Be at the right place “Position yourself well enough and circumstances will do the rest.” This statement by an American writer – Mason Cooley emphasizes how being in the right place at the right time makes it possible to achieve your dreams and goals. This statement rings true in the case of the first black…
Short-term notes payable, also a known current liability, can involve the accrual of interest if the maturity date falls in the next accounting period. An estimated liability is known to exist where the amount, although uncertain, can be estimated. Contingent liabilities are neither a known liability nor an estimated liability and are not recorded if…
United We Stand An African proverb says “there’s strength in numbers”. This statement rings true in every aspect of life, stressing the fact that we can achieve more together as a community than as individuals. Our history as a nation is full of stories that support this fact. One of such stories is the Abeokuta…
Dare to be Different “The other day I dreamt that I was at the gates of Heaven. And St. Peter said, ‘Go back to Earth, there are no slums up here.’” These were the words of Mother Teresa in a conversation with Prince Michael of Greece in 1996. She was emphasizing the need to stay…
Courage in the face of adversity The classic David and Goliath story has been told throughout history across various religions and cultures. The setting was sometime in the 11th Century in a place called The Valley of Elah, located on the border of the West Bank about 46 minutes’ drive from Jerusalem. Ancient Israel…
Becoming A Reputable Asset Do you know that we are all building our personal brands by the things we say and do every time? Whether you know it or not, people are forming perceptions about you based on what they observe. These perceptions influence the kind of opportunities that come your way, especially in…