I follow a few presentation/design related blogs and a quote near the end of one post recently caught my eye, as I think the following is instructive for those of us in the audit business, tasked frequently with presenting the results of our work: Business presentation design is a blend of practicing good design, andContinue reading “Good design facilitates effective communication”
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Feeling bloody young
A couple letters to the editor of CPA Magazine in this month’s issue made me feel so young again: I’m can only guess at what you were thinking, putting “It really is a bloody big deal†on the April cover. Were you trying to be hip, or edgy? CPAs are professionals and the magazine shouldContinue reading “Feeling bloody young”
Working the phones for audit purposes
Inc. published a short article on “working the phone†yesterday that touched on a number of things that anyone should take to heart if their job involves talking to people on the phone, which is to say, pretty much all office workers that do work. This is one of the bigger differences between my previousContinue reading “Working the phones for audit purposes”
Top traits of an effective internal auditor
The President of the IIA shares what he sees as the top seven attributes of an effective internal auditor, and in general I agree, with a few distinctions. The most important attribute is referred to as business acumen, but the description that accompanies it has more to do with having an in-depth knowledge of theContinue reading “Top traits of an effective internal auditor”
Work-life balance: Laptops on holiday
Work-life balance is a topic that comes up frequently in the accounting profession. Robert Half, a recruiting company, surveys accountants occasionally. 38% of accountants take the office with them on holiday in the form of either a laptop or handheld computer. The research also found that 34% of accountants globally admit to working in theContinue reading “Work-life balance: Laptops on holiday”