The question of how to maximize employee productivity is an old one but new research has recently shown that many current practices do not encourage productive workplace environments. Utilizing cutting-edge research, Alla Volodina (York University) suggests an outline that could be used in a course covering latest practices on productivity.SELF-MANAGEMENT

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We receive a lot of questions from CPA candidates about whether they should be using a computer- or paper-based outline when writing cases. We asked one of our blog contributors, Alla Volodina, to give our students some helpful advice.

Question: “Should I use a computer-based outline or paper-based outline when writing cases?”

Alla Volodina: “There are definitely pros and cons to both. For example, when writing a comprehensive simulation, some students prefer using a paper-based outline […]

We receive a lot of questions from CPA candidates who are recent arrivals to Canada. Many have considerable accounting and/or auditing experience back home and some even hold accounting designations. Having to go through the CPA examination process is very challenging. Preparing for the exams, passing the CFE and finding employment are just some of the hurdles facing those who are new to Canada.

In this short blog post, we asked one of our contributors, […]

What is Working Capital?

Many students are only familiar with the textbook definition of Working Capital but are not as familiar with what it actually means for real-life businesses or how to think about this concept on the CFE. Given the important of this topic, we have asked one of our regular contributors, Alla Volodina, to discuss the topic.

Working Capital Management – releasing the hidden “cash cow” on your balance sheet

Warren Buffett famously said: […]

This is the second part of Vasily’s blog. Vasily was a repeat writer at the SOA, but after having successfully passed it in 2012, went on to pass the UFE in 2012 on his first attempt!

Part 2

Another trap I had fallen into for two years straight was related to the handbook. Yes, it is available during the exam. Yes, you can look stuff up, if you need to… but in reality there is […]