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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. |
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Improvement initiatives live and die with leadership
In today’s competitive business climate, change is crucial to acompany’s survival. Businesses understand that, if theircompetitors out pace their ability to adapt, change, and improve,they will suffer the loss of market share, profitability, andpossibly, their jobs. If this change is so important, why do somany change initiatives fail to deliver the long-term sustainabilityand the expected results?
By Shon E. Isenhour and Doug Wilson, CMA
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Five elements of project portfolio management for finance executives
Projects are undertaken for a variety of business andoperational reasons, so when it’s time to decide whether toinvest in one initiative versus another, organizations need torely on standardized assessment criteria based on theirbusiness goals.
By Nicole Scarlett, CMA
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April 2009 |
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Dimming the lights on SOX
The consequences of perpetuatingfraud will always have profoundeffects on the decision-makingconditions of accountants. Inter-nal control did an excellent job ofreducing the opportunities. As theshift moves from SOX to IFRS, willthe industry lose the meritsearned? Or, was SOX too much?
By John Daley, CMA
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Investing in education
Lee Haldeman, CMA, is a proponent of continuouslearning. With four professional designations to his name,it’s no surprise that he wants to help others to growacademically and professionally.
By Andrea Civichino
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Creating a talent culture
Moving up the ladder is a premise that no longer exists in manyorganizations. It’s either growth through an expanded role or lateralposition, or more likely, talent in and talent out.
By Alan M. Patterson
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Creating shareholder value inturbulent times
Despite current market conditions, it’s a good time for business ownersto look for opportunities to increase shareholder value.
By Howard Johnson, FCMA
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Strategies for volatile markets
Exchange-traded options can increase yields and provide protection foryour portfolio.
By Andrew Hood
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Media Bites
Rise above the competition
- Take their Breath Away
- Business is Hard... Failure is Optional
- Everything I know About Business I Learned at McDonald's
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