Over the last couple of months, I've been discussing the four most neglected skills of Today's Accountant. In the final blog of this series, it's time to discuss empathy.
Speaking Wider than the Numbers
September 13, 2019
In The 7 Traits of Today’s Accountant, I talked about speaking wider than the numbers being a neglected skill among accountants. Let me elaborate.
The ability to interpret a set of financial statements or management accounts is fundamental to report on the performance of the business, satisfy compliance requirements and inform the client of the tax to pay.
But, then what? Most business clients...
The Power of Drawing
February 21, 2019
A picture paints a thousand words. So why don't we draw more?
My old excuse (
below the line thinking) was that I'm an accountant and therefore I can't draw. Too bad if you're a visual learner, you'll just have to listen to what I say or read my words. Worse still, I'll subject you to death by PowerPoint. Does this sound familiar? Those of you who've worked with me will know, as bad as my...
