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Beyond the numbers – accounting is still a great career for young talent

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Last year, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted that the number of people pursuing accounting degrees has dropped by over 10 per cent over the past five years, and fewer accounting graduates go on to take up careers in the profession. Is the accounting profession losing its appeal? In fact, they can be heroes too.

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Q&A with finance leader: Lead with context, coach with content

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The interview is part of FutureCFO's Fem ale Leadership in Finance Series. Kris Giswold (KG): My journey in finance began with my love of puzzles and numbers. Numbers could tell a story, they could explain behaviours and predict the future. Managing a team across half of the globe is a multifaceted challenge.

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The 8 Highest-Paying Jobs in Major Banks for 2023

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Chief Financial Officer. Individuals who excel in the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role are highly sought after. Previous experience working in upper leadership roles or managing the financial duties of an organization provides the skills and knowledge to take on this role. Financial Analyst.

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12 Best Paying Jobs in Finance in 2023

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CFOs are some of the highest-paid finance professionals because they have experience and networks and excel at financial leadership. Financial Manager. Out of all the finance jobs available to college graduates, financial managers are some of the highest-paying, with high demand for workers in this field.

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906: When Strategy and Profits Meet | Taryn Aronson, CFO, Tovala

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Having started her career as a financial analyst at Blackstone Group, Aronson first jumped into the media world at NBCUniversal, where she had become involved with the launch of streaming service Hulu. This is my number one priority these days.

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918: A Uniform Beginning | Ken Bowles, CFO, WilsonHCG

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This was perhaps especially true for financial analyst Ken Bowles, whose cultural trial was somewhat more daunting, considering whence he had come. jb WilsonHCG | www.wilsonhcg.com | Tampa, FL The post 918: A Uniform Beginning | Ken Bowles, CFO, WilsonHCG appeared first on CFO THOUGHT LEADER, CFO, Finance, Leadership, CPA.

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Deloitte country CFO: How you can rise through the ranks

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The CFO role requires certain traits and skills, said Woranat Dumrongsiri (pictured), Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos during an interview with FutureCFO for the publication’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. I started to like numbers and did very well in Math. My financial career is quite a long journey.

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