When we realize that achieving profitability is a fundamental source of motivation in any firm in every industry, it becomes clear that assessing profitability is vital.

It will cost you $2.15 today for what would have cost you $1 in 1990. You don’t have to read about the effects of inflation to know that it’s hitting everyone and every company. You see it at the gas pump and the supermarket.

Finance and HR professionals are two critical departments in any organization. They both have a role in the growth and success of the company. However, they frequently fail to collaborate to pursue shared goals.

I wrote this article for my (print) newsletter 25 years ago. It’s so relevant even today that I decided to republish it, even though it’s longer than my usual post. I think it’s worth the extra few minutes you’ll spend reading it.

An accountant is not the same as a Certified Public Accountant. A bachelor's degree in accounting is common for accountants.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is a requirement for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), and it is meant to assist them in maintaining their competency and skill sets as professional service providers.

Financial accounting is the soul of a commercial enterprise's ability to manage economic information presented in terms of money in an effective and efficient manner.

CPE stands for continuing professional education.

Giving employees a voice in their performance reviews is one of the most important things you can do to ensure their success.

Many successful firms are afraid of interacting with the Internal Revenue Service as tax season approaches. The most prevalent phobia is being audited, however this does not occur as frequently as you may imagine.