Issue Library
FM magazine, February 2018
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Strategy lessons from the Serengeti
The cheetah, hyena, and warthog each have unique approaches. Which animal’s strategy most closely resembles yours?
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China’s road to the future
Management accountants would be wise to prepare for the opportunities of the “Belt and Road” initiative.
How to create an FX policy for your SME
A structured approach to managing foreign exchange fluctuations can power strategic-planning decisions. CGMA tool: Strategy mapping
Organisations can describe and communicate their strategies through strategy mapping. High flying again?
The Olympics turn to VR and 360 technologies to counter sluggish growth. A methodical approach to budget
Use Microsoft Excel’s built-in regression capabilities to turn historical data into an initial rough-draft budget. Powering up
Manufacturers brace for impact as China’s electric-vehicle subsidies become uncertain. Bing Mei, CPA, CGMA, is helping Kandi Technologies Group steer through the changes. How to successfully integrate mergers and acquisitions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to successfully plan, optimise, and integrate mergers and acquisitions. How an improv class can help develop essential business skills
Improvisational theatre is moving into business schools and boardrooms. Discover how it can help finance professionals develop soft skills and more. Look EAST to develop your mentor network
Following these steps can help nurture and sustain these valuable professional development relationships. What’s next?
Facial-recognition technology has many amazing potential uses.Overcoming fiscal hardships in government
Creative actions are helping finance leaders succeed in a challenging public-sector environment. Travel for work? Follow this advice
Take advantage of these tools and amenities to maximise your productivity. How cryptocurrency exchanges work
This graphic offers a glimpse at how exchanges work and money is made. Books on behaviour
These seven books explore topics ranging from accounting’s role in history to Gen Z’s likely impact on the workforce. Happy reading. How to make board meetings more efficient
Precious time is wasted at board meetings when directors show up unprepared. These tips can help board members keep the meeting on task. Led by finance: Juggling finance challenges of a fast-growing company
After 14 years in the finance departments of multinational tech companies, Pip Spibey, FCMA, CGMA, took on the challenges of integrating a startup with aggressive growth targets. CFOs’ growing role: Culture champions
Ethics and hiring are two organisation-wide areas in which CFOs can play a big role. The view from the President: Scanning the horizon
CIMA President David Stanford, FCMA, CGMA, on strategic thinking and risk management.