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So I have a few things to say on different topics, and it feels odd to drip feed them on different posts, so here comes a general update blog post from me! 1) ACCA Corporate Sector Panel appointment: thanks so much to everyone for all the congrats/good wishes re. my post earlier in the week! I can't wait to get stuck into this one. It is, however, going to take some more intentional time management on my part to balance work, extra-curricular professional stuff, health, home, social and hobbies. The key to unlocking this, frankly, is going to be reducing the amount of time I spend scrolling on my phone. Anyone with any tips on that, hit me up; 2) London & South East Finance Awards: I'm looking forward to representing ACCA on the judging panels for two of these awards in September - good luck to all the nominees & I'm looking forward to interviewing those who are shortlisted, and to the ceremony in November! https://lnkd.in/dAmtSYnz 3) GENCFO x ACCA South Coast Meetup II: after a really lovely inaugural event in July, everyone is agreed that we should do this again, and so I am pencilling in Wednesday 23 October to host the next local meetup event for GENCFO & ACCA members - save the date! I'm looking at you Val Elliott FCCA Christopher Argent Mike Rose Tony Good FCCA Goke Ajayi, FCCA CertDIF Vinay Handa FCCA Paresh Mistry Julia Stovold Lloyd Vandenberg Patricia Fox Deanie Chiu FCCA Oluwole Ayobami (ACCA) Gemma Kelman ACCA Clive Hurst 😉 4) Back health: yes, that's what I said - back health. Last week I was on annual leave, with nothing major planned, which was just as well, because I needed to not be chained to my desk for 40 hours on account of experiencing some fairly severe back trouble. No idea what caused it, but most people I spoke to the prior week heard about it, I can tell you. So, early last week, I ordered a standing desk, and thankfully ergodesks.co.uk were excellent, helped me spec it via online chat very late one evening, and shipped it pretty much instantly. A lot of help from Jason Titley got the thing built in good time for Monday. If you're of a certain age and have had back trouble, you'll have the t-shirt on this. If you're at an earlier life stage, however, work long hours at a desk (as most folk on LinkedIn do) and your back hasn't yet objected aggressively, please heed my warning - pay some attention to your back care. Don't let it get to the point where it kicks off at random like mine does - deeply unpleasant. Sort out some kind of standing desk arrangement (no matter where you work - home, office or hybrid), move regularly, and invest a little time in a core strength exercise routine. A great one I've learnt recently is to stand on one leg whilst you brush your teeth (do two things at once = life hack, obvs). Don't say you weren't warned ;-) 5) #PowerQuery, #PowerPivot and #dynamicarrays. No LI post is complete without mention of these lately. Get on them. Thank me later. That's it for now - catch you soon!

Just 24 hours to go! Feeling a bit nervous and happy at the same time to get shortlisted in 6 categories this year following the win in 2023 as Best Online Practice of the Year. Awards and recognition are not the measure of one's success, but surely it is the measure of the relentless work put by the team to excel and level up each year after year. At FinTech PRO - We are in the race for excellence, where there is no finish line. Irish Accountancy Awards #Accountancy #Awards #Recognition #IrishAccountancyAwards

This will be a good event for future CFOs, this time it’s about the *economy*. There’s a lot going on across multiple metrics eg labour supply and job creation, and Thomas Pugh will give an excellent insight into the macro environment so that you can make better decisions on the ground. I attended previous events in this series, to discuss private equity, and it struck me how keen these emerging leaders are to expand their knowledge and strengthen their network. Paul Anthony #futureCFO #economics #whatsreallyhappening

October's Business Brief issue contains a feature on 'Jersey Finance's 2024 Rising Stars – in conversation with the winners' It spotlights Sivaradjen Ramsamy, ACCA,JSCCA, Assistant Manager of Client Accounting, who shares what it meant to be recognised with an award. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/ekXP38R5

At Bestmed, Jessogan Chetty CA(SA) is the Heartbeat of #finance. 💼 Read more about Jessogan and his passion for making a difference in CFO South Africa's profiling article: https://lnkd.in/dtCspccC

Four years ago, ABF Journal launched its first ever Most Innovative Companies list. Through several successful renditions of the list, we got to thinking: There are so many companies in the specialty finance sector making an impact beyond the narrow confines of innovation, so what can we do to identify those trailblazers? That’s where the idea for ABF Journal’s first-ever Best Companies in Specialty Finance list was born. Borrowing a bit from our sister publication, Monitor, this list will honor the top firms across the specialty finance ecosystem, whether they be asset-based lenders, factors, turnaround professionals or anything in between, in the following five categories: - DE&I - Innovation - Industry Advocacy - Leadership - Professional Development Nominate Now: https://lnkd.in/ew97CYf5 Five winners will be selected for each category based on reader nominations, input from the ABF Journal editorial advisory board and our own editorial team.   The deadline to nominate is March 22. #abfj #bestcompanies #diveristy #equality #inclusion #innovation #advocate #leadership #professionaldevelopment #nominatenow

Looking forward to this one - great topics around the future of the work place, hybrid working and AI

Not sure whether you need a bookkeeper or a CPA? 📊 Join us to learn about the responsibilities and expertise of each role and make informed decisions for your business’s financial management. American Indian Business Enterprise (AIBE) Amber Hillis Parker, CPA Parker | CPA, Founder & CEO at Hillis Parker & Associates #aibe #nmcerg #scaleupnm #nmstartupforum

Exciting insights from CalCPA's DE&I Survey – let's drive change together!

Last Wednesday, invited by the awesome moderator James Moulton, I had the honour to join the seminar hosted by the Business Valuation Committee of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand covering the topic "Discounts and premiums: How average ones make for average valuations". The seminar itself was a treasure trove of knowledge. The discussions by the three esteemed panelists: Richard Stewart OAM, Fiona Hansen FCA and Jannaya James around the application of discounts and premiums in business valuations were fairly enlightening. It was fascinating to delve into how these factors can significantly alter the perceived value of a business and the importance of approaching them with a nuanced perspective. The emphasis on moving beyond average methodologies to tailor valuations more closely to each unique business scenario was a key takeaway for me. The insights shared by the expert panelists have equipped me with a more robust framework for analysing valuation projects. It's clear that the depth and breadth of understanding required in this field are immense, and I am grateful for the chance to have learned from some of the best in the business. #BusinessValuation #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousLearning