IMA |

Paul Juras: Dedicated to Learning

As a distinguished academic and CMA, Paul Juras brings a unique set of experiences and priorities to his role as IMA Chair.

Leadership & Careers |

The Modern CFO: Adapting to a Time of Crisis

The challenges that companies are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic have forced CFOs to evolve faster than ever before.

CARL MENCONI CASE WRITING COMPETITION | IMA |

A Painful Dilemma at Southwest Hospice

After the CEO takes a controversial approach to cash-flow projections, the CFO must decide what to tell the board of directors.

IMA |

Evaluating Success

We must help students be relevant by focusing on digital transformation, data analytics, and strategic decision making.

IMA |

IMA Volunteerism: Big Effort, Bigger Impact

A CMA in the Amsterdam Chapter finds that volunteering with IMA effortlessly merges professional development with fun.

Governance |

Measuring Marketing Return on Investment

It’s challenging for CFOs to manage financial reporting of expenditures related to intangible assets, but new metrics can help.

Leadership & Careers |

The Value of Openness

Become a more effective leader by going beyond an open-door policy to truly encourage open communication among team members.

Governance |

Taxes: CARES Act and Coronavirus-Related Distributions

Those taking coronavirus-related distributions from eligible retirement plans get tax-favored treatment thanks to the CARES Act.

Technology |

Tools of the Trade: July 2020

The tech editor reviews Microsoft’s Surface Book 3, Amazon’s Echo Show 8, Fiora Wireless Desk Charger, and Fitbit Charge 4.

Technology |

Excel: Office 365 Adds Cutout People and More

Office 365 subscribers now have access to new icons, stickers, and poses of cutout people available under the Icons feature.

Ethics |

Fighting Fraud in the Workplace

With occupational fraud rising, companies need ethical management accountants to help win their battle against it.

Technology |

A Phone with a Mind of Its Own

MIT has announced a new AI chip for mobile devices that has thousands of memristors and is the size of a piece of confetti.

Technology |

Upskilling with RPA

To stay relevant, accountants must upskill to adapt to a finance function being transformed by robotic process automation.

IMA |

Stronger Together

We must eliminate all forms of systemic bias and social injustice, and IMA is redoubling its focus on diversity and inclusion.

Leadership & Careers |

Remote Recruitment

During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies have to interview and onboard new employees from afar, presenting unique challenges.

IMA |

IMA LIfe: Going for Gold

In Singapore, an FP&A team member finds that studying for the CMA enhances her budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis skills.

IMA |

We Want to Hear YOUR IMA Story

Do you have a story you’d like to share? Consider writing an IMA Life column that will be published in Strategic Finance.

Leadership & Careers |

Books: Grow As a Leader

To develop leadership skills, set a good example, wield influence and manage priorities wisely, and commit to personal growth.

Governance |

COSO Issues New Risk Appetite Guidance

COSO is releasing new guidance for organizations to factor risk appetite into their decision-making process.

Governance |

SEC Proposes Changes to Auditor Independence Rules

There’s controversy over the SEC’s proposed changes to the rule requiring auditors to be independent from their clients.

Governance |

New IFAC Report for Accountants in Business

IFAC’s PAIB Committee released a report on how professional accountants can lead their organizations through difficult times.

Governance |

New Financial Reporting Rules for Acquisitions and Dispositions

The SEC’s new disclosure rules for financial statements of business acquisitions and dispositions go into effect in January.

Technology |

Survey: Delayed Transformations

Digital transformation at big financial companies is slowed due to issues with data volume, management, variety, and velocity.

IMA |

Welcome, New CMAs: May 2020

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of IMA members who earned their CMA certification in May 2020.