Ethics |

Do Dark Personalities Lurk In Your Company?

Ethical professionals must be on the lookout for personality types that are more likely to participate in unethical behavior.

Technology |

Blockchain or EDI?

Weigh the particular needs of your team and the company when deciding between electronic data interchange and blockchain.

Governance |

The Undoing of Sox 404(b)

Some may benefit from the SEC’s amendments to Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404(b), but others have concerns about the changes.

IMA |

A Lifelong Community

IMA is more than just the CMA and CSCA certifications—it’s an accounting family and a community of finance professionals.

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 |

CFO to CFO: Evolving Finance Technology

The CFOs of Sprint and Trintech discuss the new technologies that are reshaping the finance function.

Management |

Understanding Cultural Archetypes

Educate yourself to avoid cultural misunderstanding and miscommunication when working with people from various countries.

Technology |

Tracing the Virus with Bluetooth

Google and Apple are collaborating on a solution for tracking the COVID-19 virus using the Bluetooth on smartphones.

Technology |

Technology and Business Continuity

Digital technological advances give organizations opportunities to establish or enhance their business continuity plans.

Small Business |

COVID-19 and Cash Flow Management

The coronavirus pandemic has made managing cash flow even more challenging for small businesses’ finance professionals.

Governance |

Taxes: Tax Credits for Pension Plan Start-up Costs

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act offers tax credits to small businesses starting a pension plan.

Ethics |

Ask Tough CSR Questions

Companies have an ethical obligation to run an anti-human-trafficking program scrutinizing their supply chain and partners.

Technology |

Access: Input Mask to Enter GL Codes

You can use an input mask in Access to make it easier to enter information with a pattern such as general ledger codes.

Technology |

Excel: Reuse Logic within a Formula

Excel’s new LET function lets you reuse your earlier logic and solutions for later problems, simplifying building formulas.

Technology |

Tools of the Trade: June 2020

A look at the Apple iPhone SE, Microsoft LifeCam, Logitech Digital Office Pro Bundle, TP-Link AC1750 Wi-fi Range Extender.

IMA |

IMA Volunteerism: The Organic Me

Through the IMA Switzerland Chapter, this member met contacts not associated with her job, and gained leadership skills.

IMA |

IMA Life: Dreams Come True

This IMA member leveraged what he learned preparing for the CMA exam to create rigorous ad hoc financial models.

Leadership & Careers |

Books: Leadership Tools

Professionals aspiring to get promoted to senior management shouldn’t underestimate the importance of interpersonal skills.

Governance |

Changes to MD&A Reporting Prove Controversial

The SEC’s move toward a performance-based reporting system sparked controversy over management discussion and analysis.

Governance |

COVID-19 Reporting Leeway

The SEC provided disclosure guidance giving some companies more time to file reports and amendments due to the coronavirus.

IMA |

Welcome, New CMAs: April 2020

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

IMA |

Welcome, New CSCAs: April 2020

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

IMA |

Generous Contributions to IMA

Sincere thanks to the individuals, chapters, councils, and companies who made contributions to IMA’s Annual Giving Campaign.