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  • Advice required for new role
    Discussion topic
    17/06/2011 - 3:12pm
    Hi, I’ve been offered a position as a “Cost & Management Accountant” at what is currently a reasonably small company but is set to grow phenomenally over the next few years.  I’ll be reporting directly to the MD in relation to all accounting matters for the group.  My previous position was “Financial Assistant” though, so clearly i
  • Post economic crisis: key skills to emerge after the economic meltdown
    Blog Entry
    29/03/2010 - 5:56pm

    As the European Union & IDC point out in the ‘Europe : Skills & Sustainability Growth for 21st Century’ report sponsored by Microsoft, two extremely important facts emerge from the findings.

    1. In general, all countries in Europe need to invest significant Financial resources and Human Capital in the next five to ten years to develop Science & Mathematics skills in youngsters as it has deteriorated significantly.

  • Central Southern England Region
    Group
    28/01/2010 - 1:22pm
    An open group for members and students to network and share ideas within the Central Southern England region.
  • Aubrey Joachim on the CIMA competitive advantage
    Blog Entry
    28/01/2010 - 9:25am

    CIMA’s President, Aubrey Joachim, acts as an international ambassador for the Institute. In addition to promoting the CIMA’s distinctive globally-recognised qualification he meets members, students and those working with CIMA in many countries.

    As you may have seen from Aubrey's blog, he is keen to use the web to connect with people who are unable to attend a CIMA event. Recently, Aubrey recorded a speech to CIMA’s Edinburgh branch and over the course of thirty minutes he covered three major areas:

  • A president's journey: part one
    Blog Entry
    12/01/2010 - 2:03pm

    A presidential term certainly goes fast. I am sure Barack Obama feels so - and so do I! It feels like only yesterday when I took my presidential oath at the AGM which was, for the first time, held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London. As I write this blog, the seventh month of my term has ticked over. It is with a great deal of pride, nostalgia and sense of achievement that I look back over this short period.

  • What is your goal for 2010?
    Poll
    05/01/2010 - 1:27pm
    Find a new job
    36% (156 votes)
    Get a promotion/pay rise
    17% (73 votes)
    Pay off debts
    14% (63 votes)
    Improve health/fitness
    9% (38 votes)
    Gain new skills
    17% (74 votes)
    Do volunteer/charity work
    2% (7 votes)
    Take up a new hobby
    2% (8 votes)
    Other
    4% (17 votes)
    Total votes: 436
  • What skills does the modern financial controller require?
    Discussion topic
    21/10/2009 - 1:19pm

    Calling Financial Controllers!

     

  • CIMA Qualification In Africa
    Group
    27/07/2009 - 11:29am
    A forum for members and students from Africa to discuss the relevance and use of management accounting skills to enhance development efforts in Africa
  • Online event: submit questions to Clive Davis in advance
    Discussion topic
    10/07/2009 - 3:14pm

    Clive Davis Insight on career issues and awareness of trends in the job market is precious in the current economic environment.

    As part of our launch week line-up, Clive Davis from recruitment consultants Robert Half and Associates UK will join CIMAsphere for a live Q&A session on Wednesday 15th July from 1 to 2pm (British Summer Time).