November 2018 - Strategic Finance

Business Transformation: No Pain, No Gain?

Strong leadership and effective planning and execution can help companies execute large-scale business transformations.

Accounting Fraud at Japanese Companies

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

The Ethicality of Earnings Management

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

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 Volunteerism: Is Volunteerism in Your DNA?

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

Ethical Challenges in the Workplace Persist

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

We Are All Innovators

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

Access: Managing Contacts

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

Excel: Dynamic Array Functions

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quality Is Everything

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

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.

Digital Disappearances

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

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 Life: Starting My CMA as a Student

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

Books: Lessons in Value Creation

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

Barton Appointed Chair of IIRC

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

Survey: Hedge Accounting

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

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 Remembers Bill Ihlanfeldt, CPA

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

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.

Welcome, New CMAs: September 2018

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

Notice of Ethics Violation

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

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.