April 2020 - Strategic Finance

Kicking Back Against Kickbacks

The U.S. enforces the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act around the world, and you must be aware of the specifics for compliance.

What’s New in Financial Accounting and Reporting in 2020

Financial Accounting Standards Board member Marsha Hunt speaks about the future of accounting and financial reporting.

Sort and Screen for Sustainable Sourcing

Rather than just zeroing in on the cheapest sourcing options, finance executives should focus on responsible value creation.

The Case for Full Disclosure

To bolster their credibility and set an ethical example, organizations must provide a comprehensive package of disclosure.

Human Capital Reporting

The SEC’s proposed changes to human capital reporting have consequences for how companies measure their employees’ value.

Uncertain Times

The coronavirus crisis offers an opportunity to demonstrate our leadership and skills to examine the risks to the business.

IECJ Ethics Database Now Available

The IMA Educational Case Journal published an ethics database of cases with indexed ethical questions and discussion topics.

Taxes: Taxation of Incentives to Corporations

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s changes to IRC §118 scale back incentives that state and local governments give to businesses.

Upskilling Management Accountants

Employers must bridge the digital skills gap to keep up with the increasingly fast pace of technological change in business.

Watson Learns to Debate

IBM’s Project Debater computer developed communication skills that are now being included in Watson’s Business Services.

Catching a Hiring Manager’s Eye in 2020

Increase your chances of landing your accounting dream job by showcasing your skills and experience online.

Excel: Year-over-Year Changes in a Pivot Table

There’s a more robust and flexible method for Excel users to easily create a year-over-year statistic in a pivot table.

SASB Metrics, Risk, and Sustainability

To create and protect long-term value for all stakeholders, companies’ leaders should prioritize sustainability strategies.

Access: Finding Records

Find Access records by using the name in the contact table or searching in another table for an address or phone number.

Ethics in the Digital Age

Finance professionals should help their company to adopt new technology while promoting ethical leadership and culture.

Go Teal for Growth

The Teal organizational paradigm offers a framework for small businesses to restructure effectively for long-term growth.

Tools of the Trade: April 2020

A look at Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Lenovo Foldable ThinkPad laptop, Acer ConceptD 7 laptop, and Moleskine Smart Writing Set.

IMA Volunteerism: Drawn to Service

I was drawn into volunteer service because I believe my accounting career, like life, is a journey rather than a destination.

IMA Life: Keeping Moving Downstream

We can navigate sometimes unpredictable waters by investing time and making personal connections via IMA membership.

House Passes 8-K Trading Gap Disclosure Bill

The 8-K Trading Gap Act fixes a loophole letting corporate executives trade on information before it’s publicly disclosed.

SEC Underlines Data Requirements for MD&A

The SEC provided guidance on disclosing key performance indicators and metrics for management discussion and analysis.

Books: Transformation Tips

Management accountants can learn valuable lessons from retailer Lowe’s, which effectively managed transformational change.

Welcome, new CMAs: February 2020

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of IMA members who earned their CMA certification in February 2020.