Should Women have a more prominent role as CFOs? Women should be given a more prominent role to play in top management especially when it comes to the CFO position. That is the proposition I am putting forth in this blog. If we take a look at the organizational structure... Read more →

Spotting the Red Flags is Key to Fraud Prevention and Detection All companies are vulnerable to fraud, but small businesses are particularly vulnerable because decision-making and other responsibilities are often concentrated in a few key positions. Small business owners tend to be overly-trusting of employees, especially those in sensitive financial... Read more →

Basic Standards of Behavior in the Workplace Lagging the Influence of the Internet and Social Media Are manners and civility missing from the workplace? According to a recent survey by Kessler International, the answer is a resounding yes. This comes as no surprise to me because today’s workers grew up... Read more →

CA Master Plan for Higher Education is at Risk Having taught in the California State University System for almost thirty years, I was surprised to learn of Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to allow two-year community colleges to offer four-year degrees. Paving the way for one of the largest community college... Read more →