Cyber Risk: Time to Elevate the Agenda
CFOs must spearhead cyber risk management to combat potential security breaches and fraud in an era of rising cybercrime.
The Financial Value of Brand
The CFO, CMO, and their teams must work together to evaluate the worth of the company’s brand in financial terms.
These Are The Bots You’re Looking For
RPA has potential benefits for the finance department, including less tedium and wasted time, as well as fewer errors.
The China Electric Vehicle Industry
What is the EV industry to do as the Chinese government’s subsidies expire? Management accountants have the answers.
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Ethics Is the Cornerstone
Management accountants must be guided by a strong ethical compass to be worthy of the responsibility entrusted to us.
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IMA Life: A Late Bloomer Blooms
An accountant found her peers with the CMA enjoyed better employment prospects than those with just college degrees.
The Lazarus Gadget
The demise of the smartwatch has been predicted since the sales of Apple’s version of the device began to slip.
Excel: Lookup Formulas Get a Makeover with XLOOKUP
Office 365 subscribers rejoice: You’ll soon see the new functions XLOOKUP and XMATCH in Excel.
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Listen in to IMA’s Podcast Series
"Count Me In", IMA’s free podcast series, covers the latest perspectives on accounting and finance from industry experts.
Taxes: Excess SALT Itemized Deductions
The IRS provided guidance to determine refunded amounts to include in income given limitations on SALT itemized deductions.
Shadow IT and Governance
Unauthorized applications that exist on a company’s IT network, known as “Shadow IT,” can present governance problems.
Collecting Receivables
By not collecting accounts receivable, companies are effectively working for free and will experience cash-flow issues.
Access: Data Structure
The best data structure is flexible and reflects how the objects on which the data is based exist in real life.
Social Media as a Means to Diversity
Social media communication demonstrates that we’re all connected and have more in common with each other than we might think.
Tools of the Trade: October 2019
A look at the iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, Garmin Venu GPS Watch.
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The Ethics of Corporate Social Responsibility
The Business Roundtable statement advocating for CSR appears to be a good first step toward reinforcing ethical conduct.
Communicating in the Digital Age
To better communicate in the Digital Age, it’s important for leaders to follow develop a new set of communication skills.
Volunteering for an Interesting Life
Volunteering seems like another line on your to-do list, but it opens up positive options for a successful career and life.
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IMA 100 Years: Passing the Torch
With both a chapter and a regional structure, IMA can facilitate sharing among colleagues and support of new members.
House Subcommittee Pushes Expanded Financial Reporting
House Democrats want the SEC to establish rules and metrics for corporate reporting on ESG categories.
Books: How Diversity Fuels Innovation
Driven by Difference argues for the value of considering a multiplicity of viewpoints and backgrounds to spur innovation.
Mature Analytics Improve Profit Margins
Organizations find it difficult to adequately invest to prepare for risks and protect the continuity of their operations.
Auditor Relief Proposal Gets Mixed Reaction
The SEC proposed relief for some small public companies that need to get an auditor attestation of their management controls.
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Welcome New CMAs: August 2019
The ICMA is proud to announce the list of IMA members who earned their CMA certification in October 2019.
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