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  • How To Overcome Overwhelm

    How To Overcome Overwhelm

    Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by Amelia Littlejohn — No comments

    Confronting overwhelm is a common challenge that many of us face, particularly when our lives are filled with constant busyness. That's why ProTalent's Founder & Managing Director, Lydia Sinclair , is here to provide her invaluable insights on conquering overwhelm. Prepare to discover her expert tips for reclaiming control and finding peace amidst life's demanding pace. We live and work in a busy ...

  • What Does It Mean To Be Too Big To Fail?

    What Does It Mean To Be Too Big To Fail?

    Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    In the world of accounting and finance, there are two complex, interlinked and often contradictory concepts that people entering forensic accounting jobs are often obligated to navigate in the wake of a major financial event. In the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023, the biggest banking collapse since 2008, a lot of discussions have returned to a dilemma at the heart of ...

  • What Skills Do Accountancy Firms Look For?

    What Skills Do Accountancy Firms Look For?

    Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    When applying for an accountancy job, it is important to highlight your best skills in the application form. So, what are accountancy firms looking for when hiring someone new to join their team? Focus on understanding skills While it is tempting to make a big deal out of previous work experience on your CV, some employers are more interested in whether you have transferable skills that will make ...

  • Why Did Silicon Valley Bank Collapse?

    Posted on Friday, April 14, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    On 10th March 2023, the financial world saw the largest bank collapse since the 2008 financial crisis and the second largest in history, with considerable consequences not only for forensic accounting jobs but for the wider financial world and startup companies. The Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was one of three banks, alongside Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank, to close in March 2023. All three ...

  • Advisory Services ‘The Future Of UK Accountancy’

    Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    When it comes to accountancy recruitment, many newly-qualified accountants might be seeking a lot of sound advice. However, their careers may actually depend on dispensing it. This is according to the new 50+50 report, produced by Accountancy Age in conjunction with Modulur. According to this report, the accountancy sector has been undergoing a time of significant change in recent years, with ...

  • Why Accountancy Is A Great Career

    Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    Accountants are valuable and necessary people who exist in every type of business. They are vital in handling financial matters and ensuring that businesses stay by the books and that money is kept safe and accounted for. There are many great reasons to get a career in accountancy and it may prove to be the best decision you'll ever make. Not only is it an interesting and fulfilling job, but it ...

  • Top tips to stand out as an accountancy candidate on LinkedIn

    Top tips to stand out as an accountancy candidate on LinkedIn

    Posted on Monday, March 27, 2023 by Amelia Littlejohn — No comments

    Gone are the days when most accountancy jobs would be advertised and candidates would find and apply to the roles of interest. Today, recruiters with accounting opportunities are scouring LinkedIn to find and approach the candidates that are of most interest to them. Which means that it's essential your LinkedIn profile catches the eye of recruiters and potential employers and makes you stand out ...

  • Accountancy Is Fastest Growing Sector Of Finance

    Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    Accountancy jobs are in higher demand than other positions within the finance sector, according to recent findings. More people will be seeking help from accountancy recruitment agencies this year, as this area has become more appealing to those starting out their careers. Online trading platform CMC Markets analysed monthly Google searches for finance jobs in order to determine which positions ...

  • The Banking Scandal That Led To Decades Of Investigation

    Posted on Thursday, March 9, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    There are several important milestones that transformed accountancy and increased the need for forensic accounting jobs , such as the major collapses of Lehman Brothers, WorldCom and Enron. However, one of the strangest and most far-reaching accounting scandals led to decades of litigation around the world, and a massive lawsuit against the Bank of England itself for allowing it to run despite ...

  • How Old Was The Youngest Chartered Accountant?

    Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    Lots of people do not decide what they want to do professionally until their mid-20s, while many change career paths in their 30s, 40, 50s and even 60s. However, one person has known exactly what she wanted to be since she was a young girl, which helped her become the youngest Chartered Accountant in the world. Grace Bayton holds the accolade as she was registered with the Charted Institute of ...

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