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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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The art of boardroom dynamics
Boards of directors face many challenges today — new regulatory changes, a global marketplace, and a much more active shareholder base, to name a few. CMAs in organizations across Canada are helping boards evolve to more effectively manage these challenges
By Robert Colman
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Quantifying financial risk
The federal government’s Accountability Act, combined with the Modern Comptrollership initiative, have necessitated a new approach to estimating costs for future expenditures. As CMA Michael Lionais explains, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has implemented a very successful process to do just this.
By Michael Lionais, CMA
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Cashing in on the North - can we do it?
While the Northwest Territories have a large supply of valuable natural resources, the logistics of exploiting them continue to challenge developers. CMA Rob Eirich has worked in the region and offers his perspective on the difficulties and the possible rewards
By Rob Eirich, CMA
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August/September 2007 |
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How to travel smarter
Flights, hotels and car rental prices are all going up and it’s going to be a bumpy ride to stay on budget. These tips from business travel pros will help you through the turbulence.
By Diane McDougall
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Hurry up and wait
Travel suppliers are trying to please business travellers, but have a long way to go before satisfaction levels bounce back. Here’s what to expect.
By Diane McDougall
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Human resources
Adopting a service approach to business. Whether working in a public or private organization, managers can play a key role in creating a culture that more effectively serves an organization’s client base.
Ron Baker, CMA
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Management trends
Green investing — pensions ride shotgun. Institutional investors don’t often lead change, but pension funds are doing just that by embracing socially responsible investing.
By Doug Watt
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Business strategies
The value of valuations. Although a common business tool, many don’t understand the full value of the valuation process. Make sure you use it to its full effect.
By Peter Di Paolo, CMA
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Money management
Quant investing.By Andrew Hood
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Government issues
Taking action on climate change.
Waiting for government to say something definitive? It’s a dangerous game.
By Alan Young
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Global view
IFAC turns 30
The International Federation of Accountants celebrates its 30th anniversary in the midst of substantial global change. Along with its member bodies, IFAC is adapting to effectively manage that change.
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Information technology
IT and the Environment, Part 2 — Confronting the three Rs.
The three Rs — reduce, reuse and recycle — have become one of the mantras of environmental responsibility. IT is making progress, but the real work is just beginning.
By Jacob Stoller
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Media bites
Energetic investment
- The Essential Individual Pension Plan Handbook
- Be Unreasonable
- Ignited
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News and views
New and noteworthy information you can use
- Surveys suggests most CFOs have no succession plan
- 2007 International Financial Executives Leadership Forum comes to Montreal
- Canadian IPO market remains stalled
- Most Valuable Canadian Brands Index 2007 gives RBC top marks
- Snapshot: Ken Puls, CMA
- Talent crunch threatens tech industry
- High tech: Security and speed, in a flash
- New software
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