May 19, 2016 First-Time Managers Struggle Most With Balancing Own Job Duties While Overseeing Others Toronto, ON – New managers face a number of challenges, but which is the most daunting? According to Canadian CFOs interviewed for a Robert Half Management Resources survey, the most difficult part of becoming a manager is balancing individual responsibilities with time spent overseeing staff.
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, ON May 16, 2016 – Canada’s Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) is seeking a new Chair. PSAB establishes the accounting standards and other guidance for Canada’s public sector, published in the CPA Canada Public Sector Accounting Handbook. As the Chair, you will lead the strategic direction of PSAB. A visible and experienced member of the public sector accounting community,
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Posted by Robert Half With a dizzying array of accounting designations to choose from, how does a savvy financial professional decide which ones to pursue? Following the unification of CA, CGA and CMA in 2015, the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation became the gold standard credential for accounting and finance roles in Canada. But by no means is the CPA
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If you want to get ahead in the accounting and finance profession today, you need to master an array of communication skills, such as public speaking. But what if you loathe — or even fear — giving speeches or presentations? How do you build your confidence? These tips from two experienced public speakers can help. By Robert Half Management Resources
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The topics the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) plans to discuss, in addition to routine updates, and anticipated actions, if any, are outlined below. Although current at the date prepared (May 3, 2016), this agenda is subject to change. As reported by “The Standard”. International Financial Reporting Standards Pensions Research Discuss the staff’s research into the type of pension plans used
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April 27, 2016 Update This summary of decisions of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) has been prepared for information purposes only. Decisions reported are tentative and reflect only the current status of discussions on projects and other matters, which might change after further deliberations by the AASB. Decisions to publish exposure draft and Handbook material are final only
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Skills, experience and the desire for a new challenge: what you’ll need to take your business analyst career path in a different direction. Consider exploring one of these three options when you’re ready to make a fresh start — and build on your current strengths and abilities. By Robert Half Management Resources on Monday, April 13, 2015 1. Business analyst
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April 20, 2016 – This summary of Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) decisions has been prepared for information purposes only. Decisions reported are tentative and reflect only the current status of discussion on projects, which may change after further deliberations by the AcSB. Decisions to publish Handbook material are final only after a formal ballot process. International Financial Reporting Standards Accounting
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The AASB has issued a Re-exposure Draft of a proposed new standard that would replace existing Section 5020, Association. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments by May 13, 2016. As reported by The Standard. This Re-exposure Draft reflects proposals made by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB). Individuals and organizations are invited to send written comments on the
Read moreAs reported by Robert Half Management Resources With technology increasingly integral to the operation of the finance function — and the business, in general — chief financial officers and chief information officers find they’re seeing a lot more of each other lately. A survey by Robert Half Management Resources and Robert Half Technology found that more than half (51 percent) of
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