep track as you begin working […]
Like Hollywood actors, professionals put themselves on the line with every word—taking a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome. Just like actors, even the best, most experienced coach benefits from script review, rehearsal, and coaching. Here are the 9 most common mistakes seen on the business stage and ways you can avoid them: […]
By now, you have probably figured out that developing and using a sales strategy isn’t as simple as determining how much money you want to make. A revenue goal alone won’t get you the long-term strategic sales you need to sustain growth. But, building a great sales strategy will help ensure the success of your […]
For many of us, as we advance further and further into this new digital world, we are assailed by a plethora of new technologies, new terms, new ways of thinking and new ways of processing transactions. One of these technologies is the blockchain. Few people really understand what the blockchain is, but banks, financial institutions, […]
We recently covered the various accounting certifications available in the United States, but it’s important to note that there are many other types of accounting certifications available around the world. Today we’re going to look at those in Canada. There was a considerable change in the past decade in Canadian accounting designations. In 2014, Canadian […]
Congratulations. You’ve been assigned to moderate a panel. This is a great opportunity to add value to your customers and elevate your reputation. As you already realize, there’s a great deal to be aware of. Keep in mind these 11 suggestions. You will set the tone for the session, raise the audience’s expectations, and be the glue […]
After reviewing United States and Canadian accounting certifications, today we’re going to take a look at EU accounting certifications. It would be impractical to cover every single certification available, so we’ll simply be highlighting a handful. ACCA Qualification The ACCA qualification is given by the ACCA – the global body for professional accountants. The ACCA […]
