Ethics |

Ethics Update: Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Escalates

VW included $18 billion in its 2015 financial results to cover the costs of buybacks, compensation, and repairs.

Ethics |

Ethics Update: SEC Investigating Non-GAAP Earnings Management

The SEC is investigating the use of financial measures that don’t comply with U.S. GAAP and may mislead investors.

Governance |

Executive Compensation Proposal Satisfies No One

The rule, jointly proposed by four federal agencies to address Dodd-Frank requirements, faces a number of criticisms.

Management | Strategy |

Secrets to Successful M&A

Get better results with a thorough understanding of the human capital involved and plans to address people-associated risks.

Reporting |

WHY ISN’T COMPREHENSIVE INCOME COMPREHENSIBLE?

The lack of a conceptual definition of other comprehensive income creates confusion for companies and users of financial statements.

Ethics |

LESSONS FROM THE WELLS FARGO SCANDAL

The banking scandal provides a number of lessons that management accountants can learn from and use in their own companies.

Technology |

Tools of the Trade: November 2016

Discover the latest in must-have technology: Google Pixel, Google Home, Netgear Arlo Pro, Quad Lock Car Mount.

Leadership & Careers |

LEADERSHIP IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

Develop a multicultural mind-set and become a more effective, engaging leader with these 9 tips to address cultural challenges.

IMA |

THE SECRET TO IMA EUROPE’S SUCCESS

The University of St. Gallen in Switzerland has consistently produced top performers on the CMA exam.

Technology |

ADD JUST ONE MORE

Despite the vast impact that computers have had on the world, there’s no Nobel Prize for computing. It’s time for a change.

Technology |

Excel: Moving Subtotals to a New Column

After applying the Subtotals feature, use this technique to move the subtotals into a separate column from your data.

Technology |

Access: Refining the Sales Report

After creating a report with the Report Wizard, it’s often necessary to tweak the design so it’s easier to read.

Technology |

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES IN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

Keep these important tips in mind when implementing a new system or software package at your company.

IMA |

NEW HORIZONS

IMA is committed to expanding the awareness of the CMA program and management accounting throughout the entire world.

IMA |

FRAMING THE FUTURE OF OUR PROFESSION

IMA has created the Management Accounting Competency Framework to detail the core skills needed to succeed in the profession.

IMA |

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT IMA

IMA embraces its membership diversity and strives to ensure everyone’s voice can be heard in the organization.

Governance |

FORM 990 AND SCHEDULE O

It’s easy to overlook the need to include Schedule O when filing a return for an organization exempt from income tax.

Leadership & Careers |

Survey: The Value of Skills

A recent survey looks at the importance of technical skills vs. soft skills when hiring accounting and finance candidates.

Leadership & Careers |

Books: What is a Thirteener?

Daniel Prosser’s book, Thirteeners, addresses ways to connect employees to the company’s vision and strategic plans.

Ethics |

$100M to Whistleblowers

The SEC has now awarded more than $100 million for tips received through its whistleblower program.

Governance |

SEC Takes Next Step on S-K

The Commission continues its work in exploring potential changes in requirement disclosures under Regulation S-K.

IMA | Leadership & Careers |

IMA Life: Reinventing Myself

Serving on the board of his local IMA chapter and at the regional and global levels provides this IMA member with valuable experience.

IMA |

Welcome New CMAs!

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of members who earned their CMA certification in September 2016.