Parents have to be more pragmatic in how they advise their offspring, so students gain the skills needed by business, according to Mark Venning, Chairman of the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling, as quoted by the Globe and …
The Ontario Securities Commission wants to see more women in executive roles: The proposed amendments would require TSX-listed issuers (and other non-venture issuers) that are reporting issuers in Ontario to provide disclosure regarding the following matters on an annual basis: …
“People don’t show in financial statements.” The old Treasurer looked at the assembled charity Board. “You see a building and salaries, but not the people. When I address you every year, I usually talk about the leaky roof or the …
Accounting isn’t a popular subject. Accountants don’t have a sexy image. Yet accountants perform a valuable service for both corporations and individuals. They help people navigate through mazes of government regulations. They save people money on taxes. They help people …
Whether it’s reporting to the Executive Director, the Board or a funder, status reports are critical. They show that: You are in control of the situation, despite any setbacks, You are organized, You are accountable for the resources used, and …
Accounting is all about deadlines. From the weekly cheque run to the monthly management reports, the quarterly shareholder reporting and the annual tax return, there is always something that has to be done NOW! At the same time, there are …
There are many stages a computer system goes through during an implementation. At first, it is just an idea perhaps starting with frustration with the current system or a sudden new requirement that the current computer (if there is one) …
Personal professional development is very important for accountants, but have you noticed how often the accounting system languishes, still at the version that was installed years ago? As an implementation consultant, I would talk to clients about features they were …
As a small manufacturer, look getting your first order from a giant company like Walmart or Sears can be a dream come true. But that dream can turn into a nightmare if you don’t have the right systems in place. …
The Division Manager looked at me. “Don’t ask me why we didn’t meet budget. Those budget numbers aren’t mine. They’re way too high. I never agreed to that.” If you are a financial analyst, that quote might be very familiar …