In our recent article, Workplace Communication Techniques for Exceptional Accountants, we tackle the issue of integrating accounting into other areas of the business, and integrating other needs of the business into accounting practices.
We discuss six communication techniques to accomplish this:
1) Understand that you are part of a business team, not just the accounting team.
2) Know that the system can & should be modified to meet the business’s needs.
3) Ensure AP/AR employees act for the benefit of the company.
4) Align yourself with management at all levels.
5) Understand the data you are reporting.
6) Create useful reporting tools linked to the business strategy.
Are you an Exceptional Accountant? Do you hold your accounting staff to these communication standards? How does your accounting group manage communication within your company? Are these concepts something you feel comfortable introducing into your activities?