Carol Baker
About Carol Baker
Carol Baker is Editor-in-Chief at Credit Control Journal and Asset & Risk Review, IT for CEOs & CFOs, and Property Finance & Lifestyle. The author of three books: Computer Applications in Credit, Export Credit and Retention of Title and specialises in all areas of corporate credit, asset and risk management, insolvency and corporate survival, financial services, IT, property, manufacturing, digital customer engagement, software and technology, cybersecurity, compliance and governance, corporate strategy, development, resilience and management.
Carol has been a journalist for a number of years including working at ICAEW on its publication Accountancy, and writing for several publications from The Financial Times and The Guardian, through to Lloyds List, Export Today, International Freighting Weekly, and Company Accountant. She is past editor of businesszone.co.uk, and was an insolvency and business resilience correspondent on accountingweb.co.uk.
Carol writes SME barometers, whitepapers and thought leadership papers on a range of subjects for some of the world's leading organisations.
What makes Carol tick?
Carol is passionate about encouraging companies to act ethically, transparently, and to have an outstandingly high level of integrity.CPD Courses
6 Factors Influencing Credit Policy
Credit policy can have a significant impact on the financial resilience of an organisation. But what makes an effective policy? This bite covers six key factors for accountants to consider.
6 Tips for Improving Cash Flow
Good cash flow is essential to an organisation's success. From encouraging clients to pay quickly to dealing with excuses for late payments, this bite covers some useful tips for improving cash flow.
6 Ways to Create a Sustainable Organisation
Climate change is constantly in the news, with calls for organisations to do more to tackle it. As an accountant, did you know you can play a key role in building a sustainable organisation? Use this bite to discover six steps you could take.
Accounting for a Better World
Discover ways that as an accountant, you can take the lead in becoming a potential force for good in a business. Explore how to develop a growth mindset that will transform relationships and how to foster a culture of accountability and transparency that supports business resilience and growth.
Cash Management
This course explores the delicate balancing act of cash management. It covers controlling cash flows, monitoring liquidity, detecting fraud, and fostering a culture that focuses on cash.
Cost Optimisation and Unlocking Business Performance
Cost optimisation is essential for growth, but success depends on knowing where to focus. As an accountant, you can play a key role in developing an effective and sustainable cash transformation strategy.
Credit Management
Businesses exist to make profits but, despite this, many businesses leak cash through poor credit management. This course looks at the benefits of a solid credit management department, and how you can maintain a robust system that keeps your organisation profitable and resilient.
Identifying and Preventing Internal Fraud
In our digital world, fraud is a major concern for all organisations. But did you know it's often those within who pose the biggest threat? In this bite, discover how to spot the signs of internal fraud and the steps you can take to tackle it.
Insolvency for Accountants
Economic turbulence and cash flow pressures continue to drive the insolvency landscape, and accountants are increasingly playing a key role. This course enables you to spot signs of business failure and equips you to help with turnaround, and understand your role, if the insolvency process is necessary.
Spotting the Warning Signs of Insolvency
There are several indicators that an organisation is heading towards insolvency, some less obvious than others. Find out how to spot the early warning signs so you can help your business or client before it's too late.