Global Institute of Forward-Thinking Accountants

The Global Institute of Forward-Thinking Accountants (GIFTA) provides support and education for financial professionals, accountants and CPA’s to change the way accountants think about their clients, their clients’ businesses and their OWN businesses.

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What is a Forward-Thinking Accountant?

 “Forward-thinking” is used primarily in business circles to describe a person or company who is seen as “visionary.” In short, someone who is forward-thinking is thinking progressively and possesses the ability to look beyond the “now” and formulate strategies for future success. They are constantly asking “what’s next?”

Forward Thinking: The ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.

• Anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance.
• Notices trends in the industry or marketplace and develops plans to prepare for opportunities or problems.
• Anticipates the consequences of situations and plans accordingly.
• Anticipates how individuals and groups will react to situations and information and plans accordingly. (Workforce Management)

 One of the most important assets in your business is your support…your team.

If your employees have low morale, then YOU as a leader need to first FIGURE OUT WHY this is happening.

Low morale will no doubt show up in the way they handle your business.

It must be dealt with swiftly! Remember that your employees have lives outside of your business, so do not take it personally. First figure out why the issue exists.

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