There are many ways to measure the performance of a company so as to determine if it is doing well. The most common method is to look at its gross or net profit. This, however, isn't always a reliable ...

Carla Tardi is a technical editor and digital content producer with 25+ years of experience at top-tier investment banks and money-management firms. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant ...

Setting goals and objectives is a critical aspect of managing a business, and the accounting function is no exception. Business goals should include both short- and long-term goals, according to Maria ...

Achieving business success is a goal of all company leaders. Management by objectives (MBO) is a plan that helps businesses improve their performance. It does so by mapping out a guide for both the ...

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are recognized by most industry practitioners as the motivator of an efficient, data driven organization. Rightly so, however KPIs are often developed arbitrarily and ...

Rebecca McClay has 10+ years of experience writing and editing content. Rebecca is an expert in personal finance, business, and financial markets. She received her master's in business journalism from ...

Every person and organization has some familiarity with performance metrics and reporting, yet how to take that experience and apply it to asset management is not straightforward. Looking at industry ...