Recently added articles from CMA Management:
How to generate returns when the markets won't do it for you: like a surfer unsure of his chances of catching another wave as he is swept out to sea in a rapidly moving current, investors are questioning their investment strategies now more than at any other time in modern history.(money management)
May 01, 2009; ... The rapid declines in the global stock markets have had a dramatic impact on the majority of investor portfolios. Why? Because the average investor is dependent upon the upward movement of the stock markets in order to make money. This reliance on market movement for investment ...
Creating a talent culture: moving up the ladder is a premise that no longer exists in many organization. It's either growth through an expanded role or lateral position, or more likely, talent in and talent out.(human resources)
Apr 01, 2009; ... In today's business environment, the pace of change is so much quicker. Change drives business growth and places tremendous pressure on the performance of key staff. Once upon a time, one would join a finance and accounting organization, start in a training program, and work up level by ...
Dimming the lights on SOX: the consequences of perpetuating fraud will always have profound effects on the decision-making conditions of accountants. Internal control did an excellent job of reducing the opportunities. As the shift moves from SOX to IFRS, will the industry lose the merits earned? Or, was SOX too much?
Apr 01, 2009; ... The morality of proper financial reporting has been an ethical dilemma for accountants long before Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) was introduced. Outside influence, internal pressure, and relative consequences of perpetuating fraud will always have profound effects on the decision making conditions ...
Planning and budgeting in non-profit organizations: unless the process is supported by well-defined policies and guidelines, clear strategic goals and operating priorities, it can become quite chaotic and confusing.
Mar 01, 2009; ... Although it's often seen as a cumbersome process by management, planning and budgeting is an essential activity for any organization. Most accountants dread this time of the year almost as much as the traditional year-end closing and audit marathon. It sets manager against manager, program ...
Common issues that keep businesses from being exceptional: most business owners are seeking "extraordinary" solutions to solve corporate growth issues. There are corrective actions a business can use to increase revenue, profits and corporate value.(business strategies)
Feb 01, 2009; ... The owner of a regional engineering firm was struggling to find ways to increase corporate revenues. In the last three years, he invested in aggressive business development and public relations efforts, hired senior-level employees to bring "instant" experience to his management team, and ...