Preparing Students for Real Accounting
A course focusing on soft skills enables students to gain real-world experience to prepare them for life after college.
Creating Greater Long-term Sustainable Value
For superior results, ignore the pressures of short-termism and focus on strategies that lead to long-term value creation.
Harnessing the Power of Thought in Business Management
Keeping a positive attitude and fully employing critical-thinking skills are two secrets to business success.
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Building Bridges with Universities
To increase student engagement, IMA’s Kansas City chapter connected professional members with faculty at local universities.
Painting a Picture with Performance Reporting
Turn operational and financial results into a descriptive narrative to enhance understanding of your company’s performance.
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IMA Life: The Road to the Gables
Find out how IMA helped one member to network, learn, and inspire the next generation of accounting and finance professionals.
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IMA Volunteerism: Think Big and Be Bigger
Among the greatest professional opportunities is the chance to both be mentored and mentor within the industry.
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Grace Under Pressure
IMA can help those in job transitions with networking, credentials, continuing education, and leadership opportunities.
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Do Large Earnings Surprises Result from Manipulation?
A study finds companies engage in greater earnings management in order to trigger a favorable stock-market reaction.
Tools of the Trade: October 2018
This month we look at the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Plus, iPhone XR, Lenovo Yoga Book C930, and the new Apple Watch Series 4.
Catalyst for Change
Management accountants have the technical ability and inquisitive nature needed to lead change efforts in their organizations.
Digital Demands
Management accountants must partner with IT and adopt essential tools to stay involved in business processes and strategy.
The State of the Smartphone: October 2018
Since autumn is now “new smartphone season,” we review some history and the basic numbers for the revolution that continues.
Excel: Comments and Notes
Microsoft is rolling out threaded comments to Excel for Office 365 subscribers, but the old notes system will also remain.
Taxation of Children’s Unearned Income
The 2017 TCJA simplifies the kiddie tax calculation by allowing a child’s net unearned income to be calculated independently.
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Diversity and Inclusion Programs at IMA
IMA works to improve diversity and inclusion not just among its members and staff, but the profession as a whole.
Access: Highlight the Current Record
Use conditional formatting to highlight the current record on a form so that it stands out and is easier to focus on.
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IMA 100 Years: Creating IMA Memories
A longtime IMA member reflects on what it has meant to both contribute to and benefit from her roles within an organization.
Tech Pros Not Confident in AI Deployment Security
The Digital Transformation Barometer reveals concerns around social engineering, manipulated content, and data poisoning.
Martin Baumann Named New IAASB Chair
The new chair for the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board will begin a three-year term in January 2019.
CFOs Are Making Data and Analytics Top Priorities
The 2018 Finance Trends Survey Report highlights the areas of the finance function that finance executives are focusing on.
Books: Making Peak Moments
Peak moments can help organizations motivate employees, interact with customers, and redefine leadership and brand identity.
Congress IS Debating Latest JOBS Act
The JOBS and Investor Confidence Act would help start-up companies attract investments to grow and create jobs.
House Considers Divisive Bill on Paid Sick Leave
A House bill allowing companies to offer federal options for paid medical leave is gaining momentum and criticism.
Survey: Gen Z Workers
EY surveyed 1,400 Gen Z-ers for their perspectives on the future of work and what’s important in the workplace.
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Welcome, New CMAs: August 2018
The ICMA is proud to announce the list of IMA members who earned their CMA certification in August 2018.
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