Friday, February 12, 2021

Ten things only financial controllers will understand

 

  1. People never really understand what your job really involves
  2. The colour scheme on your spreadsheet is actually important
  3. It's infuriating when a balance sheet doesn't balance
  4. You're wasting our time when you promote stuff to us (as we have no buying authority)
  5. Having the auditors on site is a pain in the neck
  6. No one wants to know when your cash flow shows no flow
  7. Everyone thinks you can help them pay less tax
  8. Friends only call when they want financial advice
  9. New versions of Excel are really exciting
  10. Everything in life can be reduced to debits and credits

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