For all those celebrating the month of Ramadan, the Controllers On Call team wishes you all the blessings of the holy month – Ramadan Kareem
History The month of Ramadan is ninth on the Islamic calendar and is said to be when the prophet Mohammed was gifted the Koran. During this time, Mohammed declared the gates of Heaven were open, and the devils were locked in Hell. Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, forgoing earthly…
Tuesday April the 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day
World #AutismAwarenessDay designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution “62/139, is an internationally recognized day every year, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout the world. World Autism Awareness Day is an effort to not only speak out against the discrimination…
Some Events that Took Place on March 27
1998 Viagra is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Pfizer’s pill was the first drug against male impotence to be approved in the United States. In 2012, the company made 2 billion U.S. Dollars from Viagra alone. 1994 Silvio Berlusconi rises to power in Italy In his 20 years in Italian politics, Berlusconi arguably made…
Did you know that March 24 is the National #Chocolate Covered #Raisin #Day?
March 24 raisins coated in either dark chocolate or milk chocolate have their special day of appreciation on National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day. In numerous countries, chocolate covered raisins are known as #Raisinets and more than 1 million are produced per HOUR. Raisinets were the earliest and one of the most popular brands of the…
Purim
For all those who are celebrating Purim – Happy and joyous Purim. #Purim is one of the happiest of #Jewishholidays. It celebrates the survival of the Jews in Ancient Persia when they were set for slaughter at the hands of the king’s advisor, Haman. The Book of Esther, or the Megillah, tells how Haman hated the Jews…
Shoot For The Stars: Advance Your Career in Accounting and Finance!
Growth; something many of us strive for in regards to our career. For some, growth means learning something as often as possible and for others, it means advancing status within the workplace. Whilst a desired construct, growing within your field requires hard work and experience. Growth is contingent on these factors as well as your…
Does being a Board member with an amazing non profit organization call your name?
According to Merriam Webster, a volunteer is “a person who expresses a willingness to undertake a service.” I have been #volunteering with an amazing non-profit organization called – #Reena (reena.org) – a non-profit organization which promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values. Volunteering with Reena offers…
Why the Best Labour Isn’t Knocking on Your Door and How to Change That!
As we forge forward into 2019, unemployment rates are plummeting, currently being at 5.7% – a historical low since 1976. Job opportunities and employee attrition rates are rising like never before, and it’s becoming more and more challenging for finance and accounting firms to lock down quality employees with the right credentials. Before you can…