Ethics |

Accounting Fraud at Japanese Companies

The economic environment and corporate culture helped create an environment conducive to ethical scandals and fraud.

Ethics | Reporting |

The Ethicality of Earnings Management

A study finds that managers consider public perceptions when deciding whether they should participate in earnings management.

Management |

A Persona-based Formula for Change

Put together a team that makes the most of its talent by categorizing your accountants by these important behaviors.

IMA | Leadership & Careers |

Leaders Who Create Leaders

Ginger White, Chair of the IMA Global Board of Directors, discusses some of the great leaders she’s worked with in her career.

IMA | Leadership & Careers |

IMA Volunteerism: Is Volunteerism in Your DNA?

Volunteering is an opportunity to give back and a chance to practice leadership skills and diversify your views.

Ethics |

Ethical Challenges in the Workplace Persist

Pressure to violate ethics guidelines has increased and issues like fraud and abuse remain problems in business.

IMA |

We Are All Innovators

IMA continues to uphold its commitment to the core value of innovation and continuous improvement within the profession.

Technology |

Access: Managing Contacts

Creating a database of personal and business contacts begins with storing unique names for each contact.

Technology |

Excel: Dynamic Array Functions

A new set of powerful array functions in Excel can be used to solve problems and simplify complicated formulas.

Management |

Missing Out on Additional Value and Growth?

Regardless of the size or reach of your organization, you can tailor a diversity and inclusion program that adds value.

Small Business |

The Revenue Recognition Standard and Small Businesses

There are a number of ways the new revenue recognition rules could impact small businesses that use IFRS or U.S. GAAP.

Governance |

Taxes: The Limited SALT Deduction

The limitations on state and local property tax deductions introduced by the TCJA continue to be a point of contention.

Technology |

Tools of the Trade: November 2018

This month: Google’s smartphones Pixel 3 and Pixel 3X, the Razer Phone 2, Google Home Hub, and Kobo’s Forma eReader.

Leadership & Careers |

Quality Is Everything

Accountants who prioritize quality protect company assets, keep the organization running, and create long-lasting value.

IMA |

The Value of the CSCA for a Strategic CFO

CFOs not only need to be stewards, operators, and catalysts in today’s companies, but strategists, too. The CSCA can help.

Technology |

Digital Disappearances

The problem with data libraries is that they depend on short-lived hardware and are vulnerable to attack.

IMA |

IMA 100 Years: My Connections with IMA

A CMA in Kuwait shares some of his fondest experiences from throughout the 13 years he has been an IMA member.

IMA |

IMA Life: Starting My CMA as a Student

One Xavier University student took advantage of all IMA has to offer before starting graduate school.

Governance |

Books: Lessons in Value Creation

CFO Ryohei Yanagi examines corporate governance in Japan and looks for ways Japanese companies can create greater value.

Leadership & Careers |

Barton Appointed Chair of IIRC

Dominic Barton has been appointed chair of the IIRC as the organization launches a new global strategic phase.

Governance |

Survey: Hedge Accounting

A Deloitte survey of business professionals looks at companies’ plans to implement the new, optional hedge accounting standard.

Governance | Reporting |

Sec Issues 300-Plus-Page Disclosure Reform Rule

The SEC issued a final rule on disclosure simplification that includes changes to Regulations S-X and S-K.

IMA |

IMA Remembers Bill Ihlanfeldt, CPA

We remember a former IMA Chair who was dedicated to preparing members for the challenges facing management accounting.

IMA |

IMA Remembers Keith Bryant, Jr., CMA

We remember a 48-year IMA member who served two terms as IMA Chair and was one of the first to earn the CMA certification.

IMA |

Welcome, New CMAs: September 2018

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

IMA |

Notice of Ethics Violation

An official announcement regarding an IMA member whose membership was terminated for ethics violations.

Governance | Small Business |

President Intervenes on Multiple-employer Plans

An executive order aims to expand sponsorship and adoption of multiple-employer plans for small and mid-size businesses.