By The content team Accountancy resources10 must-read articles for Management Accountants19 Nov 2019 We’ve pulled together our 10 essential articles for Management Accountants. 1. Career profile: management accountantWhat do management accountants typically do in their day-to-day? Does it still align with your career goals, or have you veered off-course?Read more2. What I wish I’d known before I became a management accountantWe hear from current and former management accountants on the best and worst aspects of their role.Read more3. The challenges of Big Data for management accountantsThe management accountant role has traditionally been one of turning raw data into useful information. But what about when the amount of data is inconceivable? This is a major challenge; how can you tackle it?Read more4. How management accountants lead their organisation towards successFocussing in on the strategic approaches of sales, we look at how an AAT qualified management accountant can adapt to the 4 main approaches companies may use.Read more5. How to apply management accounting knowledge in the real worldFrom risk management to negotiation, and even project management, we explore the real real world skills that are already in your arsenal.Read more6. Quality assurance – an accountant’s greatest asset to a business From the creation of traditional variance reports, to producing detailed linked-budgeting and cost analysis, we look at the range of responsibilities you could take on in your role to make more impact at your company.Read more7. “Accountants must choose a more central role,” Mark FarrarMark Farrar, AAT Chief Executive outlines how the role is evolving, and most important for management accountants, how it’s time to look beyond business as usual, and choose to become more integral to your company.Read more8. 10 quick ways to communicate betterCommunication is essential for a management accountant. A key part of your role is analysing data and communicating pertinent insights to decision-makers within your company.Read more9. Data analytics – part 5 – communicating insights and making a differencePart 5 in our series on data analytics is an essential read for management accountants. Communicating your insights from data analytics effectively could see you make the biggest impact in your organisation.Read more10. Growth and leadership – what are your personal goals? And finally, it’s time to review your goals. After reading through our essential management accountant articles, what’s your gut telling you; are you on the right path?Read moreFurther reading on developing your role, or perhaps choosing a new one;Exploring CPD: how different options work in practiceWork on your CPD as a Management Accountant through AAT Which accountancy role is right for you?Career profile: owner of an accountancy practice The content team are the owners of AAT Comment.