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November 2008 |
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Risk - getting the whole picture
Management decision makers don’t always consider the social and political risks of their actions. This is because those risks are hard to quantify, and there hasn’t been a methodology to make it easier to do so. With the publication of a new CMA Canada — AICPA Management Accounting Guideline, this could all change
By Tamara Bekefi and Marc Epstein
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Strategies for shareholder value enhancement
By taking an integrated approach to the examination of key underlying variables that affect organizational growth, management accountants can play an important role in value creation.
By Howard Johnson, CMA, FCMA
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Scorecards and dashboards - partners in performance
The line between these management tools is often blurred. Understanding the goal of each, however, can clarify and enrich an organization’s approach to performance tracking.
By Raef Lawson, William Stratton and Toby Hatch
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December/January 2007 |
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No Halloween treat for income trusts
The rules have changed once more for income trusts. While they may still be a good investment, it’s important to understand how the new tax treatment will work
By George Vandebeek
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Better controls, better business
Gary Brennan, CMA, FCMA, has spent the past 12 years helping Syncrude develop and enhance its business management and controls systems. While these innovations help control costs, they also create a more strategic finance function
By Robert Colman
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Human resouces
The “un-retiree”: key to the looming talent shortfall. The demographic realities of a greying workforce demand a new mindset from employers and employees alike.
By Bill Greenhalgh
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Management trends
The future of forecasting. With advanced technologies, companies are poised to benefit more than ever from a forecasting strategy. But be aware that there will be challenges along the way.
By Craig Carothers
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Business strategies
Strategic application. ERP systems and ADC Tools have reached a level that, when implemented effectively, can elevate an organization’s information infrastructure and knowledge culture to a strategically higher level.
By Rod Rego, CMA
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Money management
Buyer beware. In search of a financial advisor? Make sure the one you choose can properly serve your needs.
By Andrew Rickard
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Information technology
Information retention. Amidst growing security concerns, the implications of which documents we keep, and don’t keep, are becoming more critical.
by Jacob Stoller
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Government issues
Space tech experts. Canada’s technology firms find a place in space, with the essential support of the CSA.
By John Cooper
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Global view
Doing business in Asia’s crossroads. Understanding a country’s development agenda can make all the difference setting up in this ideal location.
By Toby Herscovitch
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Departments |
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Media bites
Stand-outs
- Magna Cum Laude
- Fit In, Stand Out
- Juicing the Orange
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News and views
New and noteworthy information you can use
- IFAC tables guidance on codes of conduct
- IFAC public sector exposure draft
- Directors limiting board appointments; good news?
- IFRS: Canadian banks can learn from competitors
- Financial services face global transfer pricing risks
- Low taxes a competitive advantage, study states
- REITs excluded from income trust tax
- High tech: Wireless style
- New software
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