"The first thing I do when I switch on my computer in the morning is plan out my day, making sure I know what I am doing all the time. Additionally, in my practice, I use a software called Accountancy Manager to stay organized and ensure accuracy. All important details and key dates are entered for each and every client, and the software informs staff about upcoming deadlines and helps us prioritize our work daily. In my previous role as the Financial Reporting Manager with global airport services and cargo-handling firm, I led the month-end reporting process. I set up a month-end process that outlined all the tasks the members of my team needed to complete and saved it as a shared file that we could all access and update. Each month-end task was recorded with the name of the employee completing it and the date it was required. If for any reason that task could not be completed, I asked to be notified at the earliest opportunity so I could adjust my plans. In some instances, delays in getting information from another department meant we had to swap tasks around and complete some tasks before I had initially scheduled them. Staff time-off or holidays also meant that tasks were swapped around among team members when required. By putting a list together and constantly reviewing it to ensure all tasks are completed, I was able to produce complete accurate financial statements with every month-end reporting pack."