In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Saudi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP) JEDDAH, Saudi...
It’s that time of year again, when we choose our leaders for national and local positions. May 2025 elections are right around the corner. The 90-day campaign period for senatorial candidates and party-list groups kicked off last Feb. 11, 2025. On March 28, 2025, the 45-day campaign period for...
Residents of the West Bank urban refugee camp of Nur Shams evacuate their homes and carry their belongings as the Israeli military continues its operation in the area on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed) U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with ...
In the 2020s, BS Management Accounting (BSMA) programs have become increasingly prevalent in colleges and universities, often presented as an alternative to the more established BS Accountancy (BSA) program. This trend is largely attributed to the stringent academic requirements imposed on BSA...
French President Emmanuel Macron, center, speaks with European Council President Antonio Costa, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as they leave the Elysee Palace, after an informal meeting of leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom, in Paris,...
Speaking up is hard. In my previous article, I wrote about moral courage and breaking the silence. As professional accountants and auditors, we've witnessed organizational pressure and politics—where individuals wield their authority to achieve personal gain or protect an organization by...
In economic value creation, the budget is a compelling factor in achieving goals and objectives. It is a critical tool, a means to an economic end. The size and level of budget autonomy, as well as the accountability of managers for performance, engender both cerebral and emotional responses that...
A girl watches as Mohammad Eid mourns his cousin Dima, along with her uncle and grandfather, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Saturday, during their funeral in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) Israel and Hamas appear to be...
Extreme weather events battered developing countries this year despite their small contribution to climate change. The Philippines faced six successive storms in just a month which were intensified by climate crisis, the World Weather Attribution said. Top climate polluters still haven’t...
To lead effectively, it is crucial to prioritize your values. Here, we explore how integrating core values into your leadership approach can elevate your team and ensure meaningful, impactful, long-term success. Lead by Example: Values in Action Leadership begins with leading by example. Your...
Bassem Naim, an official in Hamas' political wing, speaks in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) ISTANBUL (AP) — A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza,...
“Work should be and can be productive and rewarding, meaningful and maturing, enriching and fulfilling, healing and joyful. Work is one of our greatest privileges. Work can be poetic.” Max DePree, author, The Art of Leadership “Work by its very nature (is) about violence – to...