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The Briefcase 2: The 5 Biggest Accounting Scandals of All Time
From Enron to Satyam, discover the five biggest accounting scandals of all time, how they happened, who got burned, and what every accountant can learn from the wreckage.
Accountants in the Spotlight
Discover how accountants are portrayed in TV and film, from cult heroes to comedy icons, and why the profession deserves more credit than it gets.
The History of Accounting
From Mesopotamian clay tablets to modern ledgers, the history of accounting spans continents and civilisations.
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Posted on: 21st Feb 2018Three Behaviours of Problem Solvers
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0Solving problems is a key employability skill. Sometimes we seem to be good at coming up with solutions, and other times we get stuck and frustrated. Let's look at what behaviours a top problem solver displays, and think about how you measure up.
Posted on: 13th Dec 20177 Ways to Optimise Your Emails for Mobile Access
By: Anna Faherty | 6 min read | 0Given that over half of all emails are now opened on mobile devices, what does this mean for how we write emails? Here are Anna Faherty's top seven tips.
Posted on: 3rd Jul 2017Professional Scepticism and Cognitive Bias: A Challenge for Every Finance Professional
By: Alan Nelson | 4 min read | 0Professional scepticism, or the lack of it, has long been acknowledged as a major issue in audit quality. But are the lessons being applied too narrowly? This is a fundamental skill for every finance professional...
Posted on: 2nd Jun 2017Professional Scepticism: A Key Skill for Every Finance Professional
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0While professional scepticism is usually associated with audit work, it is increasingly being listed as a key skill for every finance professional. But what is it and how do we use it?