CMA Management articles from November 2001

CMA Management archives from November 2001

Coming clean. (From the Editor).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... One of the biggest drawbacks to globalization is the new opportunities that it has created for organized criminal activities -- especially money laundering. The International Monetary Fund estimates that global money laundering is equal to...

Investing in innovation in the resource sector. (Information to Guide You).
November 1, 2001... Innovation investment in the resource and related sectors is critical to improving Canada's ability to compete in the global marketplace, but many stakeholders still don't recognize the valuable role this sector can play in improving Canada's...

From Bricks to Clicks. (Information to Guide You).
November 1, 2001... Focused on helping executives understand how brands are created and deployed, Form Bricks to Clicks: Five Steps to Creating a Durable online Brand details The Garrigan Lyman Group's (GLG) Solution Branding [TM] method logy, accompanied by...

Directory of International Professional Accounting & Business Certification Programmes. (Information to Guide You).
November 1, 2001... With over 600 bodies and 1,000 designations in 116 countries, this comprehensive guide contains valuable information that has been researched and coherendy organized for easy reference. It is ideal for corporate departments, libraries,...

Foreign investment down in Canada. (News and Views).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into and out of Canada is expected to return to more sustainable levels in 2001 and 2002, after reaching record levels last year, according to a semi-annual FDI report released by Export Development...

Broadband content R&D a must for Canada. (News and Views).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... A new CANARIE report says the success of Canada's broadband content industry hinges on thinking of content development as research and development (R&D). The report, funded by Canada's Advanced Internet Development Organization (CANARIE) and...

The cell phone you can drop. (High Tech).(Panasonic TX 210)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Panasonic recently unveiled a new line of slimmer, lighter digital cellular phones, including a "ruggedized," drop/impact- and dust-resistant unit. Weighing only 89 grams, the TX 210 is one of the thinnest cellular phones available in Canada....

New software. (News and Views).
November 1, 2001... Visit www.managementmag.com for more information on the following software packages: * ACCPAC's Advantage 5.0 Mid-market accounting solutions * Choice Technologies' People's Choice Small-to mid-sized company accounting solutions *...

CMA Management writers win awards. (News and Views).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Four contributors to CMA Management magazine were recently presented "Article of Merit" awards by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Paul Battista and Darcy Verhun, CMA, received an Article of Merit award for their article...

Conflict of interest? (Rants and Raves).
November 1, 2001... I am working for a manufacturing and distribution company that is going through an ERP implementation. I found the article "Jack Be Nimble" (September 2001) very interesting in light of the rigidity and complexity of the software that is being...

What's in a vision? By giving people a picture of what they can accomplish, organizations can compel employees to do extraordinary things. (Career Intelligence).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... People inherently feel the need to do extraordinary things, and they want to be a part of an organization that is excellent in every way. The challenge comes when seemingly excellent organizations have top-notch people who aren't working to...

What's happening to CEOs? Today's hectic business climate is demanding a high price at the top levels of corporate life. (Management Trends).(job stress)
November 1, 2001... There is little argument with the notion that workplace stress has become a familiar workplace reality. Since the late 1990s, management experts have expressed a growing concern with the toll that globalization, mergers, and downsizing have had...

The information technology revolution: Strategic lessons for entrepreneurs. (Business Strategies).
November 1, 2001... Economic historians will no doubt record the late 1900s as a golden age for entrepreneurs. The advent of information technology created a plethora of opportunities not uncommon in periods of technological change. With the exception of IBM,...

Cleaning up dirty money.(money laundering)
November 1, 2001... Globalization has created new opportunities for organized criminal activities -- particularly money laundering. This year's International Money Laundering Conference (IMLC) will bring together experts from legal, law enforcement and financial...

A new ASP solution for small- to medium-sized businesses: The next generation in outsourcing is leveling the playing field for SMEs by allowing them access to the same applications offered to large enterprises. (Netsourcing).(Application Service Provider)
November 1, 2001... Out with the old, in with the "netsourcing." Netsourcing is the next generation of the Application Service Provider (ASP) solution, providing business applications to small-to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a cost-effective manner. The...

Accounting for combos: New rules are changing the way in which mergers and acquisitions are accounted for North America.
November 1, 2001... Although their pace has slackened recently, merger and acquisition transactions announced over the past few years have set all-time records in terms of both numbers and value. According to figures released by Canadian firm Crosbie & Co. for the...

The winds of change: Change management takes off at Bombardier.
November 1, 2001... Over the last decade, a significant number of companies have implemented enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Even though the Year 2000 "bug" played a key role in increasing the pressure to modernize information systems, the trend of...

Building for tomorrow: In a changing world, constant motion toward a defined vision is the key to organizational success.
November 1, 2001... The world is a changing place and the rate of change is accelerating. It's old news that keeping pace with change is difficult; failure to do so, however, is a formula for disaster. The tried and true method of staying current is to...

Crime pays? The proceeds of crime and money laundering hold virtually no secrets for CMA and forensic accountant Michel Desmarais, who helps make life difficult for offenders. (Profile).
November 1, 2001... Michel Desmarais began working in forensic accounting by accident, not by design. Today he is passionate about this new field in Canada, which he helped create. "The main strength of the Forensic Accounting Directorate (FAD) is that from the...

Easing expenses: Once a painstaking process for road warriors, expense reporting has now been simplified to just a few mouse clicks. (Information Technology).
November 1, 2001... No doubt, the economic slump is dragging down business travel. Companies are carefully pruning their discretionary expenditures on airlines, hotels and car rentals. But this cut in travel spending is positive news for providers of travel and...

En route to Russia: Since it officially became a democracy last decade, Russia has emerged as an enticing business market, boasting a wealth of natural resources, a highly skilled workforce and a diverse industrial base. (Business Travel).
November 1, 2001... While more and more Westerners are going to Russia on business, it is not simply a matter of purchasing an airline ticket and hauling along your laptop. "You have to understand that things work very differently here," explains Maurice Worsfold,...

ACCPAC delivers true end-to-end e-business solutions.(ACCPAC International, Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... With the accelerated growth of the Internet, and more recently e-commerce and eCRM, business accounting systems have become a core element of an overall end-to-end e-business solution. ACCPAC International, Inc. has aggressively responded to...

Leading the way: The appointment of Canada's first woman auditor general is a positive sign for women who aspire to get the top jobs in accounting and finance. (Government Issues).(Sheila Fraser)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The appointment of Sheila Fraser earlier this year as the first woman Auditor General of Canada reflects the increasing prominence of women in financial mangement. Fraser -- a protege of former Auditor General Denis Desautels, whose...

The incredible shrinking world: Virtual meeting rooms are on the rise, and are being used to replace face-to-face meetings -- saving time and money. (Global View).(videoconferencing systems)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... The increasing globalization of business has triggered the emergence of new technologies that are helping to "shrink" the world. The need for executives to travel to finalize business deals, make major decisions, and take part in crucial...