August 2016 - Strategic Finance

Education at the Root of Accounting Excellence

Like redwood seeds, students need to be nurtured in conditions that will help them grow into strong, towering leaders.

5 Essential Business Skills Needed in Accounting

What do you need to know beyond balancing a budget or completing a month-end report? These five skills are important for success.

Bringing Real Life to the Classroom

Accounting in the Headlines is an accounting education blog that provides real-life examples to use in introductory accounting courses.

Leverage Online Learning

The educational resources available online make it easier than ever for management accountants to enhance their skill set and knowledge.

Are You an Influencer?

IMA’s Campus Influencers program offers students career insights, including how IMA and the CMA certification can support their careers.

Marc Palker: Taking the Next Step

A member for more than 40 years, Marc is ready for the challenge of serving as IMA’s Chair for 2016-2017.

2017 Student Case Competition: Profits on Trial at Darby & Larkin, LLC

Questions about how costs and profits are allocated for a law firm’s bonus pool lead to divisiveness and dissatisfaction.

Take your Program to the Next Level

IMA’s Higher Education Endorsement provides validation that a school’s curriculum prepares students for careers in accounting and finance.

Double the Recognition

The new IMA Accounting Honor Society provides students with an entry to professional and academic communities.

Experience Leadership

The IMA Leadership Experience gives selected students an inside look at the workings of the IMA Global Board of Directors.

Highlighting IMA’s Annual Conference

The 2016 IMA Annual Conference & Expo was held in Las Vegas, Nev., featured a number of exciting speakers and events.

Bob Kaplan, Distinguished Advocate

Jeff Thomson sits down with the recent IMA Distinguished Advocate Award recipient to catch up on Kaplan’s latest activities.

Access: Enhancing a Menu

Use a tab control to organize the controls on a menu form and create a better user experience.

DOL’s Revised Overtime Rules

The new changes can significantly impact which workers are exempt from overtime rules, and companies have only months to prepare.

Leadership in the Arena

True leaders are always willing to face challenges and help their team overcome obstacles.

Canning Blackberries

The discontinuation of the BlackBerry Classic is a sign of the inevitability and persistence of change.

Excel: Color-Coding Values

Use conditional formatting to highlight cells or rows in different colors, depending on their values.

Technology Trends to Watch

Management accountants need to stay abreast of the latest technology trends and developments that could help on the job.

Trust Deficit in the Workplace

Trust between employees and employers is vital to success. Lack of trust can have a significant impact on a company’s culture.

Sooner Rather than Later

IMA offers a number of opportunities to serve. Getting involved is easier than you think.

The New Leasing Standard

FASB’s long-awaited update to the lease accounting standard makes some significant changes to leasing requirements.

Tools of the Trade: August 2016

HP Spectre 13, New Kindle, Garmin Fenix 3, iRoller Cleaner.

H.R. 4139 Extends Exemption

The Fostering Innovation Act of 2015 (H.R. 4139) extends a reporting exemption for emerging growth companies for an additional 10 years.

Survey: Ready for Boomer Retirement?

How well are companies preparing for the retirement of the Baby Boomer generation?

IMA Life: An Investment in Myself

Earning the CMA is a significant investment in time and effort. For Mohamed Saber Hamad, it was well worth it.

Books: The Power of Teamwork

A review of Bruce Piasecki’s book "Doing More with Teams: The New Way to Winning."

Crowdfunding Portals Open

The new portals help small businesses to raise capital through eased securities regulations.