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CMA Management is a dynamic business magazine designed to help senior management professionals make informed decisions and give them a strategic advantage. Published by CMA Canada, CMA Management is circulated to more than 35,000 CMAs and 10,000 CMA candidates and students. It is also available by subscription.

	Features
	Why deals fail Virtually every private business must deal with the matter of ownership transition at some point. For many owners, their busienss represents a lifetime's worth of hard work and a significant proportion of their personal net worth. By Chris Polson, CMA

	The corporate governance role of strict tax enforcement: can a visit from the tax auditor save your company money? Active monitoring by tax authorities protects the interests of outside investors by disciplining company insiders against depriving them of their fair share of earnings. By Jeffrey Pittman, CMA

	December/January 2009
	Reform in the governance and responsibility management systems in China's hospital sector In-depth report: Since the 70s, economic reform has brought prosperity to China and wealth to its people; however, it has also caused the collapse and breakdown of China’s health system in the 80s, resulting in inequity in access to and use of health services. By Yee-Ching Lilian Chan, FCMA

	Breaking into new frontiers CMA Canada's new board chair, Michael Tinkler, says 2009 will be the year to strengthen international initiatives. By Andrea Civichino

Columns
Human resources 2009 hiring outlook for accounting and finance. Canadian finance and human resources managers report difficulty finding experienced accounting candidates. By Emilie Dunnigan, CMA

Management trends Financial forecasting accuracy: data, systems, techniques and context. Accuracy of financial forecasting is essential for effective management and stakeholder confidence in any organization. Accuracy is usually defined as within five per cent under or over forecast. Most enterprises are not there yet. By Daniel Zbacnik, FCMA

Business strategies Managing risk in a customer-driven economy. Risks can be managed and CMAs are, perhaps, best positioned to shed light on customer experience management in strategic, proactive organizations. By Chris Fawcus and Syed Hasan

Money management Certain individuals and companies affected by anti-laundering legislation. Although new anti-money laundering laws have been instated, the consensus is it's business as usual for many industries. By Arda Ocal

	Information technology Converting strategy to implementation. Using a common software tool to help companies get "there" from "here." By David Kelly, CMA

	Government issues Bulking up the c-suite in government. A key recommendation is to place CFO's in government departments and agencies. By Alan Young

	Global view Celebrating 100 years of international achievement. Some birthdays are just bigger than others. One hundred years certainly counts as a major benchmark, and in Ottawa, none will be celebrated with more cross-country enthusiasm than that of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), which turns 100 on June 1, 2009. John Cooper

	Departments
	Media bites Solving organizational challenges How the Wise Decide Strategic DNA Perfect Power

	News and views New and noteworthy information you can use Private companies in Canada playing the long game despite economic uncertainty: PwC study No single model ideal for sustainability