#226 - How To Stop Using Metrics Against Yourself

The CPA MOMS Podcast

As accountants, we’re all about numbers and metrics. Accounting metrics and KPIs are critical components of business management, and a proper record of the cash flows, expenses, and gains is incredibly valuable to the companies we serve.

Some metrics and KPIs we measure include Operating Cash Flow, Working Capital, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Gross Profit Margins, and Net Profit. These metrics help businesses decide what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.

Unfortunately, as women we often use many metrics against ourselves without even realizing we’re doing it professionally and personally. More often than not, there are mental metrics we use against ourselves.

These mental metrics make it even more challenging to have a successful accounting career and the happy life we deserve. These metrics are sneaky, so stay tuned so you can gain some awareness and stop using metrics against yourself.

This week on The CPA MOMS Podcast we discuss why we use metrics against ourselves and what to do instead.

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