The Internal Accounting Consultancy Model

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This paper explores the kind of background and knowledge an accountant requires to be an effective internal consultant. The author explains that data gathered by accountants is not only used internally but also externally. The paper relates the ways in which information gathered by accountants at Marmon and other corporations is used by individuals and organizations outside of the company.

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"There is still a role for external consultants as they provide flexible resource of manpower and specialist expertise that an organization often lacks. Internal consulting offers a new model for many highly skilled accountants whose abilities are under-utilized. A common failure of internal auditors becoming internal consultants is that the company and the consultants both expect their job duties to be driven by functional department manager they are assisting. However, successful consulting demands a proactive approach where the relationship is between equals. Consultants often must challenge the d

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