Accounting and finance professionals are finding that they must continually learn, unlearn, and relearn to maintain their highly trusted position in a rapidly changing business environment. Accountants need to understand emerging technologies that are changing the profession, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotic process automation (RPA). They must do so in an environment […]
The new international Code of Ethics for professional accountants that was unveiled last month has been “long in the making,” according to Kim Gibson, CPA, a member of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) and chair of the board’s Rollout and Implementation Working Group. Gibson, who is the global head of independence for […]
Hello, my name is John. Like many of you, I am an American citizen living and working in the Philippines. Also, like many of you, the business climate was not what initially attracted me. Rather, it was the beautiful weather and a vastly different social experience from the United States. However, during my first […]
Many people simply resign themselves to having one phone number for both business and personal use. It’s sometimes messy, and there are some clients that you’d rather didn’t have your personal cell number, but it is easier than carrying two phones, right? Among other options, call-forwarding systems have been around for a long time. Think […]
Client When Susan Blanchett was told she no longer had a job, she decided to start her own business making and selling macaroons from home. Requests from friends turned into orders, orders turned into an online business: Macaroons4U. Within six months, she was taking so many orders, she decided to open her first store with […]
“The most Beloved Brands are either different, better or cheaper. Or else, not around for very long.” Firm Branding Branding your business is important. It helps customers and prospects identify with your business. Consistent use of your logo and presentation of materials is critical to building that recognition. Also consider your business name. What message […]
I recently had a lengthy conversation with one of my most valued clients, confidants and friend. I was dreading having such a conversation since I new ahead of time that it would not be a delightful exchange. I also knew that my Team and mostly me had been a disappointment. And we all hate to […]
