In the world of management accounting, technical proficiency is undeniably a golden ticket. But, like any great show, the ticket alone won't guarantee a front-row seat. For that, you need the full package, and that's where soft skills come into play.
Effective planning is key to academic success, but it's not always easy to know where to start. We’ve shared some tried and tested tips to help you plan your studies effectively.
Distance learning can be a convenient and flexible way to complete a qualification, but it also presents its own set of challenges. We've gathered some useful tips from past students to help you make the most of your distance learning experience.
It's the start of the new year. What are your goals for the next 12 months and beyond? For many of us, this might include enrolling to study a qualification with the hopes of moving forward in our careers. Choosing to invest in yourself and study further is one of the best decisions you could make, however, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself before taking the leap
Are you wanting to study but unable to fund the process? Have you considered asking your employer to pay for your tuition? It can seem like a daunting task, but you may be surprised to find how willing organisations are to assist employees in furthering their knowledge and skills.
Knowing how to approach and handle difficult conversations is a vital ‘soft’ skill that will help you better navigate the workplace and the world beyond it.
We attended Blackbullion’s ‘Money On My Mind - The Psychology of Money’ Webinar. This hugely informative session broke down the 5 different ‘Money Personalities’ and how these affect the decisions we make with our finances.
'You need to be smarter with your money' - this is something we often hear. But why? It can be difficult to fight our impulses on payday, but here are 6 reasons that might persuade you to start taking control of your finances.
For most people, the start of the semester is a breeze. Fuelled by your goal to get your qualification and make that big career move, you put together a great study plan and started going through the material. You stuck to your schedule and were making good progress - but then life happened! It‘s okay, the 'Mid-Semester Slump' is a thing and we have some great tips to get you back on track;
In today’s fast paced world, we’re constantly on the hunt to do more in less time. With smartphones, laptops and the world wide web at a perpetual arm’s reach, it’s easier than ever to become distracted.
For many students, enrolling for a professional business qualification is done with the aim of repositioning their careers and finding new employment – often in a higher salary bracket.
'Remote interview’, ‘video interview’ or ‘virtual interview’ - no matter what you call it, this new and intimidating step in the hiring process looks as if it’s here to stay. While the core principles are similar to a regular, face-to-face session, there are some important, often overlooked factors you need to consider while preparing.
Know your content - an obvious statement when looking at what it takes to have a successful exam experience, but there are other habitual changes you can make to boost your efficiency on the big day.
The financial and emotional costs involved with failing an exam can often lead us to feeling intense pressure as we prepare to put our skills and knowledge to the test. This is followed by a limbo-like period of waiting for results, which can often outweigh the stress of the actual exam process itself.