Media advisory - CMA Canada available to comment on 2012 federal budget innovation and competitiveness measures

OTTAWA, March 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Certified Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada) is available to comment in advance of, or immediately following, the release of the 2012 federal budget on Thursday, March 29, 2012.

In advance of this year's budget, CMA Canada has recommended a number of measures on innovation to aid in achieving a sustained economic recovery and help to create quality sustainable jobs. In its pre-budget submission, CMA Canada also focused on ways the government can enhance commercialization of Canada's research and development outputs to boost competitiveness.

CMA Canada's pre-budget submission is available online at: http://bit.ly/cma-canada.

About Certified Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada)
With 50,000 members around the world, CMA Canada grants a professional designation in strategic management accounting® and is responsible for standards-setting, accreditation, and the continuing professional development of Certified Management Accountants (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 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.

 

on CMA Canada's recommendations or to arrange to speak with
Mr. Richard Monk, CMA Canada's Advisor, National Affairs, please contact: 

Cindy Ruocco
Manager, Communications and Public Affairs
CMA Canada
Tel: [phone]
Toll-free: 1-800-262-7622, ext. 3116
[email protected]

Stuart McCarthy
Bluesky Strategy Group
(for CMA Canada)
Tel: [phone] ext. 225
Cell: [phone] (budget day)
[email protected]