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🌟 Wednesday Wisdom: On the Eve of Recognition 🌟 As we find ourselves just one day away from the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards, a moment of reflection and anticipation fills the air at our firm. It's an honour to stand among the shortlisted, recognized not just in one, but in two distinguished categories: Independent Firm of the Year and Niche Firm of the Year. 🏆 While the excitement is undeniable, today's wisdom revolves around the journey rather than the destination. Being shortlisted alongside some truly fantastic peers is a win in itself. It's a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unique approach we bring to the table every day. 🌱 Winning would be the cherry on top, but it's the inclusion that truly warms our hearts. It reaffirms that what we're doing resonates within our industry and, more importantly, provides value to those we serve. This recognition is a reminder of why we started, why we persist, and why we'll continue to innovate and lead with integrity and passion. 💼 So, as we look forward to tomorrow's announcement, let's remember that success isn't solely measured by trophies or titles, but by the impact we make, the lives we touch, and the community we build and serve. Here's to celebrating every milestone, big or small, and to the continued pursuit of excellence, regardless of the outcome. 🌟 What are you wins this week? No matter how small they are? #WednesdayWisdom #YorkshireAccountancyAwards #CelebratingSuccess #Gratitude

🌟 Wednesday Wisdom: On the Eve of Recognition 🌟 As we find ourselves just one day away from the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards, a moment of reflection and anticipation fills the air at our firm. It's an honour to stand among the shortlisted, recognized not just in one, but in two distinguished categories: Independent Firm of the Year and Niche Firm of the Year. 🏆 While the excitement is undeniable, today's wisdom revolves around the journey rather than the destination. Being shortlisted alongside some truly fantastic peers is a win in itself. It's a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unique approach we bring to the table every day. 🌱 Winning would be the cherry on top, but it's the inclusion that truly warms our hearts. It reaffirms that what we're doing resonates within our industry and, more importantly, provides value to those we serve. This recognition is a reminder of why we started, why we persist, and why we'll continue to innovate and lead with integrity and passion. 💼 So, as we look forward to tomorrow's announcement, let's remember that success isn't solely measured by trophies or titles, but by the impact we make, the lives we touch, and the community we build and serve. Here's to celebrating every milestone, big or small, and to the continued pursuit of excellence, regardless of the outcome. 🌟 What are you wins this week? No matter how small they are? #WednesdayWisdom #YorkshireAccountancyAwards #CelebratingSuccess #Gratitude

NABA is committed to addressing the shrinking pipeline of Black talent, scaling our impact in 2024 and the importance of strategic collaboration in our work to engage, empower and educate Black Business Leaders. Read more in a recent article by the Indiana CPA Society: https://lnkd.in/gbyfupb9.

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The truth about DEI committees….     DEI committees have the potential to be a force for good but when they get it wrong, they can end up isolating the very employees they're trying to support.   A common misconception is that being from an underrepresented background automatically makes you a good candidate for the DEI committee.       I can relate because I was clueless about DEI but was asked to spearhead it in companies I joined.       Like me, most people have no intention of joining, they often say yes out of fear or feeling like they’re letting people down if they don’t.    But you join and wholeheartedly go into it believing you can make a difference. But then your ideas get shut down because DEI discussions happen in a DEI silo.   Even worse, you’re now branded by colleagues or the boss as too ‘woke’. Suddenly, you feel isolated when the whole point is to make you (and people like you) feel more included. So, if you feel your DEI committee is too woke.  Please remember they probably joined the company just wanting to do their job in Sales, Operations or Tech and go home. They probably had no intention of being the spokesperson of DEI. They are just trying to help. 

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝟯 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 Last week, our contingent of award winners explained why buying a table won’t help you win an award. That means to win, you need to run a great business and then impress the judges. But what’s the point, why bother entering awards in the first place? This week’s blog reveals the three reasons why our winners enter awards. ⚠️ Spoiler alert: Only one of them has anything to do with marketing! ⚠️ Finally, if their advice motivates you to enter awards in 2024, scroll to the end of the blog when we link to five freebies that’ll help you do a great job. Hope it helps! Again, huge thanks to everyone who gave their time to help us write this blog: ⭐ David O'Hara ⭐ Dominic McLoughney ⭐ Scott Gallacher - Chartered Financial Planner ⭐ Dom Spalding ⭐ Nikki King ⭐ Steve Perera - Chartered Financial Planner ⭐ Nicholas Platt

For those members thinking about nominating someone for a National Award, be sure to check out our guidance! As this New Year's honours has shown, governance is worthy of celebration and recognition. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZngsTdj #VisibleGovernance

Congratulations JEFF MOWERY! Is an absolute honor to be part of your team! #internationaltaxation #internationaltax #taxadvisory #international #businessadvisory #businessadvisors #leadership #accountingandaccountants #accounting #accountingfirm #tributacion #irs #irscompliance #irshelp #irsaudit #accountingmanager #accountingservices #accountingexpert #accountingandfinance

I’m about to share some normally private business information…. Every weekend as part of BlackBelt Accountants I share with members amongst other things my 3 biggest wins of the past week. This is a great way to focus and take a step back from the whirlwind of business life and think about some of the great things that have been achieved. Sometimes I’ve been thinking that not much has been achieved, but when I look back I’m surprised at what’s actually been done, and it’s a great way to end the week with some positive thoughts. My 3 biggest wins of this past week were….. 🙌 2 great new client sign ups + positive meeting with an existing client to discuss completing monthly management accounts for them in future. 🙌 Finished our new pricing packages for inclusion on our website and Ignition. Thank you Heather Townsend, Mario De-Crescenzo and fellow members of The Accountants' Growth Club for valuable input. 🙌 Some great networking - Appointed vice-chair of Lanarkshire Business Group + Attended partner event at #TheHive 🐝, a Business North Lanarkshire supported business centre for women in our local North Lanarkshire Council area. Looking back, I’m realising I’ve actually had a cracking week last week! 😊 What were your biggest wins of the past week? I’d love to hear them and create some positive vibes 😎 #business #wins #positivity

A sense of entitlement belongs no where- but especially not in the board of directors space, where it has been a constant paradigm since class, privilege and business first arose in human society. My test? If you truly believe you are entitled to a board position simply because of who you perceive yourself to be, then I would say no. ( this is not to be confconfused with believing you can bring true value to the board and the organization from their perspective, not yours) I would also add, if you covet the board position, you shouldn’t be there- because your true independent judgment of what’s best for the organization, its staff, stakeholders and customers, will be clouded by your own self preservation. #governance #aicd #oversight #boardofdirectors #companydirector #entitlement #priveledge #responsibility Australian Institute of Company Directors Evan Dukas Anand Tatavarthi Lyn George