Talking Points

4 sensible questions to ask when working with small or young agencies

During the past year we have had the opportunity to audit some small, independent and relatively young agencies in a…

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You say potato, I say potahto

As the line goes in “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off” sung by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in their 1937 movie “Shall…

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What does ‘independent’ really mean when it comes to contract compliance auditors?

As I read through the agency's feedback on our draft audit report, I was somewhat surprised. Apparently, "We [the…

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Agency FD left battered and sore? The reality may surprise you…

When you commission a financial audit of one of your agencies, is it inevitably going to destroy the trust in the…

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Time to reflect… on 2011

Many of us at this time of year are wondering what the year ahead will bring and New Year’s Day 2012 is no…

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Murky media deals

Being in the business we’re in, Marketing magazine is a must-read every week. One of the more thought-provoking…

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How transparent should a trading relationship be for it to become mutually beneficial?

This is a question we at Financial Progression often find ourselves pondering with our clients. How much financial…

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