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Summer 2011 Update magazine

summer 2011 Update magazine – quarterly member magazine of BC CMAs. In this issue we look at the case for consolidation – CA CMA merger discussion, a member’s reflection of a career in public practice, highlights from the 2011 CMA BC member salary survey, financial and tax planning tips for entrepreneurs, and Society & member news.

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Meryle Corbett – CFO of Kelowna Flightcraft Group of Companies featured in Business in Vancouver

Meryle Corbett, CMA, FCMA – CFO of Kelowna Flightcraft Group of Companies is featured in a recent issue of Business in Vancouver. In the interview, Meryle discusses how Flightcraft has managed to thrive and stay competitive despite the recent economic downturn. Click here for the full interview with Meryle.

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June 2011 CMA e-news

CMA e-news is the monthly newsletter of the Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia. Each issue focuses on professional development and careers, events, networking opportunities and CMA Society news.

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Spring 2011 Update magazine – Personal Success

The Spring 2011 issue of Update magazine is now out.  If you missed your copy in the mail, read the online version today. This issue we look at the importance of education upgrades, and the role that branding & online image management play when it comes to achieving personal success. In this issue: Uncovering the underground economy, how job-seekers can [...]

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May 2011 CMA e-news

CMA e-news is the monthly newsletter of the Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia. Each issue focuses on professional development and careers, events, networking opportunities and CMA Society news.

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Part 4: Four types of communication from an article by Christa Janke, CMA:

Communication Type #4 Listening: Listening is a vastly underrated skill. In most programs where communication is taught, it’s rarely emphasized or valued. However, where this skill is mastered, organizations save time, energy and resources because messages are heard and fully understood the first time they are communicated. With communication skills (as with many other things in life), practice makes perfect. [...]

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Part 3: Four types of communication from an article by Christa Janke, CMA:

Communication Type #3 Non Verbal: It’s not always just “what you say”, but also “how you say it”. Non-verbal cues are very powerful, making it crucial that you pay attention to your actions, as well as your words. Actions that compliment your words will enhance your message, and actions that do not compliment your words will contract your message. Part [...]

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Part 2: Four types of communication from an article by Christa Janke, CMA:

Communication Type #2 Verbal: What is true for written communication is also true for verbal communications. Be brief. Be concise. Use short words and sentences. If appropriate support these with short, easy to understand examples. This means that you should prepare your communication in advance whenever possible. In impromptu meetings, think before you speak. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 [...]

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Part 1: Four types of Communication from an article by Christa Janke, CMA

Communication Type #1 Written: The best written communication is both complete and concise. You should pinpoint the goal of the communication and then focus only on the pertinent facts. You should organize these facts so that your communication is clear and holds the interest of the reader. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

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