August 2019 - Strategic Finance

Add Data Analytics to Intro Accounting

Help students develop familiarity with data analytics by using Excel, Power BI, and Tableau in introductory courses.

Christian Cuzick: Vision for the Future

IMA’s Chair for 2019-2020 will use his broad international business background to expand awareness of IMA around the world.

Dual Certification: It Can Be Done

Undergraduates can use this nine-step plan to prep for and complete the CMA and CPA exams six months after graduation.

Leaping from the Office to Academia

There is a parallel second career path in the classroom for those accounting professionals with a desire to teach.

Developing the Right Skill Sets

Singapore Management University added three data analytics programs to its accounting curriculum in response to a skills gap.

Experiencing Governance in Action

Five students took part in IMA’s Student Leadership Experience and worked alongside IMA Global Board members.

2020 Student Case Competition: Carmine’s Sacramento Wine Tastings

A winery owner wants to host a wine festival. Your company is hired to provide a risk and opportunities analysis.

IMA Student Case Competition: Advice for Competitors

Winners of the 2018 IMA Student Case Competition give four key pieces of advice to future participants.

IMA and BAP: Two Turn 100

IMA and Beta Alpha Psi are both celebrating 100 years and continue to help students achieve academic excellence.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

The IMA Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego, Calif., this past June was a once-in-a-century event.

IMA 100 Years: Proud to Serve IMA

A husband and wife volunteer with IMA’s Portland Chapter to help increase IMA awareness and benefits to members.

IMA Celebrates “100 Years and Counting”

More than 1,000 IMA members gathered in San Diego for educational sessions, networking, and special anniversary events.

IMA Life: My CMA Journey

In an increasingly competitive global landscape, the CMA helps professionals to distinguish themselves from their peers.

Jony Ive Exits Apple

Apple’s legendary chief design officer, Jony Ive, has announced he will be leaving the company after 20-plus years.

Tools of the Trade: August 2019

A look at the OnePlus 7 Pro phone, Apple’s iPhone XR, reMarkable Digital Notepad, and the Brother HL-L2350DW laser printer.

Motivating Employees with Gift Cards

A study finds gift card rewards can be more effective than cash when motivating sales employees competing in sales contests.

Identifying Common Judgment Traps and Biases

When professionals commit an ethics violation, it can be attributed to ethical blind spots that affect their decision making.

Taxes: Backdoor Roth IRAs

Some taxpayers can’t make a nondeductible contribution to a Roth IRA based on their income. The answer: a backdoor Roth IRA.

Access: Using VBA’s Split Function

Use the Split function in Visual Basic for Applications to break up strings of data so you can run queries.

Excel: Brute-Force Solving

You can use Excel’s brute-force solving feature to examine all the alternatives of a scenario with many possible permutations.

Further Demystification of Agile Project Management

Agile project management has a number of benefits, but there also are challenges, especially if you aren’t used to using it.

2019 Student Manuscript Winner: First Steps to the CMA

The winner of the 2019 IMA Student Manuscript Competition describes leading a student chapter and preparing for the CMA exam.

IMA Volunteerism: Volunteer Service Makes a Difference

A longtime IMA member’s volunteer roles became an extension of his career and giving back to the profession became a priority.

Books: How to Be a Better Boss

To improve as a manager, you must recognize your weaknesses and shortcomings, and manage your time and stress effectively.

Financial Reporting Law to Advance in the House

The House is proposing an expansion of corporate financial reporting requirements to include data on human resources issues.

SEC to Reduce Number of SRCs Subject to Audits

The SEC wants to reduce the number of small reporting companies that must have independent audits of their internal controls.

Welcome New CMAs: June 2019

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of IMA members who earned their CMA certification in June 2019.