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Oliver Buchannon
Lily Song

I am a qualified CPA and currently work as Financial Controller in a million-dollar company. In this newsletter, I will be sharing practical accounting insight, knowledge, career advice and personal stories from my over 20 years accounting journey to help fellow accountants and SME owners grow and succeed.

Balance is Not a Myth (But It’s Hard as Hell)

May 16, 2025

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3 min read

Balance is Not a Myth (But It’s Hard as Hell)

Balance

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Input: The Only Thing You Can Control

Apr 24, 2025

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3 min read

Input: The Only Thing You Can Control

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Mindset Over Knowledge: The Hidden Power We Often Ignore

Apr 11, 2025

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5 min read

Mindset Over Knowledge: The Hidden Power We Often Ignore

Mindset

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The Comfort Zone Dilemma: Hard Work vs. Smart Work

Mar 31, 2025

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3 min read

The Comfort Zone Dilemma: Hard Work vs. Smart Work

Comfort zone

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Why 'Profit First' Could Be a Game-Changer for Your Business and Personal Finances

Mar 15, 2025

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3 min read

Why 'Profit First' Could Be a Game-Changer for Your Business and Personal Finances

Profit First

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How to Sharpen Your Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Mar 7, 2025

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3 min read

How to Sharpen Your Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Critical Thinking

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How to Create Distinctive Value and Become Irreplaceable

Feb 18, 2025

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4 min read

How to Create Distinctive Value and Become Irreplaceable

Value creation

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Creating an Effective Monthly Insight Report: Purpose, Structure, and Ownership

Feb 4, 2025

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4 min read

Creating an Effective Monthly Insight Report: Purpose, Structure, and Ownership

Insight report

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Strategy Formulation: A Blueprint for Success

Jan 28, 2025

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5 min read

Strategy Formulation: A Blueprint for Success

Strategy Formulation

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The Secret of Success: Lessons from Outliers

Jan 22, 2025

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3 min read

The Secret of Success: Lessons from Outliers

Outliers

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The Story of a Retired Professional: Insights from Karen’s Decisions

Jan 14, 2025

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4 min read

The Story of a Retired Professional: Insights from Karen’s Decisions

Scarcity

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Stand High: Expanding Your Vision in Accounting

Dec 20, 2024

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4 min read

Stand High: Expanding Your Vision in Accounting

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Why Talent Alone Won’t Secure Leadership Roles

Nov 29, 2024

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4 min read

Why Talent Alone Won’t Secure Leadership Roles

The Iceberg of Leadership: What’s Beneath the Surface?

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Finding Your True North in Leadership

Nov 22, 2024

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3 min read

Finding Your True North in Leadership

Leadership: A Journey, Not a Destination

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Fair Value of Agricultural Assets – A Chat About IFRS 13

Nov 19, 2024

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6 min read

Fair Value of Agricultural Assets – A Chat About IFRS 13

IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement

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The Surprising Truth About Self-Perception

Nov 15, 2024

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4 min read

The Surprising Truth About Self-Perception

Self Perception

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Agricultural Assets and IAS 41: Simplifying Agriculture Accounting

Nov 12, 2024

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4 min read

Agricultural Assets and IAS 41: Simplifying Agriculture Accounting

Agricultural assets

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How Much We Are Willing To Share?

Nov 8, 2024

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4 min read

How Much We Are Willing To Share?

Speak Up: Why Holding Back Hurts You More

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Return on Equity (ROE): Your Compass to Assessing Business Performance

Nov 5, 2024

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7 min read

Return on Equity (ROE): Your Compass to Assessing Business Performance

Return on Equity (ROE)

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The Art of Presentation Skills: From Nervous Newbie to Engaging Presenter

Nov 1, 2024

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5 min read

The Art of Presentation Skills: From Nervous Newbie to Engaging Presenter

Presentation Skills

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Mastering Cash Flow Dashboards: Your Business’s Financial Control Panel

Oct 29, 2024

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5 min read

Mastering Cash Flow Dashboards: Your Business’s Financial Control Panel

Cash Flow Dashboard

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Decoding Strategy: How I Finally Figured It Out

Oct 25, 2024

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6 min read

Decoding Strategy: How I Finally Figured It Out

Strategy

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Uncovering the Full Story: How to Analyse Business Performance Through Cash Flow

Oct 22, 2024

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5 min read

Uncovering the Full Story: How to Analyse Business Performance Through Cash Flow

Cash Flow Analysis

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Emotions and Expectations: Navigating the Workplace Tightrope

Oct 18, 2024

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3 min read

Emotions and Expectations: Navigating the Workplace Tightrope

Emotions and Expectations

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Unlock Your Inner Investor: Capital Allocation for Everyone

Oct 15, 2024

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4 min read

Unlock Your Inner Investor: Capital Allocation for Everyone

Capital Allocation

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