Month: April 2018

The accounting profession is one of the oldest careers in the world, and there are even documents from Mesopotamia that show that accounting was practiced that far back in history. Accounting is defined as a way to assess the financial health of a business or organization by looking into its assets, liability, and cash flow. There are many different types of accounting you can go into, these branches include taxes, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as bookkeeping. These jobs are split between many accountants when it comes to working at a big business but many small businesses often only have one accountant that does all of these jobs. With the right motivation, determination and smarts you can become an amazing accountant, here are a couple of reasons why an accounting career could be right for you.

High Demand for Accountants

Since all businesses need accountants there is …

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Managers work in different environments: what a construction manager does is very different from what a manager at a large supermarket chain does. Of course, managerial duties differ based on the business and industry you work in but generally, you can expect to attend plenty of meeting, both internal and external where you meet customers and clients. Your job is highly likely to involve a lot of people management.

The Training You Get as a Manager

Graduate training schemes vary depending on the employer. However, all training schemes should impart you with the knowledge, skills and training you require to be an exemplary manager, including remote managing.

Training typically involves on-the-job training as well as formal training sessions. Some schemes also include mentorship programs. The John Lewis Partnership management training scheme has enabled graduates to find ‘buddy’ mentors as well as senior mentors. On the same note, McDonald’s has, …

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