Ethical Pitfalls Accounting Professionals Face Every Day

As an accountant, you work with confidential information and sensitive data daily. Since the numbers can affect bonuses and stock prices, you might face ethical issues in your activities. These issues can include conflicts of interest, confidentiality issues, or fraudulent activities. When faced with these dilemmas, you need to make the right choices to appropriately […]

Beyond the ERP – Why Data Truly Matters to Your Organization

Big data is a buzzword in the accounting profession. It’s often described as too big for traditional data management to handle, streaming at a significant speed that quickly must be dealt with, and coming in all types of formats. Although the enormity of big data may be its focal point, what truly matters is what organizations do with the data […]

Storytelling Is Essential to How You Manage Data

As an accountant, storytelling is essential to sharing data. Using stories to share how data relates to business decisions in easily understood ways helps to explain complex information in a digestible way. Because people remember impactful stories, they’ll more easily retain what you said and apply it to short- and long-term planning. Learn more about […]

How Automation Can Help You Push Past Your Performance “Lid”

Although many people see automation as a threat to the accounting profession, it actually provides many benefits to the industry. Automation improves accounting functions and workflows, making jobs easier and freeing up time to add additional value for employers. As a result, automation is pushing the limits of what companies can accomplish, bringing their results […]

AI and Machine Learning Are Driving Accounting Innovation

As an accounting professional, you are well educated on how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been driving innovation in the industry. With AI’s impact on accounting functions and workflows, you are used to transformations in what responsibilities you take on and how you complete your tasks. You also know that the rise of […]

Accounting Conferences You Should Attend in 2019

As a Canadian accounting professional, you should be attending conferences related to your field. You gain opportunities to network with other professionals while staying current on industry news and trends. Here are four accounting conferences you may want to attend in 2019. 4 Accounting and Finance Conferences That Can Boost Your Career This Year 1. […]