Education--always a competitive edge.(from the
editor)(Editorial)
The importance of constantly learning and updating one's
knowledge set can't be stressed enough. For CMAs, it's
particularly important to have access to information on leading-edge
strategic . . .
New airport security measures: it's a delicate balance
between speed and safety for airports trying to get you to your plane on
Coming soon to an airport near you, expect a bevy of new
developments in airport security measures--ranging from iris scans and
three-dimensional photos, to passports embedded with microchips . . .
Harnessing intern enthusiasm: how to energize your company with
effective student exit interviews.(human resources)
Through the years, companies have performed a tremendous service by
hiring students for diverse intern positions. Internships provide a
wealth of experience unmatched by the classroom. . . .
Regulatory compliance on track, say Canadian business
leaders.(New and noteworthy information you can use)
A KPMG LLP survey on the finance function released recently reveals
that Canadian business leaders are concerned that regulatory
requirements have caused their Finance organization to focus . . .
First candidates complete CMA-CPFA dual-designation
program.(Certified Management Accountant and Chartered Public Finance
Accoun
CMA Canada held a special awards dinner for those candidates who
completed the pilot CMA-CPFA dual-designation program in March 2006.
Candidates were presented with certificates of recognition at a . . .
International financial reporting standards workbook and
guide.(New rules, new responsibilities)(Brief article)
As Canada gradually moves towards full convergence with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), accountants of all
stripes will have to become better versed in the rules of . . .
Travel--managing the cost crunch: travel costs continue to climb.
Here are a few ways to control expenses for 2007.
Despite e-mail, faxes, video conferencing, web meetings and the
telephone, some meetings just have to be face-to-face.
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Business travel continues to be a fact of corporate . . .
The value of values--how to attract and retain productive
employees with strategic values-focused management: the battle for
tal
Every organization (profit or not-for-profit) needs employees who
want to work for it; customers who require its products or services;
suppliers who want to supply to it and investors/sponsors who . . .
CMA Canada awarded Level 2 certification by The National Quality
Institute.(New and noteworthy information you can use)
The CMA Canada national partner has been awarded Level 2
certification under the Progressive Excellence Program (PEP)
administered by The National Quality Institute (NQI). Building on . . .
IFAC Board extends chief executive's term.(International
Federation of Accountants, Ian Ball)(Brief article)
The Board of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
recently
announced an extension to the contract of chief executive Ian Ball
through December 2009. Ball assumed the position of chief . . .
Riding Shotgun.(New rules, new responsibilities)(Brief
article)
Over the past few years, CEOs and CFOs have been in the spotlight,
and the public at large has come to better understand the important role
these C-suite executives play in the development and . . .
Canada's Cleaner Air Act: a look at what the cornerstone of
the Conservative government's approach to environmental protection
m
Kyoto sceptics have dominated the policy-making process within the
Conservative Party of Canada for some time. The apparent lack of realism
in the previous Liberal government's Kyoto implementation . . .
Measuring environmental performance: a basic ingredient of
environmental management; With the growing interest in environmental
Over the past 20 years, pressure from stakeholder groups
(government, shareholders, employees, NGOs and local communities) has
resulted in a number of laws, regulations and incentives that . . .
Security attacks up at financial institutions.(New and noteworthy
information you can use)
The world's largest financial institutions experienced a surge
in the number of security attacks over the past year, specifically from
external sources. More than three-quarters of respondents . . .
IFAC Board holds historic meeting in China, furthers several
initiatives.(International Federation of Accountants)
At its June meeting in Beijing, China, the Board of the
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) took actions to support
small and medium enterprises, approved Kuala Lumpur as the site for . . .
Canada/Europe--a languishing relationship? Canada-E.U. business
ties are strong but experts believe more should be done to keep
In name it's just 14 years old, but the European Union (E.U.)
has a 50-year history that has firmly established its importance to
Canada and the rest of the world. Over time, the E.U. has emerged . . .
Improving the health care pulse: Angela Downey, CMA, FCMA, works
to improve Canada's health care culture while encouraging stude
Health care providers and all levels of government in Canada are
struggling to sustain and improve the country's publicly-funded
health system, while also keeping the costs of care in check. . . .
New software.(New and noteworthy information you can use)
Visit www.managementmag.com for more information on the following
software and applications packages:
* Hyperion System 9 Financial Data Quality Management
* Clevor Schedule . . .
New paper on business plan development for SMEs.(New and
noteworthy information you can use)
The International Federation of Accountants' (IFAC's)
Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee has released a new
information paper that provides guidance on developing a business . . .
Head, Heart and Guts: How the World's Best Companies Develop
Complete Leaders.(Brief article)(Book review)
"Complex times require complete leaders." So begins Head,
Heart & Guts: How the world's best companies develop complete
leaders. The authors suggest that many of our modern leaders are . . .
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