February 2017 - Strategic Finance

OIS for the Operational CFO

The operational income statement could be the model needed to seamlessly integrate financial information with operational data.

The Changing Nature of Accounting

New technologies will push the role of accountants further away from bean counting toward business coach and advisor.

2017: What’s Ahead for CFOs?

In a time of political and economic uncertainty, leading CFOs share the risks their organizations might face in the coming year.

Tax Reform Is Coming: Are You Ready?

No one knows what shape the tax reform efforts will take in the new administration, so be prepared for a number of possibilities.

Survey: Global Warming

An IMA survey looks at the changes companies are making to meet the challenges associated with climate change.

Keeping Connected

Try these suggestions for staying connected and making your professional journey more meaningful and successful.

ABSOLUTELY SECURE COMPUTING

The launch of the quantum communications satellite Micius could provide a path forward for computer security.

EXPANDING THE ACCOUNTING ECOSYSTEM

Management accountants are in a key position to help companies leverage nonfinancial reporting for long-term sustainability.

THE CMA PROGRAM: DESTINATIONS DELIVERED

The CMA enables forward-looking management accountants to reach new destinations that enrich their lives and careers.

ARE YOU A LEADER?

Find out if you’re ready for the next big step in your career by assessing your management readiness and skills.

THE EXPANDED PAID PREPARER’S DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST

With the checklist expanded to include four tax credits, tax preparers will need more information and documentation.

Tools of the Trade: February 2017

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, Lenovo Smart Assistant, Acer Predator Z301CT, Cota Ceiling Tile Wireless Charger.

EVALUATE YOUR FUNDING SOURCES

An integral part of growing your small business is assessing the variety of funding sources and identifying the best option.

ETHICS ATTITUDES DIFFER AMONG GENERATIONS

Understanding each generation’s approaches to ethical issues can help companies communicate their ethics policies.

PERSEVERANCE AND DETERMINATION

Lorna Winston-Blanks shares insights on diversity and inclusion based on her experiences as an African American woman in accounting.

Excel: Converting Dates to Quarters

Excel doesn’t have a function that returns a fiscal-year quarter number. These solutions will get you the results you need.

Access: Data Types

Selecting the correct data type for your fields can make all the difference in creating a successful database.

Ethics Honors

For the sixth consecutive year, IMA’s Jeff Thomson and Curtis Verschoor were named Top Thought Leaders in Trust.

Will SIFI Oversight Threshold Be Eliminated?

Under the new administration, H.R. 6392, a bill meant to eliminate the asset threshold for bank oversight, may pass.

Changes to Employee Benefit Report

The Department of Labor, IRS, and PBGC have proposed major changes to the financial reporting aspects of Form 5500.

Welcome new CMAs: December 2016

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of members who earned their CMA certification in December 2016.

IMA Life: The Path Taken

By pursing the CMA early in his career, Derek Fuzzell positioned himself as a valuable business partner for his organization.

JPMorgan Hit with Whistleblower Damages

The bank reportedly violated the whistleblower provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in firing and punishing a broker.