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  Part I: Securing your Data and Systems By Thomas G. Stephens, Jr., CPA, CITP Originally published in Accounting Network News Information security remains a challenge for accountants in all walks of the profession. As accountants, most of the information we work with on a daily basis is sensitive... Read More... Published: Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 03:09 PM Tags: policies: procedures, best practices, Accounting Network News, Thomas G. Stephens, secure data, passwords, email security

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  Excel 2007: Protect Sensitive Data In Your Documents By David H. Ringstrom, CPA Originally published in Accounting Network News Your spreadsheets might contain more personal or confidential information than you realize. Such data often reside in the nooks and crannies of your spreadsheet, such as in the... Read More... Published: Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 02:44 PM Tags: Excel, office 2007, David H. Ringstrom, protect data, document inspector, Accounting Network News

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  Is Reaching for the Moon Possible Anymore? Developing a High Performing Workforce of the Future By Pam McGee Content Provided By The Partner Channel is a “go to” advertising and marketing resource that works creative magic for members. As members of The Partner Channel, Partner organizations reach... Read More... Published: Sunday, March 09, 2008, 07:10 PM Tags: Pam McGee, Team Building, work environment

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  Plain Language in Business By Roy Jacobsen I’ve always believed the maxim “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” But now I find myself telling you that there’s something simple you can do that will boost your bottom line. One fundamental, uncomplicated thing... Read More... Published: Sunday, March 09, 2008, 06:51 PM Tags: Open Communication, Business Language, Roy Jacobson, Language

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  War and Peace: The Business of Business Partnerships By Bonnie Robertson Shocked, confused. A premier client of five years cancels a contract worth $450,000. A call to the client, and the response is “we didn’t cancel it; we just signed it under your new company.” But I don’t have a new company…what are... Read More... Published: Monday, February 18, 2008, 01:40 PM Tags: Bonnie Robertson, Why Take on a Business Partner, Open Communication, business partnership gone bad

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  I Ain’t Got Nobody; Nobody Cares for Me—It’s Lonely at the Top By Pam McGee You’re sitting behind your desk, and it’s 6:00pm. You’re thinking about your day. What really happened today? One day blurs into another. You say to yourself: Content Provided By The Partner Channel is a “go to” advertising and marketing... Read More... Published: Monday, February 18, 2008, 01:03 PM Tags: Pam McGee, entrepreneurs, Management 101, become a stronger leader, community and belonging

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  You’re Going to Have Fun or ELSE! Natural ways to create a positive culture By Tracy Faleide Content Provided By The Partner Channel is a “go to” advertising and marketing resource that works creative magic for members. As members of The Partner Channel, Partner organizations reach beyond... Read More... Published: Monday, February 04, 2008, 10:38 AM Tags: Tracy Faleide, Team Building, Relieve Stress, Positive Culture

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  Identity Theft: Now It's Your Problem By Judith M. Collins, Ph.D. Identity theft has become a corporate challenge, but you can protect your data and your business. Identity theft is growing, and with the increasing potential for serious consequences, business executives need to have this... Read More... Published: Monday, February 04, 2008, 08:54 AM Tags: Identity theft, Judith M. Collins, identity protection, Tip List, Ph.D.

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  Leveraging Risk Management A Microsoft and Knowledge@Wharton collaboration In the business world, risk is everywhere — fires, natural disasters, exchange-rate fluctuations, changes in interest rates, credit ratings and commodities prices. It’s the wild card that can upset even... Read More... Published: Friday, January 25, 2008, 10:09 AM Tags: capital budgeting, Cost of Risk, Risk Management, Hedging costs, ERM

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  Marketing for the Bottom Line A Microsoft and Knowledge@Wharton collaboration That Wal-Mart, the low-cost mass retailer, and BMW Group, a high-end automaker, can have anything in common seems improbable. But they do. Both companies have figured out a way to put a long-term value on... Read More... Published: Friday, January 25, 2008, 09:44 AM Tags: David Reibstein, Long-Term Investment, Measuring Intangibles, Marketing Investment, Long-Term Value

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  Finding Profitable Growth Paths A Microsoft and Knowledge@Wharton collaboration What is the best strategy for a company to grow? By increasing the sales of high-margin, best-selling products, right? That sounds like a no-brainer, but it may not always be the smartest move, says John... Read More... Published: Wednesday, January 09, 2008, 11:53 AM Tags: profitability analysis, best practices, growth strategies

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  10 management strategies for success in accounting business By L. Gary Boomer While there are seminars and on-the-job training for managing partners, there is no book or school on how to manage an accounting firm. Too often, managing partners get strapped with administrative duties and fail to lead the firm toward... Read More... Published: Wednesday, January 09, 2008, 11:36 AM Tags: Financial Management, Senior Managers, evaluate business data, policies: procedures, procedures, Organizational Wellness, Facilitate Dialogue, best practices, management strategy, strategy, human resource management, L. Gary Boomer

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  And the Winner Is… Meaningful recognition programs you can actually use By Tracy Faleide Content Provided By The Partner Channel is a “go to” advertising and marketing resource that works creative magic for members. As members of The Partner Channel, Partner organizations... Read More... Published: Friday, January 04, 2008, 03:05 PM Tags: Tracy Faleide, award recognition, human resource management

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  The CFO as Agent of Change The CFO has a key role in consolidating systems and streamlining organizations, according to two senior executives offering their recent lessons learned. [ Article republished from Microsoft Executive Insights Website] One of the biggest challenges faced... Read More... Published: Monday, December 17, 2007, 02:14 PM Tags: IT, optimization, strategy, data warehouse, Timothy Reed, Robert Young

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  Converting Strategy to Operational Reality Develop an office of strategy management to ensure crisp execution of C-level strategy. By Robert S. Kaplan Business professors like me are often asked to name the key difference between successful and unsuccessful organizations. Do some companies simply... Read More... Published: Monday, December 17, 2007, 01:57 PM Tags: Management, Robert Kaplan, management strategy, management system, operations, creating value