Management buyouts: a framework for value realization; All
parties involved in a management buyout should see a good return on
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Management buyouts (MBOs) have become increasingly popular in
recent years due in large part to the abundance of available capital in
the North American marketplace. They can be particularly . . .
Leadership: a balanced approach; Effective leadership requires
equal parts personal character traits and business habits. Unders
Effective leadership is much sought after in both the private and
public sectors. It's the competitive edge that every organization
is looking for today.
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Leadership is an . . .
The better board: the boardroom landscape is starting to change,
with increasing focus on performance and accountability.(manage
The governance reforms that have taken place over the past few
years have had a positive impact on boardrooms of public companies
across North America. Many boards are now looking well beyond . . .
The power of prevention: making a case for private corporate
healthcare and wellness programs.(human resources)
The escalating costs of healthcare, as well as the dearth of
providers in many places across Canada, is a well-documented trend.
Health benefit premiums are rising at a pace that is outstripping . . .
The virtual audience--easing the fear.(HIGH TECH)(Brief
Article)
For many people, the thought of public speaking is a fate worse
than death. At the same time, to succeed in business often requires
addressing large groups of people. Despite coaching, many people . . .
New software.(New and noteworthy information you can use)
Visit www.managementmag.com for more information on the following
software and applications packages:
* Oracle Financial Consolidation Hub
* Tenrox's Tenrox Document Management (DM) . . .
Canadian biotechs get profitable bucking trends.(New and
noteworthy information you can use)
Canada's biotech industry--lagging behind the maturity of its
U.S. counterpart--remains dominated by small, undercapitalized
companies. But a recent Ernst & Young LLP report indicates the
industry . . .
Biotech and pharma set to converge.(New and noteworthy
information you can use)
The distinction between biotech and pharmaceutical firms will erode
over the next decade, according to a white paper released recently by
the Life Sciences and Health Care practices of Deloitte . . .
Oil spurt signals weaker performance south of border.(New and
noteworthy information you can use)(Brief Article)
Higher oil prices are taking a definite toll on U.S. corporate
coffers. Nearly three in four senior financial executives expect higher
energy prices to weaken their company's performance in the . . .
Mining sector reaps rewards of demand.(New and noteworthy
information you can use)
The world's 40 largest mining companies reported a 111%
increase in aggregate net profits for 2004, up from US$13.2 billion in
2003 to US$27.9 billion. Included in this group of 40 were . . .
Canadian training investments lag competitors'.(New and
noteworthy information you can use)
Canadian organizations are under-investing in employee training and
development, and they are failing to allocate training dollars in ways
that lead to stronger business performance, according to . . .
IFAC strengthens code of ethics.(New and noteworthy information
you can use)
Demonstrating professional integrity and independence is one of the
most significant challenges faced by professional accountants. For this
reason, the Ethics Committee of the International . . .
IFRS and US GAAP Comparison book coming soon.(New and noteworthy
information you can use)
The International Accounting Standard Committee Foundation (IASCF)
will soon release IFRS/US GAAP Comparison, a comprehensive financial
reporting reference work which compares and contrasts the . . .
IASB and FASB publish joint proposals, move closer to
alignment.(New and noteworthy information you can use)
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the U.S.
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) have each published for
public comment an Exposure Draft containing joint proposals to . . .
Revenue Matters.(Filling the gaps)(Brief Article)
Government revenue agencies worldwide face challenges and
opportunities that stem from changing economies, cross-border commerce
and new technology. To help those involved in managing these . . .
The Leadership Gap.(Filling the gaps)
There is an emerging crisis in leadership that is affecting many
organizations, according to David Weiss and Vince Molinaro, authors of
The Leadership Gap: Building leadership capacity for . . .
Inside the Boardroom.(Filling the gaps)
York University professor Richard Leblanc gained unprecedented
access to the boardrooms of North America's most powerful companies
to complete his five-year study of how boards really work. The . . .
Fostering leaders.(from the editor)(Editorial)
"How much energy do we really put into being and creating
leaders? Hardly any."
So said Glen LeBlanc, CMA, in a discussion we had for the cover
story of the last issue of CMA Management. LeBlanc, . . .
Improved reporting in Bolivia: CMA Rocky Dwyer takes some time
out to share his skill set for a good cause.(global view)
Throughout their training and their careers, CMAs develop diverse
skill sets that help companies grow and compete in the marketplace.
Adopting those skills to novel situations is something that . . .
Greener pastures: Canadian biotechnology report calls for
regulatory changes to boost industry potential.(government
issues)
Canada's biotechnology industry is maturing and growing. But
to develop effectively, the sector needs a game plan, and a new report
by the Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC) might . . .
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