June 2022 - Strategic Finance

50 Years of Excellence

In 50 years, the CMA has become a truly global certification that attests to the proficiency of management accountants.

How the CMA Exam Is Made

Developing the CMA exam is a detailed process involving the assessment principles of validity, reliability, and fairness.

Teaching Toward Tomorrow

Universities can prepare the next generation of accounting leaders by integrating CMA exam content into their curricula.

Cultivating Talent through Certification

Companies, such as J&J, increasingly prioritize certification in their recruitment and professional development initiatives.

Theranos: Cautionary Tale of Ethical Failings

Understanding the ethical dimensions of the Theranos case can help professionals spot signs indicative of potential fraud.

The CMA Exam Goes Digital

Former vice president of ICMA recounts the story of computerizing the CMA exam and emphasizes the importance of technology.

Welcome, New CMAs: April 2022

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of IMA members who earned their CMA certification in April 2022.

Tools of the Trade: June 2022

A look at Getac F110 tablet, Samsung T7 Shield SSD, Logitech Lift vertical mouse, and SanDisk Extreme PRO flash drive.

Taxes: Unlocking Cash Flow with the R&D Tax Credit

Businesses investing in technical research in the United States can benefit from the research and development tax credit.

Generous Contributions to IMA

IMA thanks the members, chapters, councils, individuals, and companies who contributed to its annual giving campaigns.

Selecting Data Visualization Tools

Finance professionals can compare various data visualization programs to find the one that best suits their organization.

Excel: Finding Particular Days of the Month

Excel users can use the international version of the WORKDAY function to specify which days are considered weekends.

The Link Between Fraud and Transparency

A study highlights the relationship between organizational transparency, manager kindness, and employee collusion.

Supply Chain Operations and Sustainability

Small businesses can implement varied strategies to address supply chain issues and simultaneously improve sustainability.

CFO to CFO: Finance and Supply Chain Management

Finance executives at Walgreens Boots Alliance and Meritage Homes discuss best practices to support supply chain management.

Books: Going Beyond Mentoring

Effective mentors can create a loyal professional network and improve overall well-being of the company’s personnel.

The Final Stretch

Steve McNally reflects on his term as IMA Chair and recounts the various milestones IMA reached over the past year.

Progress Toward Human Capital Reporting

Different standard-setting bodies around the world address standards regarding the social aspect of ESG reporting.

Working on Ending Passwords

Organizations are developing and promoting authentication standards to help reduce the overreliance on passwords.