The value of an MBA
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Certified management accountants (CMAs) can benefit significantly from an MBA. Given the expansion of accountants' function into more strategic responsibilities, earning an MBA can increase the opportunities of accounting and finance professionals to contribute to their organization and improve their career. An MBA is most advantageous to those with intentions to obtain a higher management position or to start their own company. Having an MBA can make it easier for professionals to market themselves and their capabilities when pursuing management posts. After having decided to enrol in an MBA program, professionals should carefully evaluate the costs and the colleges and universities where they will pursue further education. Some may wish to participate in an Executive MBA program, which permits working full-time while earning a degree.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1998
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How to work with a difficult boss
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Accountants' relationship with their bosses is crucial to their success and should therefore be managed properly to avoid setbacks. If confronted with a difficult superior, the employees concerned should assess the situation first. This means that they have to determine if their colleagues are facing similar hardships with the boss, identify the management style of their supervisor and ascertain their boss' expectations. After analyzing the situation, accountants should refrain from attacking the person and instead focus on the problem itself. Improved communication through meetings and feedbacks can help to establish a better working relationship with the superior. If all efforts fail, it may be time to move on. Accountants should first consider other positions within the company before looking for jobs elsewhere.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1997
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Who's really the boss?
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The Task-is-Boss management system can help accounting managers adjust to the changes in the business environment caused by trends that include high levels of mergers and acquisitions, downsizing, and computerization. The key elements of the Task-is-Boss system include defining a task, responsibilities and roles. Defining a task involves: defining a company's mission; determining tasks each department must accomplish to fulfill that mission; and establishing interdepartmental contributions necessary to complete each departmental task. The factors in defining the roles and responsibilities include identifying the people who must accomplish tasks, and defining roles for each person.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1990
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