When Sarbanes-Oxley became effective, there was concern over how it would affect the economy. There was concern in particular that the enactment of SOX would cause fewer companies to go public. Over a decade later that concern has drastically lessened as IPOs continue to generate billions of dollars. In fact, more than 1,200 IPOs generated $195.5B […]
You know your company needs a CEO and a CFO. What about a CLO? CLO stands for Chief Learning Officer, which is one of the more recent additions to the C-suite. The CLO is in charge of the company’s learning policies, goals, and budget. The first CLO on record is Steve Kerr at GE. Rumor […]
A college education has become nearly essential in the modern knowledge economy. University programs can provide an excellent foundation in just about any subject, whether that subject is chemistry, philosophy, or business management. The foundation that a university education provides can, in turn, provide the foundation for a successful career in just about any field. […]
Ask almost anyone about what their company has done to make learning happen and they will likely say, “We’ve got an LMS.” Really? Well my car has spark plugs, but that doesn’t make it a car. Yet most people refer to their company’s LMS as if buying and implementing it actually did something useful, and […]
If you’ve ever hired a new employee, you know what a headache it can be. A recent study of 37,000 global employers found that 36% of respondents had trouble filling available positions. So if you find yourself sorting through dozens – if not hundreds – of resumes and cover letters and can only find a few candidates […]
No matter how hard you try, you can’t escape Excel. It is an integral part of business these days. Even if your organization uses other software and systems, you likely end up working in Excel project after project. One study found that the ability to use spreadsheet software like Excel is a basic job requirement for […]
Overall communication skills have declined dramatically in recent years. Thanks to the onslaught of new technology, there are many ways to communicate like email, instant message, video conferencing, and social media. As a result more traditional communication skills – like phone skills – have practically disappeared. While that may not affect your entire company, this […]
Traditional professional development and continuing education methods typically require employees to take the same courses, even if they aren’t always relevant for every employee. That’s not only a waste of your employees’ time; it’s also a huge waste of money. New online platforms not only make it possible for employees to take the right courses […]
There is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction in the internal audit function right now. A new study by Deloitte found that only 13 percent of chief audit executives (CAEs) were very satisfied with the skills of their audit teams. More than half reported being dissatisfied with their team’s skills. But these departments can’t find better candidates, because it’s […]
Many people think the hardest part of being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is passing the CPA exam. And while that is quite a feat, the real challenge is keeping up with your CPE requirements to maintain your license. That’s 40 hours/year over a lot of very busy years! For CPAs who work in large […]
