April 2017 - Strategic Finance

The Problem with Non-GAAP Earnings

The growing use of non-GAAP measures in corporate earnings releases could potentially mislead or confuse investors.

Universities Need You!

The shortage of qualified accounting faculty provides an opportunity for accounting professionals to find a new career.

CMAs, Financial Literacy, and Business Strategy

Management accountants—and CMAs, in particular—have the skills needed to connect finance with broader business objectives.

Shark Tank’s Daymond John on Success

The entrepreneur and TV personality draws on his experiences to provide advice for aspiring business leaders.

IMA Life: Opportunity Dressed in Overhauls

Always keeping an eye open for new opportunities has led to a successful and varied career for this CMA.

CMA Video Contest Winners

The Grand Prize was awarded to “I Will Earn It. (The Road to Becoming a CMA),” a video by a Philippines-based team.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: PACE MATTERS

Implementing a successful diversity and inclusion programs requires patience and a deliberate plan linked to company culture.

OFF TO CHINA

The growth of the CMA in China highlights the benefits of an exam that’s portable to any corner of the world.

WHISTLEBLOWER AWARDS INCREASE

The IRS and SEC both report more payments to reward whistleblowers who reported fraud and other wrongdoing.

ACCESS: FORMULAS

Used for calculations, validating data, and setting default values, formulas are a critical element of Access databases.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN BUSINESS

A look at how Basware business software is incorporating Artificial Intelligence in its products and processes.

EXCEL: SETTING PIVOT TABLE DEFAULTS

A new Excel feature for Office 365 users lets you set the default layout for any pivot table you create.

Tools of the Trade: April 2017

A look at the Nokia 3310, BlackBerry Key One, Sony Xperia XA1, and Lenovo Miix 320.

COGNITIVE COMPUTING: TEACHING COMPUTERS TO LEARN

Because of its predictive and learning abilities, cognitive computing is expanding into many areas of business.

FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING

Proposed regulations could affect the rules associated with intra-family transfers, changing decades of accepted tax practices.

GET THE CSCA CREDENTIAL TO ACCELERATE CAREER GROWTH

IMA’s new Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis credential helps CMAs expand their expertise.

Survey: New Concerns About Foreign Operations?

An IMA survey looks at the impact that recent political changes might have on business operations outside the United States.

Net Stable Funding Ratio Proposal Under Fire

Does the rule take into account its dramatic impacts on corporate end-users and discourages banks from investing in corporate debt?

Books: Next-Generation Leadership

Bridging the gap between generations can be a challenge. A new approach helps managers relate to their Millennial employees.

Practices for Fighting Fraud

A report from the Anti-Fraud Collaboration describes accounting policies that can help organizations fight fraud.

SEC Rule on Prime Funds Target of Revision?

The SEC's rule to require Prime Institutional MMFs to use a floating net asset value may be a target of the new administration.

Books: Boardroom in Balance

This framework for aligning the board of directors and C-suite can lead to improved performance that benefits all stakeholders.

IMA: Notice of Termination

An official announcement regarding IMA members who have had their membership terminated for ethics violations.

Welcome New CMAs: February 2017

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of members who earned their CMA certification in February 2017.