Employee Motivation
We all know that behind every successful business is/are good and motivated employee(s). But people do not get motivated just like that. It takes time, effort, and the right environment – which more often than not, is and always... Read More →
Nurturing Business Friendships
Nurturing Business Friendships As the saying goes, no man is an island. We humans are social creatures, with needs for meaningful interactions, conversations and events on a regular basis. That said, it should come as no surprise that since the... Read More →
Corporate Income Tax 101
Have you ever wondered what principles govern your corporate income tax calculation? (for those of you who have companies, or have come across such computations, of course) Does it look like a bunch of figures ‘added back’ or ‘deducted’, or... Read More →
What is Cloud Accounting?
Cloud accounting software is accounting software that is hosted on remote servers. Data that is uploaded is accessed from anywhere and at any time by users, typically via a cloud application service provider like Xero – as long as there... Read More →
Profit and Loss 101
Following our initial release on balance sheet basics last week, here is the sequel – none other than its sister financial statement, the profit & loss statement. More commonly known as the Statement of Comprehensive Income these days, the profit... Read More →
Balance Sheet 101
A Balance Sheet, more commonly referred to as the Statement of Financial Position these days, is arguably one of the most commonly talked about financial statements (along with the P/L). To the uninitiated though, the balance sheet might be... Read More →
What does a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Investment Analyst actually do?
In Singapore these days, in most equity investment circles (arguably), you’ll be hard pressed not to hear the term “REITs” mentioned, at least in passing. With a myriad of different types of REITs available for public trading on the SGX... Read More →
Accounting – can it actually be fun?
Throw a stone, and ask this question at random – and you’ll be hard pressed to find an answer in the affirmative. No matter the setting, nor the age group, the answer would more often than not be “I’d rather... Read More →
The Rise of the Part-time CFO
Small (and sometimes not so small) business owners will tell you that the one thing in common that keeps them up at night is the “B word” – B for bottomline. Cash is king, and for the continued survival of... Read More →
The Evolving Role of Accounting Professionals
For the longest time, accountants have been synonymous with bean counters – pulling long hours with scant respite provided by the whir of the portable fans accompanying them long after the office air-conditioning has been switched off (by none other... Read More →