Category Archives: Education

WHY THE CMA® IS ESSENTIAL FOR FINANCE PROFESSIONALS IN THE CARIBBEAN

The accounting and financial workforce are vital components in the constantly shifting business landscapes. IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business. Founded in 1919, it is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. I met with Alain Mulder, Senior Director of Europe Operations at […]

HOW TO BECOME AN ALL-STAR CFO

In the last year, businesses and clients have thrust CFOs and finance professionals into the spotlight. CFOs are leaned on more than ever to help businesses ‘survive and thrive’ in these extraordinary times.  From forecasts and scenarios to business model transformations and beyond, finance professionals scaled above and beyond the call of duty, outlining the impacts […]

TWO FOUNDATIONS. ONE GOAL. IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.

The importance of spreading cancer awareness through optimal screening programs and supportive care services for cancer patients. Together we are stronger in the fight against cancer. Writer: Desi Dijkhuizen/Risa Schonbaum If you were offered the opportunity to prevent developing cancer, would you take it? Having cancer is hard and going through it can be an […]

HOW COOL IS THE FUTURE?

Writer: Tim Q. M. Martina By now, we are all aware of the apocalyptic picture exhaustingly drawn by scholars and activists; global warming, over-population, famine, mass-extinction. To put it mildly, not desirable. We can choose to work against something bad, or we can choose to work towards something good. There is a difference. Post-scarcity is […]

MATERNITY CLINIC FUNDASHON DUNA LUS CURAÇAO, THE COMPLETE CARE CENTER FOR PREGNANCY, DELIVERY AND POSTPARTUM

Writer: Nathasja JT Plaizier Pregnancy can bring a massive mix of emotions all at once, from joy, surprise, happiness to panic, anxiety, confusion, and the list goes on. All are normal and frightening at the same time. Knowing what to expect during the full term of pregnancy, before and after childbirth, is critical for monitoring […]

Mindfulness in Business vs. a Business in Mindfulness

Writer: Andy Kirchner, Mindful Mindset Coach at The Recycled Pirate, Ecosystem Developer & Entrepreneurial Facilitator at Innovation ç Let’s start with a truth bomb. Ever notice that when you really want to land that one client, that one assignment, you can’t seem to make the connection and seal the deal. There is nothing wrong with […]

CINEX SMART INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2019

The Orange economy is sometimes also referred to as the Creative economy. It includes industries such as digital media, software development, visual arts and advertising. Curaçao Investment and Export Promotion Agency (CINEX) hosted its two-day Smart Investment Summit on August 28th and 29th featuring an inspiring range of presentations on this subject. Topics included Smart […]

EXPLORING THE E-COMMERCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY

The development of online services and e-commerce companies is on the rise throughout the world and gene­rating billions annually. Most business owners in Curaçao have already created websites and made full use of social media outlets such as Instagram and Facebook, but only a handful of these merchants use e-commerce websites to sell and complete […]

INNOVATING THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION THROUGH EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECTIVITY

Website: globalintmanagement.comLocation: New York, NY | Willemstad Curaçao | Remote office Paramaribo Suriname | Managing Director: Rocher Cyrus CPA, CGMADescription: The company is innovating the audit and accounting profession through Education, Technology, and Connectivity. Following a career exceeding thirteen years at PwC and KPMG, Rocher Cyrus CPA, CGMA founded Global International Management, LLC with the […]

Investment in Education: An Opportunity with Great Potential

Thanks to our rich cultural heritage, Curaçao is a multicultural society with people from diverse backgrounds, speaking several languages, all with a global perspective on business. This is so deeply rooted in our culture that we tend to forget the great advantages it has on our daily work-life. TEXT JANICE TJON SIEN KIE AND ARNE […]