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Why are Soft Skills Important in a Modern Accounting Firm?
It may come as a surprise that the term “soft skills” has its roots in the military—a psychologist named Dr. Paul Whitmore worked closely with the U.S. Army in the 1960s to help distinguish these people-oriented skills from more tactical, hands-on skills, like weapons handling or map reading. However, there’s a reason the term was coined in the first place: Even in high-stakes and high-pressure environments, the ways people lead, communicate, and work with others can make all the difference.
Why are Soft Skills Important in a Modern Accounting Firm?
It may come as a surprise that the term “soft skills” has its roots in the military—a psychologist named Dr. Paul Whitmore worked closely with the U.S. Army in the 1960s to help distinguish these people-oriented skills from more tactical, hands-on skills, like weapons handling or map reading. However, there’s a reason the term was coined in the first place: Even in high-stakes and high-pressure environments, the ways people lead, communicate, and work with others can make all the difference.
Accounts Receivable Automation Explained
As you may already know, accounts receivable (AR) is all about your company’s incoming customer payments. Some firms still practice
How Badly Do You Need an Executive Assistant?
Too many low-margin tasks and duties chew up your precious time. This leaves you with mixed-up schedules, canceled meetings, and
How to Craft a Good Bookkeeping Agreement Contract
Bookkeeping contracts are the unsung heroes of the financial world. However simple they may look, these agreements hold much weight
What is a Chief Financial Officer? CFO Definition, Role, Duties, and Beyond
More than the shiny titles, C-level executives carry such a massive onus to steer their company to success. They juggle
Outsourcing Partners 101: How to Pick the Right One for You
In business circles, stories about outsourcing usually go one of two ways: It’s either the lifeline that saved CEOs from
Cloud Based Accounting: What’s the Hype All About?
Cloud based accounting has been around for a while now, but it’s only been getting attention fairly recently. From startups
Understanding How to Value a CPA Firm: Methods and Factors for Sellers
Putting a price tag on something you’ve built from the ground up can feel reductive. But as a firm owner,
Top 15 Must-Read Accounting Business Books for 2025
For a modern-day firm owner like you, most of your time in the digital space is spent immersed in a
Top Accounting Task Management Software for Modern Firms
If you search “person with many tasks” on Google, you’ll get stock images of six-armed people juggling their to-do lists.