August/September 2004

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	Information Technology The hazardous art. E-mail is an effective and efficient communications tool, but only when you use it correctly. By Neil McKenna, CMA

	Government issues Positioned for progress. Key role seen for CMAs in federal government's comptroller general action plan. By John Banigan

	Global view Supporting international standards. IFAC sets its strategic plan for 2005-2008. Robert Colman

	Features
	Open source: assessing the TCO picture Open source technology sounds like it’s free but it isn’t; like its commercial equivalent, it has to be implemented and supported. However, the total cost of ownership (TCO) has proven very positive for a number of Canadian organizations. And with the big IT players stepping up to the plate, adoption no longer involves taking a wild swing. By Jacob Stoller

	Telecommuting Transitions Telework arrangements can save employees time and companies money. A number of larger multi-nationals have adopted it in their operations but fewer than you’d expect. Yet it really does make sense. The challenge is doing it right, with the right people, on the right schedule. Here are a few recommendations. By Robert Colman

	Centre Stage CMAs bring financial and administrative expertise to the ballet. By Robert Colman

	August/September 2004
	$elling your business Entrepreneurs don’t usually like to think about giving up the business they spent so long creating, but that day eventually comes for a lot of Canadian small and medium-sized business owners. The challenge is to properly prepare yourself for the process and make sure you’re able to do it on your terms. Here’s how. By Marjo Johne

	Striking at the roots The most common training challenges and how to overcome them. By Ajay Pangarkar and Teresa Kirkwood

	The essential middleman CMA Darin McLean has built a successful business out of a supply chain necessity. Excellent customer service has kept the business thriving. By Robert Colman

Columns
Human resources Balanced expectations. Determining the best pension plan for your organization. By Paul Forestell and Wendy Forsythe

Management trends Strategic strengths. The role of the CFO is evolving, according to two new studies, and the skill set of CMAs is perceived as that much more critical for maturing organizations.

Business strategies Fitting in. Executive integration is a major issue that continues to be overlooked by many. By Julie Demers

	Departments
	Media bites Taking charge IT Governance Clearing the Hurdles How Full is Your Bucket?

	News and views New and noteworthy information you can use CMA Nigel Jacobs named Firm Administrator of the Year by The Association for Accounting Administrators Howard Armitage, CMA, FCMA, receives prestigious 3 M Teaching Fellowship Leadership key in maximizing visible minority talent New B.C. International Financial Activity Act creates opportunities for Canadian and global companies High Tech: Comb Wi-Fi cell phone imminent New software