Management |

Embracing the New World of Work

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

Measurement |

The Perils of KPI-Driven Management

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

Leadership & Careers |

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.

IMA |

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.

Technology |

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.

Technology |

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.

Leadership & Careers |

Gaining Power through Accountants’ Communications

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

Technology |

Access: Dates and Times

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

IMA |

The SBFRC: A Decade of Advocacy

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

Governance | Technology |

Bitcoin Rising

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

Ethics |

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.

Technology |

Draining the Data Swamp

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

Technology |

The Cost of Losing Handwriting

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

IMA |

Update to IMA Policies: GDPR

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

IMA |

IMA Life: My Field of Dreams

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

IMA |

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.

Governance |

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.

Governance |

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.

IMA |

Welcome New CMAs: April 2018

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

IMA |

Generous Contributions to IMA

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