What skills do Accountants need? An article in the current ICAS magazine refers to a recent LinkedIn survey which suggests that “soft” skills are the most in-demand attributes in the job market. Good communication tops the annual list of qualities that recruiters are seeking. What are so called “soft” skills? We agree that “soft” skills […]
Author Archives: Gordon Berry
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Jul
Jul
In my previous blog I spoke about the difference between Offshoring versus Outsourcing. I explained that Offshoring is equivalent to hiring overseas team members with you selecting from a bigger pool of suitably qualified candidates. This is with much reduced employment risks as you are not directly the employer. In this blog I’d like to […]
Business Tips, Mission, Team Development, Training
Overcoming the challenge of finding and retaining staff
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Jul
Jul
Is it proving a challenge to find and retain good accounting staff? Are you seeing salary costs for accounting staff rise? Are some or all of your team already working remotely? Like us you may have tried outsourcing previously, but are you familiar with the difference between Offshoring versus Outsourcing? Offshoring versus Outsourcing I confess […]
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Feb
Feb
I read a recent article on a popular accounting platform that seemed to be saying that some Stress can a good thing. To be fair it is not the first time I have heard that, and I do understand where the idea comes from, but I would love to explain why I disagree. Why there […]
Business Tips, Events, Mindset, Wellbeing
Accounting Firms can find a better way than just compliance
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Feb
Feb
I took over my father’s Accounting firm after he had suffered a stroke at age sixty, just as he was heading into retirement. I found myself sitting in his chair, in his office, dealing with the same clients, the same office politics, chasing the same low fees, and thinking…..there must be a better way. Why […]
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Feb
Feb
The most stressful month in the calendar for Accountants has now passed. It is time to take stock so that it doesn’t have to be that way again in the future. The stressed accountant A major piece of research published in 2022 by caba, an ICAEW charity, found that more than half […]
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Aug
Aug
After speaking at the Accountingweb LIVE event in December 2021 I was asked to write a few words regarding the observations I made, about what is important to employees and how it can help employers to motivate their people by understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist who in 1943 published […]
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Jul
Jul
I was delighted to have the opportunity to be a speaker on Mental Health and Employee Wellness at the recent Accountex London event in May 2022 and indeed before that at Accountingweb LIVE back in December 2021. This is a subject that is important to me and I will shortly explain why, but in truth […]
Mindset, Wellbeing
The best tool to help you build a successful and fulfilling business is your mind
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Apr
Apr
Accountex is a fantastic opportunity to hear lots of perspectives on running your accounting firm better. To learn how to leverage technology, increase productivity, hone your systems. But how often are you considering your mental wellbeing as a system for a stronger, more powerful business? Self care isn’t just a zeitgeisty buzzword, it’s good […]
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Mar
Mar
I regularly hear people talking about saving time. Can you save it? If you could, where would you store it? Would you keep it in a paper bag in a drawer, or does it need a sealed container? We’re all desperate for more – but to my knowledge, no one finishes the journey wishing […]
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