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A career in the accounting and financial field can be very rewarding; however, much of the time, the hours and work-life balance associated with these positions are almost humanly impossible. There are many challenges associated with these positions. For those … Continue reading
Hopes that the U.S. government will reach a decision over which direction to take with regard to the fiscal cliff the country faces at the end of 2012 are fading fast. Commercial finance professionals’ apprehensions about the country’s economic future … Continue reading
For anyone who has dreamed of starting their own business with a unique and creative idea and the added benefit of venture capital support, you know the success rate just isn’t there for everyone, regardless of how you finance your … Continue reading
Many recent accounting graduates dream of working in big accounting firms, and the lucky ones (so it would appear) land a job with one of the Big 4 firms. The following article takes a humorous approach to the “work-life balance” … Continue reading
Let’s face it; one of the reasons you started the company in the first place was because you wanted to run things. And maybe at the very beginning, you could do all jobs. Sales. Service. Financials. Maybe even some engineering … Continue reading
You know the signs. The CFO and CEO start making less eye contact. Cordiality replaces camaraderie. Things go unsaid. There’s trouble in paradise and nobody quite knows what to do about it. The marriage is breaking up. We at DAS … Continue reading
As the economy continues to recover, many CEOs are now wondering when is a good time to hire a CFO. The following article gives a description of what qualifications a CFO should possess, as well as how to know when … Continue reading
DAS President and Founder, Ren J. Carlton, CPA and CSMC, has been awarded by Crain’s Detroit Business weekly as one of 2012’s “40 Under 40” Michigan business leaders. Every year since 1991, Crain’s Detroit Business has honored 40 of the … Continue reading
With health care reform and tax change on the horizon, many entrepreneurs are concerned about how it will impact their business. Below is an article that describes some of the possible pitfalls to avoid. http://www3.cfo.com/Dreading_Obamacare David McCann Many finance chiefs … Continue reading
A lot of our clients think budgeting is a waste of time. I don’t see a better way to monitor performance and identify problem areas in a business, but here is another point of view… By: Ross Banham http://www3.cfo.com/article/2012/9/budgeting_budgets-rolling-forecasts-continuous-planning-beyond-budgeting-round-table-statoil-elkay-group-health-holt-cat?currpage=0 In … Continue reading