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Management accountancy September 2005

Accounting bodies are seeking ways of tying in the increased needs of corporate governance with the ability of companies both to measure and increase performance. CIMA, the management accounting body, is trying out the idea of an enterprise report.

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Content

Overview: Business tries to square the circle

Methods of cutting through a mass of scandal-fuelled regulations are starting to take shape.

Accountants: Campaign to change perceptions

The people who carry out the vital finance functions within companies are looking for greater recognition of their work.

Risk management: One of the biggest issues of the day

Scandals have concentrated minds.

Reform: The relationship challenge

Managing for value involves looking at intangible assets