Executive Finance: “We call ourselves academic practitioners because we practice what we teach.”
The course I would say I’m most proud of is the Executive Presence Course. Our tagline for our business is helping people move from the cubicle to the corner office. We focus on CPAs being seen as value added persons and not back office costs, which is often the case with accountants. You get that…
5 Great Jobs in Data Science – A Booming Sector!
Big data is only getting bigger and bigger. This means that the surrounding industry is also experiencing enormous growth. The data sector is best understood as a subsection of every other sector, as the leveraging of data is now essential to all industries. This means that it’s an incredibly dynamic labour market, with lots of…
Taiwo Afolayan: “Alison really put me on the right track in my career.”
“My name is Taiwo Afolayan. I am an Argitech (an Art & Digital Technologist), a blogger and a designer. I have more than 7 years of experience in the digital arena, a place where innovative problem-solving and technology meet and a place I’m fascinated with.” How did you learn about Alison? One fateful day I…
Paula Guilfoyle: “If you want to get ahead of the curve in your career,...
I qualified as a certified public accountant (CPA) 20 years ago. I have a lot of experience across a broad range of industries and sectors, including accountancy, business management, process improvement, internal audit and operations management and training. While working as a financial controller, I noticed a skills gap among accountants in the area of…
Industry Corner Spotlight: Accounting
Each of us is accountable to something. Or someone. Organisations carry the same responsibility. In companies, accounting is the language of all business. Every business needs to be honest about its numbers. No fledging. No inflating. No exaggerating. Good accounting helps a business make decisions and plays a critical role in the planning and controlling…
James Maina: “Through Alison I received a new job as a Procurement Officer.”
“My name is James Maina and I am an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants student. I have a Bachelor’s of Commerce in Accounting and am currently taking a master’s in Finance and Accounting. I aspire to be a financial consultant specialising in cash-flow management, business sustainability and tax compliance.” How did you learn about Alison?…
William-Oliver Blay: “I have a plan to one day run my own business. The...
“My name is William-Oliver Blay. I’m a Liberian hailing from the county of Maryland. I currently live in Montserrado. I was schooled at the Don Bosco Technical High School. I’m passionate about helping others.” How did you learn about Alison? Through countless searches on the web for free online courses. What was your first course…
Sean Wallace-Docherty: “With Alison, you can learn on the move, which is absolutely amazing.”
“My name is Sean Wallace-Docherty, a partner and a father of one. I grew up in the north-east of the UK and am proud of my heritage. In 1999, I went to visit my late father in the Netherlands for the Christmas and New Year period and I was offered a job within the company…
