Annual CMA Ontario June Conference Returns with Harvard Business Review Author Nilofer Merchant and CBC News Anchor Ian Hanomansing

TORONTO, June 13, 2013 /CNW/ - The Certified Management Accountants of Ontario hosts its annual strategic management accounting conference that gets underway today with a social media focus with keynote addresses from Harvard Business Review Author, Nilofer Merchant and CBC News Anchor Ian Hanomansing.

Over the next two days, other fascinating business leaders will provide their expert insight through engaging workshops and keynote addresses, helping professionals to think differently about their current business strategies. Main speakers include Scott Christopher co-author of The Levity Effect, and Scott Stratten, author and expert in "Un-Marketing", will bring the conference to an exciting close.

"Our spring conference provides our members with an opportunity to refresh their thinking and leadership skills, and recharge their batteries," says Janet Treasure, Vice-president, Professional Development, CMA Ontario. "This year's line-up of speakers will deliver a toolkit of resources for our members to further develop their business strategies and acumen."

Attendees will gain new skills in business intelligence, strategy, leadership, risk management, and achieve a greater understanding of the Canadian business landscape. There will also be ample networking and career developing opportunities throughout the conference at Delta Meadowvale in Mississauga.

Visit www.pdi-cma.com/refresh  for registration, a full agenda, and list of speakers.

About CMA Ontario
The Certified Management Accountants of Ontario is a self-governing professional organization that awards the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation to qualified candidates in Ontario. With some 25,000 members, CMA Ontario is an integral part of a profession that is 50,000 members strong across Canada and around the world. CMA Ontario maintains rigorous standards of accreditation and professionalism in management accounting to protect the public interest.

About the Professional Development Institute
The Professional Development Institute (PDI) is a division of Certified Management Accountants of Ontario that provides career support and education to Ontario's 25,000 CMAs and business professionals across Ontario. PDI drives career management by providing comprehensive access to learning, networking and guidance to business professionals at all competency levels and business types throughout their career.

SOURCE: Certified Management Accountants of Ontario

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