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The value of emotional intelligence in the accounting profession

Future CFO

Accountants with a high level of emotional intelligence can find motivation even in challenging situations, driving them to excel without giving in to undue stress. This skill aids accountants in communicating effectively, resolving conflicts and seeking support from colleagues, particularly during stressful periods.

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Accounting in Zimbabwe is “very very different”

CFO Talks

South African firms’ focus on compliance, but only a little else. Now, they are back, they’re applying for a new bank account because they have just won a tender.” Essential skills for accountants to possess Zebediah lists effective communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking are crucial skills for accountants.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Talent strategies for the finance function for 2024

Future CFO

In Singapore, for example, the shortage of accounting staff is most felt by small accounting firms that struggle to compete with the Big Four accounting firms. Talent shortage continues to persist in many parts of the world including Asia.

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12 Best Paying Jobs in Finance in 2023

CFO News Room

CFOs are some of the highest-paid finance professionals because they have experience and networks and excel at financial leadership. They may work in various industries, such as investment firms, accounting firms, banks, or the government. Senior Accountants. Communication Skills. Financial Manager.

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Talent cultivation: ISCA’s new programme to create diverse, inclusive talent pool

Future CFO

The programme will provide the students with opportunities to experience Singapore’s dynamic business environment, develop a global perspective and build their leadership, communication and project management skills, according to an ISCA statement.

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192: Macdonald Takundwa

CFO Talks

The different accounting firms will not be able to cater for the number of SMEs that we’ve got. The traditional accounting firms have got tailormade pricing or packages that they offer to the clients. An MBA gives you those skills to do strategic formulation and also to provide leadership.

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Beyond the pandemic: How finance continues or kick-starts RPA implementation

Future CFO

Leveraging automation to complement an existing finance and accounting workflow, scaling to meet the needs of accounting firms, regardless of size and finance departments in organisations, results in bridging automation gaps in finance and accounting processes, which leads to organisational growth.

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