July 2015 - Strategic Finance

Brand Value: ‘Hidden’ Asset in Plain View

Brand value represents a useful, objective financial tool for measuring the value of marketing expenditures.

Excel: Iterating a Function 359 Times

Force Excel to repeat any calculation 359 times in a single formula.

Working with Auditors: Tips and Traps

With regulators mandating that finance executives work more closely with auditors, here’s some advice to help management accountants.

Asset capitalization thresholds: Is Diversity a Good Thing?

A survey of finance executives examines the differences in companies’ asset capitalization thresholds.

BRAND X COMPANY’S 300% Tariff

This year’s winning case is about a furniture manufacturer that runs into problems when it imports products from China.

Innovation: Now in IMA’s DNA

IMA has made innovation an integral part of its Core Values.

WINDOWS 10: A RETREAT AND A REVOLUTION

Microsoft’s latest OS is an ambitious attempt to create a universal engine that can run on all platforms.

Supporting Your Career Pathway

Like fans handing out water to runners in a marathon, IMA provides you with career support during your career journey.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: JULY 2015

Windows 10 will be a free update that will operate across all platforms.

book review: are you numberphobic?

Small business owners should know the financials behind their business. Accounting for the Numberphobic explains how they can learn.

KEY TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS

IMA’s Technology Solutions & Practices Committee has put together a list of top technology trends for 2015.

OVERCOMING THE FRAUD TRIANGLE

A report outlines strategies to help companies address the financial pressure and rationalization aspects of the fraud triangle.

IMA LIFE: Standing Out with the CMA

The value of the CMA is global. Mohamed Rachad Sami Al Saadi describes what the CMA means to him in Dubai.

Reporting Top Execs’ Pay

A proposed rule would require companies to disclose the pay of their top executives and measure total shareholder return.

Will the New Standard Make Waves?

IMA® surveyed members in senior financial positions about how the revenue recognition standard will affect their companies.

LEADING WITH STYLE

STYLE is an acronym for the five components essential for leadership success. Learn how to create your own.

TAXES: REPORTING A FOREIGN GIFT OR BEQUEST

Gifts or bequests from sources outside the U.S. should be reported to the IRS if they surpass certain thresholds.

INCREASING ATTENTION ON FRAUD

The proposed budget for the SEC will enable it to hire more staffers for its Division of Enforcement.

book review: turn your work up to 11

"Do More Great Work" contains helpful maps to help you become more productive.

5 linkedin tips

Boost the impact of your LinkedIn profile by following these five tips.

Proposed REVISION TO REVENUE RECOGNITION STANDARD

The FASB proposes a new update after receiving feedback about implementation challenges.

ACCESS: LEVERAGE ACCESS AND EXCEL

Access and Excel have different strengths that you can take advantage of within a single project.

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