June 2018 - Strategic Finance

Measuring Social Impact

IPADE Business School prioritizes ethics and values in its graduates, and it developed a model to measure success in that area.

Embracing the New World of Work

Several trends are transforming how we work. A workfit approach helps organizations embrace and benefit from these changes.

The Perils of KPI-Driven Management

Using KPIs to incentivize employees can lead to decisions that destroy long-term value rather than create it.

Adapting for the Not-For-Profit Audit

Management accountants asked to serve on a nonprofit’s audit committee need to keep certain differences in mind.

A Glance Back

Alex Eng, the IMA Global Board of Directors Chair, takes a look back at the milestones of IMA’s success over the past year.

Tools of the Trade: June 2018

This month: reMarkable tablet, Logitech’s Keys-to-Go keyboards, Nest smart security camera, and the Dymo LabelWriter 4XL.

Excel: A Checklist System Using Icon Sets

Have a monthly close process or other processes with a series of tasks? Create a checklist in Excel using custom icon sets.

Gaining Power through Accountants’ Communications

Management accountants who hone their communication skills have the opportunity to powerfully influence business decisions.

Access: Dates and Times

When entering date or time values, Access is very flexible at recognizing variety of different formats.

The SBFRC: A Decade of Advocacy

The SBFRC has served as a voice for small businesses through advocacy, sharing of information, and leadership development.

Bitcoin Rising

Trades and transactions in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin can be taxable events and need to be properly reported to the IRS.

Striking Jump in Business Fraud and Crime

A PwC survey shows an increase in fraud and economic crime around the world. Here are four steps to help fight fraud.

Draining the Data Swamp

The key to effective data management lies in smart governance, technology integration, and process improvements.

The Cost of Losing Handwriting

Taking notes by hand leads to greater comprehension and retention compared to typing notes into a laptop.

Update to IMA Policies: GDPR

IMA has updated both its Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to be in accordance with GDPR requirements.

IMA Life: My Field of Dreams

Sometimes the best career path takes a few different twists and turns before arriving at professional success.

IMA Extends Reach in Asia

Jeff Thomson and Jim Piechowski led IMA volunteers and board members on a six-day trip with stops in Japan and South Korea.

Omnibus Bill Has Two Business Financing Provisions

Business development companies saw their fund leverage level increase from the current 1-1 to 2-1 in a 2018 omnibus bill.

Mutual Funds Could Avoid Fed Stress Tests

The Alleviating Stress Test Burdens to Help Investors Act passed the House in March 2018 and now goes before the Senate.

Welcome New CMAs: April 2018

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

Generous Contributions to IMA

IMA thanks those who contributed to its annual giving campaigns between May 2017 and April 2018.