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March 2010

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.

CMA Management Magazine launches fully searchable online platform. The magazine’s more user-friendly format will be fully searchable and all content is linkable. Take a few moments to turn the pages and explore!

	Features
	2010 hiring outlook for accounting and finance While the pace of hiring is likely to remain slow in early 2010, many firms will add more talent as they look to boost cash flow and position themselves for the recovery. By Connie Stamper, CMA

	Strong negotiating principles set the foundation for a deal Business owners and executives often focus on the quantitative elements of value when buying or selling a business. While the numbers are important, the ability to do a deal and to realize shareholder value ultimately rests in the negotiating abilities and relative negotiating positions of the parties involved. By Howard E. Johnson, FCMA

	March 2010
	You only crash once: A practical approach to IT disaster recovery A business continuity plan is a blueprint for the way a business plans to respond to and survive everything from a local equipment failure to a global disaster. Management accountants understand the necessity of having a plan, but very few have one in place – primarily because the topic is overwhelming for those traditionally tasked with creating them. By Arian Soheili, CMA

	Shedding some light on customer behaviour A professional engineer with a passion for technology, Kambiz Asrar-Haghighi, CMA, combines his background in engineering and business to help the retail industry gain a clear understanding of trends, customer behaviour, retail operations and escalating business changes. By Andrea Civichino

Columns
Leading during times of adversity. A survey of HR professionals suggests that, adaptability, critical- thinking/problem-solving skills, professionalism and work ethic are the top skills needed to achieve success. By Barbara J. Bowes

An American experience: Some advance thinking required before making the move. Although living and working outside of Canada can be an exciting career opportunity, there are many factors to consider before making the big move. By Debbie de Lange, CMA

Is your workplace green? A book review of The Green Workplace – Sustainable Strategies that Benefit Employees, The Environment, and the Bottom Line by Leigh Stringer Reviewed by Patrick Buckley, CMA, PhD

	Swimming through the sea of personal debt. Personal bankruptcy in Canada continues to climb; mainly because of the high levels of debt many Canadians are carrying. By Victor Fong, CMA

	Open source and other alternatives. Although few businesses are likely to forsake their Microsoft desktop environments for Linux in the near future, most companies will use open source software as it takes on a number of new roles in the changing IT landscape. By Jacob Stoller

	Now is the time: Economic downturn a perfect opportunity for CFOs to re-examine their regulatory back office. The responsibility for regulatory compliance will weigh a little heavier on the shoulders of CFOs as securities regulators increase enforcement of existing regulations. By Marc Babinski

	Departments
	Media bites Maximizing your competitive position Innovate the Pixar Way Beating the Commodity Trap Reorganize for Resilience

	News and Views New and noteworthy information you can use Software: SmartDraw 2010 Articles nominated by CMA Management honoured for outstanding merit Financial leaders point to importance of people priorities in merger success Made in Canada sales tax, By Tom Danaher, CMA CMA News Create Possibilites, By Suzanne Godbehere