Education
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Mergers and acquisitions – a problem of culture
History has proved to be a rather critical judge of many mergers and acquisitions during the second half of the…
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Becoming a Superstar in Your Career
Every profession, from athletics to accounting, has its superstars. While their chosen career paths may differ, high achievers all possess…
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Outsourcing IS/IT services
A strategic decision has been made by many organisations over the last decade to concentrate on their ‘core activities’ and…
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Standards & An IT Auditor
The term 'standards' is defined in any profession irrespective of its nature, as the minimum expected level of performance desired…
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Getting the balance right
A work-life balance is by its nature very subjective, and achieving a good balance between work, study and the rest…
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21st century job search
The internet means it is now possible to find the perfect job without leaving your desk. Helen Perkins looks at…
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Debunking Job-Search Myths
Looking for a job is rarely easy, especially when there are so many theories on what you should and should…
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The systems approach to internal audit
The Evaluation of Existing Controls Each systems audit assignment should concentrate on an assessment of the adequacy and reliability of…
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The other side of getting qualified
Barry Payne explains why every ACCA student should take work experience as seriously as their studies and shows how to…
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Ten Steps to a Top-notch Investigative Interview
It takes a combination of careful observation and inquiry to conduct an effective audit. Although auditors are adequately trained to…