10. Future Opportunities – Where do they exist?
In public accounting, you are exposed to numerous type of companies, big – medium – small. It is a natural progression that if you choose to leave public accounting (I…
9. Reconciling cash – How important is this function?
Very likely when you work on your first compliance engagement in public accounting, cash is your area to audit. Reconciling cash is rather uneventful 99 out of a 100 times. …
8. Doing the right thing 100% of the time?
It has been my experience that accountants frequently come with an altruistic ego that results in a confidence of being right even if they are wrong. Today I read an…
7. Accountants + Entrepreneurs = similar and different characters
Frequently, accountants work for entrepreneurs in their career (founders need tax, finance and accounting advice). In some respects, it can be on the opposite ends of the personality spectrum and…
6. Appreciation of accounting and finance.
I have been selling into finance and accounting for my entire professional career. This deck is a must read by a proficient operator. a160z - Andreessen Horowitz - by Caroline Moon: https://a16z.com/2018/06/11/finance-strategy-leadership/…