career development

​Mentoring programs are becoming increasingly commonplace within the world's most successful companies. One report found that up to 98% of US Fortune 500 companies use mentoring programs. It's easy to see the appeal of these programs for employers. Mentoring can improve employee engagement and retention rates, enhance knowledge transfer throughout an organisation, and redu...

​In many accounting careers, who you know can be as important as what you know. The relationships you forge with other industry experts, colleagues, and managers can help you access roles and opportunities you'd never encountered. What's more, effective networking allows you to learn from other thought leaders and industry experts. In an accounting industry that's constantl...

​Motivation is essential to career success. The more motivated you feel in your accounting role, the more likely you are to unlock superior levels of productivity and efficiency. Plus, highly motivated employees are generally more satisfied and fulfilled by their roles. However, motivation can be difficult to maintain as accounting roles grow more challenging and complex. W...

​Even in a world where the majority of employers now use social media as part of their hiring process, the resume is still one of the most important tools any candidate has. It is the first thing most employers will look at before even thinking about inviting someone to an interview. It’s also your best chance to immediately introduce your accounting education and experienc...