heather satterley: you’ve got to meet people where they are

stop saying yes to everything and start saying yes to yourself.

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heather satterley is well-known for being an accounting tech expert. but tech isn’t the only skill accountants need today and for the future. “you can have great technology skills, but if you don’t have people skills and those softer skills, that’s going to be a problem,” she said.   

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one of those softer skills that will be a key skill for the future is problem-solving, which requires keeping an open mind to “look at not just facts and figures, but look at tools, resources, people and pull them all together,” she explained. no one can be an expert at everything, so having “a wide network of really awesome professionals” is vital for filling in any gaps “to get the job done.”  

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are you ready to become a data analyst?

the right dashboards can optimize your data … and your value.

by bonnie buol ruszczyk

business leaders are constantly called upon to make snap – yet important – decisions. yet, poring through spreadsheets, reports and financial statements can be a laborious and time-consuming process, especially for those who need to act on urgent matters.

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this is where data visualization tools can be a tremendous boon to organizations. automatically pulling from various data sources, these cloud-based, interactive dashboards present business data visually using charts, graphs and other widgets. once designed, these repositories save precious time for analysts, managers and key decision-makers, allowing them to focus on the information and analysis rather than on the grueling process of gathering it and creating reports.

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stop sending the wrong message to audit teams

audit is becoming further commodified. 

by alan anderson
transforming audit for the future

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the value of what we provide to clients has declined until it has become a commodity. that, in turn, drives our fees down.

the lack of innovation means that our clients can’t tell the difference between the audit we do and one done by the firm down the street. none of them provide relevant information or any value to our clients.

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if our clients don’t see the value, then the audit is only being done to meet a regulatory or banking requirement, and in that case, the cheapest option that meets that basic requirement is the one they choose.

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how to help a client start a new business

two men looking at computer screen

of course there’s a checklist … with 64 items to consider.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

many clients start small businesses and some grow into big businesses. anyone starting a business needs assistance at the beginning from an accountant on choosing an entity, determining the initial capitalization, getting an identification number and setting up the books.

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services also related in this area are buying a franchise, entering into a partnership and structuring investments. all proposed transactions by clients should be reviewed by an accountant for the tax consequences of such activities.
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adrian hong: necessity can make you an expert

innovation insights: trial by fire may not be fun, but it can make you a pro.

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with donny shimamoto

center for accounting transformation

adrian hong’s journey into the realm of environmental, social, and governmental (esg) reporting has been nothing short of inspiring. as the founder of hong consulting, llc, his dedication to assisting companies with esg reporting stems from a rich tapestry of experiences, all pointing to one common thread – the desire to help.

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after building a formidable reputation in auditing within public accounting and lending his skills to the financial accounting standards board for refining external taxonomy, life had other plans. hong returned to his roots in hawaii to steer the helm of his family’s venture, island plastic bags.

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