It pays to do things twice in accounting. Italian friar Luca Pacioli established that when he published the first book on double-entry bookkeeping in 1494. The practice is still being used today. Like Pacioli, who was well versed in a wide range of subjects, the art and science of accounting is all about timing and balance.

Double-entry bookkeeping, which requires two-sides to every journal entry, gave birth to the income statement and balance sheet. Together with the cash-flow statement, they create a financial reporting system that keeps your books in equilibrium.

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I love observation 8, Be a better listener. I suspect you were probably a pretty good listener before. But how have you improved that? And what’s it done for you?

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To help CFOs and other finance leaders navigate the uncertainty and change looming in the economy we started our series, What is Top of Mind for You?

Part I dealt with the balance sheet, What Area of The Balance Sheet Is Top of Mind For You?

Part II dealt with the Income Statement What Area of the Income Statement is Top of Mind for You in 2022?

In Part III, we tackle the Cash Flow Statement.

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In the last decade, the corporate world has witnessed many changes and technology has permeated every aspect of business, including financial and managerial reporting.

Below are three areas where the impact on reporting has been the most significant. If your company isn’t realizing the benefits from these changes, it’s missing a golden opportunity.

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In your seventh observation about leadership you highlight celebrating victories. You note celebrating is important even when things still need to be fixed. I’d like to explore that twist some. Normally we celebrate when we cross the finish line. What does celebrating before the finish line look like?

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