TORONTO, Dec. 15 /CNW/ - The Society of Management Accountants of Canada
(CMA Canada) and the Canadian Association of Management Consultants
(CMC-Canada) announced the formation of a strategic alliance today.
The decision is based on a recognition of the growing importance of the
management consulting profession in Canada and internationally, and outlines
areas for joint initiatives including professional development, research, and
advocacy, and gives members of both designations greater access to top-quality
resources.
Michael Tinkler, FCMA, Chair of the CMA Canada National Board of
Directors, said that a strategic alliance between CMA Canada and CMC-Canada
will increase recognition of members of both organizations in the local and
international marketplaces, as well as provide for greater mobility and career
opportunities.
"Through their unique skill sets, members of CMA Canada and CMC-Canada
make a significant contribution to the growth and success of organizations of
all types," said Tinkler. "A strategic alliance with CMC-Canada will address
the needs of both organizations' members, their clients and employers."
CMC-Canada National Chair Bob McCulloch, FCMC, pointed out, "This
alliance will recognize and build on the complementarity of the two
professions, embracing the concentrated expertise and the broad business
perspective of both. We can learn a great deal from each other."
The next step in the process will involve the establishment of a working
group with representation from both organizations to design the implementation
of this initiative.
The agreement comes into effect immediately.
About CMC-Canada
CMC-Canada fosters excellence and integrity in the management consulting
profession as a whole. CMC-Canada administers, and its provincial Institutes
confer, the CMC designation in Canada. The Association and its members
advocate for the CMC designation and are dedicated to advancing the profession
and delivering the benefits of those efforts to the client community.
CMC-Canada is a founding member of the International Council of Management
Consulting Institutes (ICMCI). For more information, visit www.cmc-canada.ca
About CMA Canada
With 40,000 certified members around the world, CMA Canada grants a
professional designation in strategic management accounting(TM) and is
responsible for standards-setting, accreditation and the continuing
professional development of CMAs. CMAs provide an integrating perspective to
business decision-making, applying a unique blend of expertise in accounting,
management and strategy to identify new market opportunities, ensure corporate
accountability, and help organizations maintain a long-term competitive
advantage. To optimize the performance of global enterprises and build
strategic management accounting(TM) skills, CMA Canada offers innovative
executive development programs, advanced online courses, and internationally
recognized knowledge management publications. For more information, visit
www.cma-canada.org
For further information: Media inquiries: Suzanne Godbehere, Vice
President, Public Affairs and Communications, CMA Canada, Mississauga,
Ontario, Telephone: (905) 949-3106, Email: sgodbehere@cma-canada.org; Audrey
Hoddinott, Manager, Marketing and Communications, CMC-Canada, Toronto,
Ontario, Telephone: (416) 860-1515 x5, E-mail: ahoddinott@cmc-canada.ca
