IMA |

BEN MULLING: ALWAYS SETTING NEW GOALS

The youngest-ever IMA Chair has big goals and aspirations for IMA and the accounting and finance profession.

IMA | Leadership & Careers |

Networking: Some Things Never Change

Face-to-face interaction is still the most effective and valuable tool for networking.

Leadership & Careers |

OVERHAULING ETHICS EDUCATION

Incorporating digital tools and techniques into ethics education provides a learning experience more in line with how today’s students learn.

Leadership & Careers |

DOUBLE UP AND STAND OUT!

This nine-step plan shows students how they can complete the CMA and CPA exams within six months of graduating college.

IMA | Leadership & Careers |

NURTURING STUDENT LEADERS—WHILE THEY HAVE FUN

The advisor to one of the largest IMA student chapters describes how to create a successful, thriving student chapter.

IMA | Leadership & Careers |

JUMP-START STUDENTS’ CAREERS

Outstanding students can spark successful careers with the IMA Accounting Honor Society (IAHS) and the IMA Leadership Experience.

IMA |

2016 Student Case Competition: Jenny’s Cycle Components—Managing a Lean Supply Chain

This year’s case is about a motorcycle parts company struggling to manage a Lean supply chain.

Technology |

Excel: Visualizing Positive and Negative Changes

Add data visualizations to quickly show if an amount has increased or decreased from one period to the next.

Ethics |

WHISTLEBLOWERS TAKE BIG RISKS

Many people aren’t aware of their rights and protections if they blow the whistle, and retaliation remains a common threat.

IMA | Leadership & Careers |

WHEN TO TAKE THE CMA EXAM

Hallie D’Agostino talks about her experience preparing for and passing the CMA exam while still a student in college.

Leadership & Careers |

Book Review: LESSONS FROM A LEGACY

The Practical Drucker explores the teachings of the most influential businessman in history: Peter Drucker.

Small Business |

TO EXPENSE OR NOT TO EXPENSE

Qualified small businesses can expense, instead of capitalize, items of $5,000 or less, but they need acceptable financial statements.

Leadership & Careers | Strategy |

A SYSTEM OF GROWTH

The “String of Pearls” system for implementing strategy helped turn a struggling company into a leader in its industry.

Management | Technology |

IT AND DATA GOVERNANCE: RELEVANT TO IMA MEMBERS

IT governance is an issue that affects all finance professionals, not just those in top management.

Reporting |

TAXES: SUPREME COURT RULES ON MARYLAND TAX CREDIT

The Court’s ruling against Maryland’s income tax scheme may impact other states with similar policies.

Technology |

Tools of the Trade: August 2015

ASUS released the ZenPad S 8.0, the latest competitor to Apple’s iPad Mini.

Technology |

THE BIGGEST GOVERNMENT HACK YET

The breach at the Office of Personnel Management compromised personal information and more for 21 million federal employees and contractors.

Technology |

Access: Duplicates in Your Data

Duplicate records are inevitable. Create a process that will check for and remove duplicates from your data.

IMA | Leadership & Careers |

IMA Life: Leading a Student Chapter

Evan Gallagher tells us about the rewarding experiences he had creating and leading an IMA student chapter.

IMA PULSE |

SURVEY: MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE?

An IMA survey examines the potential impacts of an increase in the minimum wage.

Governance |

UPDATES TO IIA FRAMEWORK

The Institute of Internal Auditors updated its International Professional Practices Framework to clarify the auditor’s role and make the Framework more comprehensible.

IMA |

Creating Memories at IMA’s Annual Conference

IMA’s 96th Annual Conference & Expo was the stage for memorable speakers, brilliant insights, and networking opportunities.

Governance |

Will Rules for EGCs be revised?

The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are considering legislation to provide more flexibility to emerging growth companies.

Governance |

INTEGRATING IFRS AND GAAP

SEC Chief Accountant James Schnurr will soon make a recommendation on the convergence of IFRS and U.S. GAAP.