February 2019 - Strategic Finance

Haier’s Win-Win Value Added Approach

A new user-centric focus provides large appliance manufacturer Haier with a broader platform for creating value.

IMA Publishes Enhanced Competency Framework

The enhanced Framework includes a new domain and additional competencies needed to succeed in the Digital Age.

Greater Challenges for CFOs in 2019

Trade wars, Brexit concerns, talent shortages, and supply chain irregularities are concerns occupying CFOs’ minds in 2019.

Evolving Investor Relations

Companies need to change the way they interact with the investing community and what information they report.

Making Performance Feedback Work

Relative performance feedback can improve performance, particularly if the employees have a say in the process.

IMA 100 Years: A Difference for Good

L. Murphy Smith has seen firsthand how IMA can help and support academic members throughout their career.

Access: Age Overdue Accounts with Partition

Partition, a little-known function in Access, can group numbers into ranges, such as with aging overdue balances.

Excel: Filter Faster

Save valuable time with this quick, easy trick for filtering data.

Strong Ethics Benefits All Stakeholders

Combining ethics and the principles of stakeholder theory can lead to the establishment of a stronger ethical culture.

Disallowed Deductions for Qualified Parking

The new tax law for determining the disallowed expense for qualified parking raises some complex planning issues.

Time to Step Up

Financial leaders must be masters of the four lines of sight in order to achieve a competitive edge and strategic competency.

Smile Because It Happened

IMA’s Young Professional Leadership Experience is a great experience for the participants, and they, in turn, can inspire us back.

Tools of the Trade: February 2019

This month: LG Signature OLED TV R, Asus Zenbook S13, Withings Move ECG watch, AerBetic Wearable Glucose Sensor.

Modernizing Government Financial Reporting

The OPEN Government Data Act requires federal agencies to disclose information online using machine-readable data formats.

Where is Tech Headed in 2019?

Here’s a better look into the tech trends for 2019 through the first two international expos—CES19 and Mobile World Congress.

IMA Life: Growth through Learning

Earning the CMA taught Schellin reporting essentials, accounting concepts, and the skills to articulate them confidently.

IMA Volunteerism: An Exciting Pathway

Even for nonaccountants, IMA offers many opportunities to serve, from positions on committees to the Global Board of Directors.

SEC’s Clayton Endorses Improved Financial Reporting

In a Senate hearing, SEC Chairman Clayton discussed the financial disclosures system and ongoing concern over corporate debt.

Welcome New CMAs: December 2018

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

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