If you’re looking to succeed in accounting and finance, you need to be more than just technically proficient. Having a strong grasp of principles, concepts, software, etc is important, but it’s only part of the equation. To truly excel in these fields, you need to adopt the right mindset.
When it comes to career development, most people follow a similar path: go to college, get a job, work hard, get promoted. While this formula can work for some, it’s not the only way to achieve success in your career. In fact, sometimes taking an unconventional approach can lead to greater opportunities and fulfilment. Here are six unusual ways to take control of your career development in the world of Accounting and Finance.
“I have my spreadsheet, you have your spreadsheet, everybody else has their spreadsheets, and none of them talk to each other.” This statement from Bruce Lynn, Managing Partner of The FECG LLC, is more accurate now than it has ever been. Spreadsheets are ubiquitous and work well for prototyping and managing operations at a small scale. Almost 1.5 billion users globally use different types of spreadsheets (like MS Excel, Google Spreadsheets) to meet their operational needs. On the other hand, spreadsheets tend to be extremely limiting as the scale and complexity of operations increase.
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