Audit & Governance Careers Advice - January 2016
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Posted on Friday, January 29, 2016 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Nobody likes receiving criticism; most of us baulk at giving it, and some of us find it hard to convey, or accept, even the positive variety. But make no mistake, feedback is essential not only for growth and development but also to motivate , fulfil and give meaning to what we do. Here's our quick guide to this essential life skill. Not all feedback is equal According to Douglas Stone and Sheila ...
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Posted on Friday, January 29, 2016 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Challenges regarding fraud, both pre-existing and new, are creating a lucrative market for professionals looking for risk jobs in London . As companies across a number of different industry sectors find themselves plagued not only by the increasing danger of cybercrime but also by more “low tech” fraud, with employees submitting falsified travel expenses and inaccurate entertainment receipts; the ...
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Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
The economic crisis created a paradigm shift in the way banks and financial institutions are now monitored but in this regulation-heavy climate there are those who believe quality regulation is far more effective than the quantity in which new parameters are being rolled out. So as Mifid II comes into play and the Basel Committee prepares plans to drive forward additional changes across the ...
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Posted on Monday, January 18, 2016 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
As regulations continue to come into play across the global business landscape, organisations within the financial services sector , IT and industry and commerce are preparing for the inevitable changes to their practices. Operating across complex global models, businesses need those with change management expertise to come in and guide them through the transitions effected by the directives ...
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Posted on Monday, January 18, 2016 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.com — No comments
'Tis the season of new year resolutions... You may be adding the finishing touches to your annual life plan and audit career path right now or perhaps you’re striving for a dry January, maybe virtuously sustaining those twice weekly gym sessions. But here's a little tip: take out the word try from any and all of your goals, targets or objectives, whether they be enduring aspirations from your ...
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Posted on Monday, January 4, 2016 by Carol Mclachlan for CareersinAudit.com — No comments
There is no preamble; you need pragmatic, pertinent advice on how to prioritise at work, rest and play . Let's just get to it: Plan . Admittedly, priorities do vary (even on a daily basis) - and we will come to that in a moment, but the absolute core principle of prioritising is to know WHAT are your priorities in the context of your bigger picture. And this means having clear, focussed goals in ...