by John Minnich | Dec 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
As is technology, from data analytics to cybersecurity, transforming our business profession, integrated reporting will continue to have a tremendous impact. What is integrated reporting? “Integrated Reporting (IR) promotes a more cohesive and efficient approach to...
by John Minnich | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Advisor. Coach. Consultant. Are There Really Differences? Succinctly. Yes. It’s important to recognize and effectively engage the right services for your business needs. Advisor, coach, and consultant are often used interchangeably, especially advisor and consultant....
by John Minnich | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
This fall, I will facilitate an executive leadership program through Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Office of Continuing Studies. The noncredit program is designed for senior managers motivated to take their careers to the next level. Participants will be guided...
by John Minnich | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Accounting is a practice of helping business leaders make informed business decisions. As quoted in a Business Insider article, “The CFO of the future will need to be the connector between the business and data scientists.” Peter Sondergaard, Gartner: “Data...
by John Minnich | Apr 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
What steps do you and your organization take to align vertically? A strategy pyramid is a visual tool to help guide your organization execute its plans. Elements include: Mission – Why We Exist Values – What’s Important to Us Vision – What We Want...
by John Minnich | Sep 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
To make informed business decisions, a couple of my favorite tools available to management are segmented reporting and the balanced scorecard. A segment is any part or activity of an organization about which a manager seeks cost, revenue, or profit data. This can be...
by John Minnich | Sep 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Frequently, I am asked about my experiences as colleagues explore their own paths. Just this past week, I met with an individual considering two avenues: (1) Business and (2) university. They generally ask which one that I prefer. I smile and respond, “Both!†As...
by John Minnich | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Not exactly groundbreaking material: Business is, well, business. Whether for profit or nonprofit, every organization in the world has customers, vendors, etc. It is a common thread across the sectors of our economy. Sure, with manufacturing, we look at cost concepts...
by John Minnich | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
This year, I was invited to serve Purdue University Fort Wayne. What a fantastic opportunity to facilitate discussions with colleagues and help develop current and emerging business leaders. I have 50 MBA students enrolled in two sections of strategic cost management...
by John Minnich | Aug 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
With interests in business and technology, one of my favorite courses in college was accounting information systems. I was drawn to the overlapping content areas (i.e., business, computer science) emphasizing both big picture and detail. I grew up at the cusp of...
