September 2018 - Strategic Finance

How to Master Digital Age Competencies

Completing 40 to 60 hours of study in data science can keep you on track to a successful future in management accounting.

Women in Financial Leadership

Women in leadership positions in accounting and finance share their insights on keys to success and the way forward.

Gaining a Talent Advantage

Attracting and retaining top talent requires you to promote all your organization has to offer and find the ideal candidates.

Public Pension Underfunding

Management accountants have the skills and expertise to help weather and influence the transformations in public pensions.

IMA Volunteerism: Start Volunteering

As IMA celebrates its 100th Anniversary, a longtime member looks back over a career defined in part by volunteering.

Time Is Flying

IMA’s Chair looks back on the first months of her tenure and the many accomplishments of IMA staff, chapters, and volunteers.

Tools of the Trade: September 2018

This month we look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Apple MacBook Pro 2018, Logitech K780 keyboard, and the Sherpa 40 Power Bank.

Developing Data Fluency

As technology changes management accounting, keeping up with the latest developments requires a step-by-step approach.

Carillion Failure Raises Questions about Consulting Services

With Carillion’s liquidation, the issue of accounting firms providing consulting services to clients again takes center stage.

Building a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce

Part of leadership is ensuring that employees feel included and that company policies and practices deter discrimination.

Excel: New Survey Features

A new feature coming to Excel lets you build surveys that users can access by scanning a 2-D barcode with their smartphone.

Collaborate with IMA for a Diverse Pipeline

Universities and colleges can take many steps with IMA to build a competitive, diverse, and inclusive candidate pipeline.

Hacking: A 2018 Growth Industry

The hackers at Def Con and the researchers at Cisco agree: Hacking is growing and becoming more dangerous.

Access: Localized International Information

Building international applications can require more generic designs and advanced settings to display values in local formats.

Sales Tax for E-Commerce Still in Limbo

A recent Supreme Court ruling could have a significant impact on states’ ability to collect sales tax for online purchases.

Accounting Educators: A Call to Action

IMA’s Management Accounting Competency Framework can help educators shape their curricula to prepare students for the future.

IMA Life: 25 Years and Counting

An active IMA member for 25 years, Debra Petrizzo has benefited from and advocated for Student Leadership Conferences.

IMA 100 Years: My Career Partner

For 50 years, Herb Genatowski has partnered with IMA to keep a broader perspective on his career, company, and industry.

Survey: Small Business Cybersecurity

A survey of individuals at small businesses finds that most employees and company leaders underestimate cyber risk.

SEC to Ease Financial Reporting for More Small Companies

More small reporting companies will be eligible to provide scaled-down disclosures under Regulations S-K and S-X.

Books: Fortune on your Side

As part of his Success Library, Brian Tracy introduces Personal Success, a book that offers 21 top ideas for finding success.

IFAC Plans Overhaul of Education Standards

IFAC and IAESB are developing a new, integrated model for accounting education and continuing professional development.

SEC Orders Reporting via Inline XBRL

The SEC has developed a phased transition plan for organizations to submit financial information using Inline XBRL.

Welcome New CMAs: July 2018

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