June 2020 - Strategic Finance

The Path to Industry 4.0 Implementation

Companies such as Johnson & Johnson are tapping into Industry 4.0’s potential quality-of-life and cost-of-delivery benefits.

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.

Blockchain or EDI?

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

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.

A Lifelong Community

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

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.

CFO to CFO: Evolving Finance Technology

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

Understanding Cultural Archetypes

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

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 and Business Continuity

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

COVID-19 and Cash Flow Management

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

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.

Ask Tough CSR Questions

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

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.

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.

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 Volunteerism: The Organic Me

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

IMA Life: Dreams Come True

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

Books: Leadership Tools

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

Changes to MD&A Reporting Prove Controversial

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

COVID-19 Reporting Leeway

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

Welcome, New CMAs: April 2020

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

Welcome, New CSCAs: April 2020

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

Generous Contributions to IMA

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