Author: Jamie L. Smith, CPA

Jamie L. Smith, CPA https://connectionattheintersection.wordpress.com I am a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA). I am a Finance Leader, Business Advisor & Connector. I am also a wife and a mother of two amazing sons. I am a founder of Amplify Advisors Inc. We are an entrepreneural organization that helps growing business envisage their complete financial picture. We provide CFO/Controller services with our Finance Leaders. We provide consulting services as Business Advisors. We connect by placing candidates in accounting & finance roles as well as through referrals within our network.

Fighting into the valley – a take on algorithms impact

There are moments when you see an ad and you have to ask “what in the world did I read or search that implied I’d want that??”

Or other times where you start exploring a huge decision or idea and the world starts to speak back & you feel it’s fate but then realize: “Wait, is it just an echo chamber telling you want to hear or an algorithm reading you?”

This article has tricks to “fight back”.

A wealth of information, a growing intelligent dark web, ideas and facts always in your pocket & available – the benefits of technology, social media and the internet are endless, but there’s value to being aware.

#algorithms #echochamber

http://ow.ly/rdCM30kO5nx

A flight, $$, a changing world

Money is core to so much and it is changing quickly!

I watched this on an AC flight. If you have one coming up check it out under Business.

I previously posted about data currency and a podcast (http://ow.ly/85u930kMtFz) that explained it very well. If intrigued by the topic here is the other option: http://ow.ly/EKJj30kMtSB

Great watch for all but especially for those in the FSI or payment world!

#currency #datacurrency #payments #business

As old as time

Touch once! As old as time is this time management strategy. Old audit rules were never duplicate documentation. Why do we see people duplicate efforts, data entry, dishes in sink vs dishwasher and other examples (email being the worst of course!) We know this! Do you forget too? #timemanagement #touchonce

Canada Day & Baseball

Enjoying this Canada Day at the diamond. Connection is at the intersection of happiness, success and health and there is nothing better than seeing your child experience it with his team! Lessons for business, happiness and longevity come quickly with kids sport and it’s my goal to see my boys make it a habit (like their dad!).