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An Apostate Indicts Our Educational System

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He began to think deeply and independently about what has happened to American higher education and came to the radical conclusion that it’s a big waste of time, money, and talent. Plenty of people complain about our ineffectual education system, but Gibson is actually challenging it. He blames it for the slowdown of innovation.

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The modern CFO: Guardian, Change-maker, Manager, Planner

CFO Talks

The modern CFO: Guardian, Change-maker, Manager, Planner To help new accountants get ready for a CFO role at large companies, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO) and Queen’s University conducted extensive research on the roles of the CFO. The study details the CFO’s four main jobs: Steward.

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Alta Capital looking to invest over $1 billion in India's educational infra

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The firm has already invested over $1 billion across warehousing, managed workspaces, student housing and educational infrastructure businesses in less than a year of operations till December, which also marked its purchase of education infrastructure development services company Cappella Educore for $200 million.

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Alta Capital looking to invest over $1 billion in India's educational infra

CFO News

The firm has already invested over $1 billion across warehousing, managed workspaces, student housing and educational infrastructure businesses in less than a year of operations till December, which also marked its purchase of education infrastructure development services company Cappella Educore for $200 million.

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The Importance of Continuing Education for Accountants

CFO Network

Continuing education is vital for accountants; we’ll explain why in this article. Continuing Education: A Must for Accountants Continuing education refers to learning after a professional has completed their initial education and training. Stay updated with the latest trends and practices.

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How to Earn Big as a CFO?

The Finance Weekly

Joe Berchtold, the President and CFO of Live Nation Entertainment, earned an impressive $52.4 million in 2023, making him the ,, highest-paid CFO in the United States. Aspiring individuals may wonder how they can achieve similar heights and earn big as a CFO. Prepare quarterly and annual tax filings.

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CFO vs Controller – What’s the Difference?

CFO Simplified

It’s not unusual in a small company for the accounting manager to become the controller and then become the CFO. But without the requisite education, mindset, and experience, just having more years on the job doesn’t prepare the person for that role. Let’s look at these two roles: CFO vs. Controller: What’s the difference?

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