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There are many advantages to seeking advice from known leaders with proven track records. Entrepreneurs are naturally self-motivated individuals with driven, decisive personalities, motivated by the pursuit of success even in risky, unfamiliar areas.
Professor Mark Finkel shares how the optional residency program, offered in New York City and Tel Aviv, Israel, is a valuable MBA networking opportunity for online MBA students.
In today’s business, data is king. But when billions and trillions of bits of data are collected, how can we even begin to understand it? And, more importantly, how is anyone supposed to know what to do with it?
Creating a successful business takes more than a soaring vision and superhero chutzpah in the face of risk. For this reason, young entrepreneurs often find empowerment by following in the footsteps of successful business leaders. Jewish entrepreneurs likewise seek greater business growth through the examples and mentorship of market mavens who view success through a shared lens of faith and passion for Jewish principles.
Professor Mark Finkel has over 25 years of experience under his belt, working with early-stage entrepreneurial enterprises in Silicon Valley and around the world. See what he brings to his students at Syms.
Learn more about the man who wrote the book on entrepreneurship, his strategies for success, and his influence at YU Sy Syms.
Property managers and their businesses oversee the accounting, rent collection, maintenance and tenant placement of real estate. Everything from apartment blocks to government buildings use property managers to keep things running smoothly, and almost all of the day-to-day operations are on their shoulders.
A lot of terms tend to get thrown around in business without a specific explanation, especially when talking about finances; net revenue, operating income, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), for example. As a modern accounting professional, you’re expected to recognize, understand and utilize these terms and concepts when the need arises, even if you don’t necessarily use them on a day-to-day basis.
Earning your Master of Business Administration (MBA) is all-but-essential if you plan on ascending to a leadership position in today's competitive business world. Specifically designed for teaching management skills and business principles, an MBA degree also opens up networking possibilities and exposes students to job opportunities they wouldn't necessarily experience without participating in a graduate-level business program.
Retained earnings help show the true worth of a company and are an important factor in a business’s accounting. After paying dividends to shareholders, the remaining money is held in reserve called the retained earnings. These earnings can fund business expansion, the acquisition of additional assets, or a variety of ventures.
Conflict in the workplace can arise from many sources, from philosophical differences of opinion on business strategy, to simple clashes between strong personalities. We've outlined five important strategies to keep in mind when managing conflict at work.
A Master of Science in Real Estate (or MSRE) is a graduate business degree for professionals who want to take their real estate career to the next level. Read about the impressive job titles and salaries that an MSRE can prepare you for, as well as basic information about the degree and different real estate industries.
There are several different accolades that universities and schools can garner, but there’s one designation that some value above the rest: AACSB accreditation. In this post, we’ll explore the criteria for accreditation, how it has evolved, and what an online master’s degree from an AACSB-accredited school like Yeshiva Sy Syms can mean for your career.
To help you enhance your skills in the professional workforce, we’ve outlined five key benefits of time management at work, as well as tried and true strategies that can make them a reality for you and your organization.
Net income (NI) is the amount of money your business has earned—after expenses, cost of goods (or services) sold, taxes and interest—during a specified time period. This article breaks down the net income formula and explain how to calculate net income for your organization.
Professionals working in real estate use software to assess risk, strategize investments, monitor key financial data, maintain client relationships, and otherwise plan for success. Learn more about seven key real estate investment software platforms you should be familiar with if you want to thrive in this dynamic field.
A data breach is every company’s worst nightmare. No matter how large or small a corporation is, the effects of a data breach can be felt in almost every facet of the business. Keep reading for an analysis and conclusion from Dr. Huang’s findings on the financial cost of data breaches, including his valuable lessons for accountants and auditors.
Mentorship calls for a certain kind of talented business veteran who understands that sharing the lessons they’ve learned is deeply important to the growth and success of the next generation of managers and leaders. But how do you identify the right person to fill this crucial role in your professional life? And how do you establish a strong mentor-mentee relationship with them?
Owning a business requires constantly monitoring a variety of assets. Some assets wear out over the years and begin losing their value; for example, computers, tools, equipment, vehicles and buildings can depreciate over time and must be repaired or replaced. In order for a business to accurately write off these expenses and file their taxes correctly, you need to calculate their amount of deprecation.
From a single person to an international company, accounting has a significant influence on the entities with whom they work. Keep reading to find out some of the most frequently asked questions about accounting degrees, including common career paths and how to determine if accounting is right for you.