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The Library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers. eBooks are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users. If you are unable to access an eBook, please see our Help and support advice or contact library@icaew.com.
Careers development advice for anyone considering working in the accountancy profession. The book covers how accountants train, where they work and what work they undertake. It also provides detailed guidance on qualifications, where to find work, areas of work, and case studies from qualified accountants.
The book includes chapters on the importance of talent management for long-term business success, an overview of talent management processes, succession management, recruitment, career development, talent management and workplace diversity, brand management, and integrating talent management with other human resource processes.
The book includes chapters on team building, personal effectiveness, staff recruitment, performance management, employment issues, implementing change, and career management.
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The Library provides access to leading business, finance and management journals. These journals are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users subject to suppliers' terms of use.
A US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) discusses his career path into forensic accounting. Eric Kreuter transitioned into forensic accounting after a career spent mostly in tax and audit. He explains his approach to each forensic investigation and the qualities and skills he believes forensic accountants need to succeed.
The article offers information on the importance of employee management for business development. Topics discussed include information on providing services for the career development of employees; discussions on the services for the benefits of employees; and the advice on caring the employee conduct of life.
This article offers suggestions for professional growth through self-mentoring. Topics discussed include the need for professionals to define their passion or interests and the activities that energize them; the need to identify and develop one's skills; and the importance of observing and learning from leaders that people admire. Also mentioned is the importance of receiving constructive feedback.
Article reporting on the efforts made by insurance companies to retain employees. It mentions the use of basic fringe benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans, flexibility in work time and space, and career development services.
Career experts offer tips on how to comfortably ask for a pay rise using tactics including scheduling a planning session with your manager at the start of the year, knowing your value and raising your profile using some metrics-driven examples of accomplishments.
CABA: Work
Tips and advice from the Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association on dealing with work-related issues.
Mentoring and executive coaching
ICAEW mentors and coaches offer finance professionals at all stages in their careers with practical and personal guidance, support, knowledge and access to business leaders with specialist expertise or industry experience.
Talk Careers
Network, blog and forum for accountants and finance professionals.
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