September 2020 - Strategic Finance

A Data-Driven Approach To The Pandemic

Data integration, governance, and analytics enable business to implement data lakes, cloud computing, IoT, and NLP.

Open-Book Management Goes Green

An open-book management approach helps a manufacturer boost its sustainability initiatives—and drive strong financial results.

Preparing for Whistleblower Complaints

Finance professionals can use AI and data analytics to investigate whistleblower claims and combat fraud and unethical conduct.

The Real Costs of Manual Accounting

Many companies are stuck in inertia and overdue for the automation of accounting processes to save time and cut costs.

IMA Volunteerism: The Best Way to Learn

By volunteering at IMA, you can learn from people of diverse backgrounds and cultures—without having to physically travel.

Challenge Yourself

Do a self-assessment to identify gaps in your personal and professional skill sets and look for opportunities to volunteer.

IMA Life: Service Minded

This student-turned-CMA had a passion for travel before she discovered her enthusiasm for an accounting career path.

Tools of the Trade: September 2020

A look at the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, Google Pixel 4a, Kobo Forma eBook reader, Galaxy Watch 3.

Making Unbreakable Glass

The latest Gorilla Glass from Corning has a new name, Invictus, and it’s the most unbreakable and scratch-resistant yet.

Excel: Historical Weather Data Arrives in Excel

A new Excel function retrieves historical data related to science, including weather, which will help in business planning.

Workplace D&I Adapts in a Time of Protests

Finance professionals who advocate for change within their organizations can boost diversity and inclusion and reduce bias.

Invested in the Future

To meet the educational needs of members working from home, IMA developed products that members can access remotely.

Becoming a Reformed “Plate Spinner”

Mastering time management and avoiding distractions help finance professionals to become more effective leaders.

Small Business Capital Formation

U.S. law permits small businesses to raise capital directly from the general public via exempt securities offerings.

CFO to CFO: Finance’s Role in Recruitment

The CFOs of Worthington Industries and Spirit Airlines discuss how they approach recruitment, hiring, and retention issues.

Taxes: Qualified Improvement Property

The CARES Act defines qualified improvement property as 15-year property eligible for 100% additional first-year depreciation.

Data Governance in Digital Transformation

To keep your organization efficient and effective during COVID-19, assess your online collaboration strategy and tools.

Campus Influencers Make an Impact on Students

IMA provides Campus Influencer participants with everything they need to reach out to schools and cultivate relationships.

Books: Dealing With a Smart, Rude Boss

Paradoxically, the traits that make dominant visionary CEOs and their companies successful also create various risk factors.

Share Your IMA Story

Consider writing an IMA Life column that will be published in Strategic Finance, both in print and online.

COSO Releases Blockchain Paper

A COSO report found that blockchain can be leveraged to better manage risk and create more robust controls for organizations.

SEC Proposes Expanded Access to Exempt Offerings

The SEC’s proposal to increase offering and investment limits for “exempt offerings” from private markets is controversial.

Welcome, New CMAs: July 2020

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of IMA members who earned their CMA certification in July 2020.