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Understanding Your Company Culture

February 20, 2020

How much thought have you put into your company’s culture? Have you thought about it at all? Even if you haven’t, it’s likely your office has a particular operational set of values and expectations, with standards and priorities all employees, from the corner suite to the middle of the cube-filled office, are expected to uphold […]

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What is a Financial Analyst?

February 13, 2020

Looking for a new career but aren’t sure what to do? You’ve taken some accounting or business classes, but it doesn’t seem like the path for you. Consider becoming a financial analyst. But first — what is a financial analyst after all? To put it simply, a financial analyst guides people and individuals to help […]

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Cybersecurity – What Every Financial Professional Needs to Know

February 7, 2020

According to the Bank of Canada, cyber incidents are becoming more frequent and are posing a real threat to the financial system. Figures provided by data specialist firm Advisen show there were almost 5,000 successful cyberattacks in the global financial sector from 2014 to 2018. Cyberattacks are also increasing in sophistication and have impacted over […]

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It’s That Time Of Year! Avoid The Top 10 Most Common Tax Mistakes

February 7, 2020

Despite all the uncertainty in the world, we know there are only two things in life that are certain – death and taxes. As tax season approaches, it pays to be aware of the top mistakes people make when filing their taxes. Preparation is key as the last thing you want is to have to […]

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The Changing Face of the Workplace – Top 5 Trends for 2020

February 7, 2020

As technological change continues to grow at an astronomical pace, many companies are looking for ways to integrate their employees into the workplace of the future. Yet many can’t afford to wait any longer – the future is here. Today, everything is interconnected as businesses continue to expand their operations on a global scale. To […]