Artificial intelligence in accounting tends to conjure up images of sci-fi movies and cyborgs taking the place of humans. In fact, the idea of artificial intelligence has been around for a long time, and it’s much a more collaborative technology than you may realize. The first artificial intelligence projects were initiated by academics in the 1950s who were trying to understand whether computers could think like humans and simulate our behavior.
Read more »If you’re considering a career in finance, you’re probably wondering what it takes to qualify for an entry-level job in the sector. Careers in finance are plentiful and varied, so you’ll find finance jobs in just about every industry and organization. Below is a sample of entry-level jobs as well as a look at the education and skills needed to get your foot in the door. Financial data analyst Financial data analysts study information, identify relevant insights, and compile them into financial reports.
Read more »Few people like to ask for help. Even fewer people like to ask for help at work. They worry they’ll be perceived as incompetent, annoying or lazy by their coworkers or believe asking for help means they aren’t up to snuff. But whether you’ve just received a promotion, landed your first job out of college or are making a career change, the modern workforce requires collaboration and cooperation – traits you won’t find working on your own.
Read more »You’ve printed extra copies of your resume, selected your best interview outfit, researched the company and are prepared ask questions of the interviewer. But if you want to ace an interview for a highly sought-after accounting and finance job, you’ve got to be ready for more than just the basics. Here are five ways to elevate your interview impact. Understand what’s happening in the industry at large What’s on the minds of accounting and finance pros right now?
Read more »Has your salary remained stagnant for a while? Do you think you deserve to be paid more?
Read more »Employers in every industry – even tech – say they’re now hiring for emotional intelligence. But what exactly is emotional intelligence? Why exactly is it so crucial? And perhaps most importantly, how do you hire for it? Today we’ll take a look at the issue and provide tips for finding finance candidates that have the right mix of hard and soft skills. What is emotional intelligence?
Read more »When Bitcoin came to life in 2009, few people outside of computer programmers took note. But since its shadowy beginnings, the idea of cryptocurrency has gone mainstream. Despite the collapse of one of the largest bitcoin exchanges, cryptocurrencies have drawn the interest of everyone from criminals taking advantage of its anonymity to large financial institutions looking to cut international transaction costs. Cryptocurrency opened the world’s eyes to the flaws in our current system for exchanging value and keeping track of those exchanges.
Read more »Most people make two devastating mistakes when being interviewed: failing to listen to the question and attempting to answer questions with virtually no preparation. Practicing for your interview is a key component in the application process and can make or break your chances for getting the job you want. Below you will find fourteen of the most frequently asked interview questions, regardless of job classification.
Read more »You know the feeling: you walk out the door after a job interview and the self-doubt starts flooding in. You were punctual, prepared and polished. It seems like the conversation went well, but how do you really know?
Read more »In the U.S., the average woman working full-time makes just 80.5% of what her male counterpart makes. Individual choices and personal preferences on the part of workers partially cause this disparity. One Harvard study from 2018 found that the female workers within their study favored flexibility, work/life balance and family leave more than the men in the study. The men in the study favored the marginal wage increases in exchange for working more and/or less favorable hours and shifts.
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