December 2018 - Strategic Finance

Toward Business 2030

Move beyond business as usual and adopt a business model that links corporate purpose to performance and sustainable practices.

The New Revenue Recognition Rules

The new rules require more estimates and greater judgment. Are you up to speed on the changes and their potential impact?

Getting a Better Handle on Compliance and Controls

Effectively managing internal controls to support financial reporting is critical in today’s the complex regulatory landscape.

Life-Changing Moments

Being a part of the IMA community can provide members with life-changing moments that elevate and improve their careers.

IMA Life: Choosing My Career Path

Accountants and auditors with the CMA have more tools to support their clients, assess risks, and draw conclusions.

IMA Volunteerism: My Volunteer Journey

A young professional who’s been an IMA member for more than 10 years shares how deep the rewards of volunteering can go.

Access: Cross-Reference Contacts and Lists

Assign individual contacts to specific groups for greater flexibility in your contact management system.

Excel: New Geography Data Type

Excel’s new Linked Data Types will enable users to get additional data from the internet related to cell contents.

Tools of the Trade: December 2018

This month we take a look at the new Apple iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Dell Ultrawide Monitor, Mac Mini.

Secrets for Successful Cross-Functional Collaboration

Four key skills can maximize your collaboration with cross-functional partners in your organization.

Toward Web 3.0

Web 3.0 will be different in many ways, some of which—like the cloud, AI, and IoT—have already appeared online.

Lack of Audit Quality Is Alarming

Concerns over the need to improve audit quality have moved to the forefront in the aftermath of recent scandals.

Preparing to Compete in the Digital Age

A forthcoming IMA study found that implementation of leading-edge analytics is a work-in-progress for most organizations.

Depreciation and the TCJA

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 increased and expanded the IRC §179 deduction and bonus depreciation deduction.

IMA 100 Years: Capturing the Moment

A longtime member looks back on IMA’s 75th anniversary and the changes in the industry since that time.

IMA’s Moscow Chapter Hosts Successful Event

The sold-out event looked at how finance professionals can future-proof their careers and remain relevant in the Digital Age.

Further Exemptions from SEC Auditor Attestation Requirement Likely

The Securities & Exchange Commission will look at the thresholds that trigger Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Books: The Power of Questions

In his book, Ask More, Frank Sesno suggests that the secret to professional success is asking the right questions.

SEC May Make Changes to Auditor Independence Rules

The SEC may change rules that relate to auditors who may have a lending relationship with shareholders of an audit client.

Smaller Accounting Firms Embrace Tech

According to the 2018 Global SMP Survey, SMPs are increasingly allocating resources to investment in technology.

Survey: ASC 606 Adoption

An Intelligize survey found that 87% of S&P 500 companies are choosing to use the modified retrospective transition method.

Welcome, New CMAs: October 2018

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of IMA members who earned their CMA certification in October 2018.

Your IMA Story

Share your IMA experiences to appear in Strategic Finance magazine and be included as part of IMA’s 100th Anniversary celebration.