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Most companies are saying the right things when it comes to trust but my company’s assessments and research findings confirm that what they say is not translating to results. Even those companies that have statements like “respect individuals,” “our people are our point of difference,” or “value our and all people” as part of their mission statements. That’s because trust like a real apology, is not like changing a light bulb. Saying, “I trust you” in an environment that is judgmental and lacks value and respect for people sounds a lot like saying “I'm sorry” without accepting any accountability for whatever you did. Trust comes from actions that you take but it must be felt by others in order to resonate. So why do so many leaders not understand this about their people? Because they aren’t listening.  They don’t understand that when it comes to trust, respect of who they are is more important than recognition . In today’s new normal, people want to be  heard . T...

Small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) are a critically important part of the profession: they constitute the vast majority of accountancy practices worldwide and, in many areas of the world, are believed to employ the majority of professional accountants working in practice. Furthermore, SMPs typically serve small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs), commonly referred to as engines of growth and innovation. There is no standard definition of what constitutes an SME, but  Edinburgh Group  research estimates indicate that more than 95% of enterprises across the world are SMEs, accounting for approximately 60% of private sector employment and contributing significantly to countries’ gross domestic product (GDP). SMEs are crucial to the health, stability, and sustainable economic growth of both developed and developing economies. It is well recognized that professional accountants are often the preferred source of advice for SMEs, typically forming long-term relationships...

Banyak pengusaha yang secara khusus tidak suka dengan PEMBUKUAN. Tetapi sebagai pemilik UKM, hal tersebut merupakan tugas pengusaha untuk memastikan bahwa uang perusahaan dikelola dengan tepat. Berikut beberapa tips untuk mengelola Pembukuan UKM Anda Edukasi Diri Anda .  Pembukuan mungkin kelihatan sulit karena Anda tidak familiar bagaimana melakukannya. Banyak kampus dan akuntan profesional yang menyediakan kursus. Mengapa Anda tidak menyediakan waktu untuk belajar? Hal itu membuktikan bahwa adalah bijak menginvestasikan waktu Anda. Pilih Software yang Tepat.  Usahakan mengelola Pembukuan Anda menggunakan bantuan perangkat lunak akuntansi (accounting Software) yang tepat. Tetap Terorganisir.  Pembukuan yang efektif memerlukan catatan yang akurat. Pikirkan sesekali mengenai kebiasaan kerja usaha Anda. Beberapa pengusaha merasakan bahwa ada manfaatnya untuk menyimpan kwitansi atau bukti dan sekali seminggu secara reguler memperbaharui pembukuannya. Gunakan Bantua...

Everyone knows how difficult it can be to find new clients – but the flip side of that is how easy it is to lose the clients you already have, through inattention, complacency, or worse. “There are challenges that we all face, especially as we get comfortable in our client relationships,” noted Maureen Schwartz, executive director of BKR International (http://www.bkr.com), a leading global association representing  more than 160 independent accounting and business advisory firms in over 500 offices and 80 countries. “CPAs must be mindful of how they talk and act in order to keep client trust and loyalty.” With that in mind, BKR shared 10 ways to alienate your clients and shrink your book of business. Only talk about yourself.  Your clients do not really care that your firm won “Best Places to Work” for three years straight. Clients want to talk about their business and how you can help them. Do your homework. Review their Web site, social media pages and res...

(Source: www.cgma.org)               In a business world that’s increasingly turning to technology for strategic insights, the skillsets that accounting and finance leaders need on their teams are changing. To capitalise on new tools, CFOs are finding that they need people who: -Can use Big Data for predictive and prescriptive analytics. -Are comfortable with digital, mobile, cloud, and software-as-a-service technologies. -Have strong technological skills in the area of cybersecurity. Finance leaders don’t have the luxury of waiting to add these skills to their teams, Tony Klimas, EY global finance performance improvement advisory leader, said in a new EY report on preparing for the future finance function. “The change is so significant and the new capabilities so advantageous, that if you take a wait-and-see approach, you run the risk of being put at a severe competitive disadvantage,” Klimas said. At...

10 November is International Accounting Day and to mark this special event, we’ve put together some interesting facts about accountancy that may surprise you. (Source: www.icas.com) 1. The father of accounting was Luca Pacioli Italian mathematician Luca Pacioli published the first book about double-entry bookkeeping on 10 November 1494 – and it is in his honour that International Accountants Day was started. His book,  Summa de Arithmetica, Geometria, Proportioni et Proportionalita , described keeping accounts for assets, liabilities, capital, income, and expenses, much like the systems we use today in balance sheets and income statements. He advocated the use of ledgers and is known for saying a person should not go to sleep at night until their debits and credits are equal. 2. The world's first accountants originated in Ancient Mesopotamia Accounting is thousands of years old and  can be traced as far back as ancient Mesopotamia .  ...

Psychologists call it “thin slicing.” Within moments of meeting you, people decide all sorts of things about you, from status to intelligence to conscientiousness. Career experts say it takes just three seconds for someone to determine whether they like you and want to do business with you. Fortunately, you have some control over the way others see you. For example, wearing tailored clothes and looking your conversation partner in the eye will generally create a more positive impression. But as for how aggressive you seem? That’s largely determined by your facial structure. Here, we’ve rounded up 12 assumptions people make about you — sometimes accurate and sometimes less so — based on first impressions. Read on to find out what signals you might be giving off. Drake Baer contributed reporting on a previous version of this article. (1) If you’re trustworthy People may decide on your trustworthiness in as little as a tenth of a second. Princeton researchers found t...

For a new auditor, the first busy season can be an exciting time and a fantastic opportunity for professional growth. Here are suggestions for new auditors and those who nurture their development. Stay calm. New staff members often put immense pressure on themselves. Don't. Public accounting veterans understand that there is a steep learning curve for new auditors. An in-charge auditor will lead the way, explain procedures, and answer questions. The team leadership also should assign you tasks that match the level of your skills and competence. New auditors should know that the solutions to some problems are beyond their skill set. Show up on time with a smile. Attitude and punctuality are two things every new auditor can control. Staff members who are present and pleasant to work with will find themselves in demand throughout the firm, which may present unique work opportunities not afforded to their peers. Be conscientious. The routine work done by new auditors, such as ca...