March 2007

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	Features
	Accountants in business - at the heart of sustainability IFAC’s Professional Accountants in Business Committee recently set out to get a better understanding of the role of accountants in sustainability efforts worldwide. This resulted in two research papers that suggest accountants can be crucial to the process.

	Lean or green? The way accountants balance the pursuit of profit and the image of corporate social responsibility has been a complex problem for many years. As companies try to gain market share with a greener image, getting the equation right — and understanding what shareholders really want to see — is becoming more important. Is your company taking the right approach? By Vanessa Magness, CMA

	Branding an international energy contender Atomic Energy of Canada has successfully sold its CANDU reactors overseas for years. Now, management’s hoping that a streamlined and branded approach to its product and development will attract new business here at home. By Robert Colman

	March 2007
	Transfer pricing 101 With the impact that transfer pricing has on today’s global business, it’s important to understand the sometimes complex pricing rules. By Dale C. Hill, CMA

	Packing the perfect HR punch Great Little Box Company president and CEO Robert Meggy, CMA, FCMA, knows that people make a business. His unique approach to employee engagement proves it. By Robert Colman

Columns
Human resources Growing pains. Expanding your business while keeping your employees happy can be a challenge. But with open communication, and an understanding of the employee/employer relationship dynamic, it can benefit all involved. By Gail Rieschi

Management trends Strategic imperatives. External events, strategic transactions, and other business changes require a comprehensive strategy to make them effective, but very few companies take the time to make this happen. A simple four-step approach can help you make sure you’re hitting the right critical points By Ramesh Swamy, CMA

Business strategies Mergers and acquisitions — three ways to dodge the pitfalls. While mergers and acquisitions can often seem the ideal solution for a company’s challenging situation, there are a few basic pitfalls that can make the investment worthless. Be aware of these potential difficulties. br>By Robert St.-Jean, CMA

	Information technology The changing face of vendor-customer relationships. Vendor roles are changing as the IT industry matures. This is creating both opportunities and challenges for Canadian organizations. By Jacob Stoller

	Government issues The business of climate change. A recent Ottawa conference highlighted the challenges and benefits of addressing climate change. The Federal government appears to be listening to what’s being said here and elsewhere on the issue. By John Banigan

	Global View Sub-Saharan Africa — a bold business opportunity. Despite its reputation as a centre of strife, Canadian businesses are finding opportunities to make money — and help out — in this troubled area. By John Cooper

	Departments
	Media bites Facing adversity Crisis Communications in Canada Green to Gold Firing Back

	News and views New and noteworthy information you can use New international public sector accounting standards New IFAC paper on SME accounting standards Canadian IPOs drive in late 2006 CRA issues FAQs on Form T1013 Strong resource prices boost Canadian wealth SEC extends 404 compliance for non-accelerated filers Info management at your office bad? You're not alone High tech: Simply Accounting updated New Software