September 2021 - Strategic Finance

Forecasting The Future

Predictive analytics can reduce uncertainty and improve forecasting, enabling companies to course correct more quickly.

Stand Out in a Virtual World

While working remotely, new hires can use communication technologies to build connections and get noticed at work.

A Baseline for Sustainability Standards

The International Sustainability Standards Board may harmonize the current wide disparity in ESG reporting around the world.

Leverage Procurement to Build Resilience

Effective collaboration between finance, procurement, and supply-chain management can help organizations achieve resilience.

Going for Gold in Your Career

For finance professionals, earning the CMA certification is a tangible way to strive for excellence in their careers.

Unleash Your Maximum Learning Potential

Organizations can improve their L&D techniques by understanding the internal processing that influences employees’ learning.

AI: A Blessing and a Curse

Management accountants can help ensure that their businesses understand the technology they encounter and the risks involved.

Human Capital Disclosures and DE&I

Organizations can enhance their overall workplace DE&I efforts by implementing a voluntary self-identification program.

Protecting Against Cyberattacks

Companies should prioritize cybersecurity to ensure the confidentiality of the data they collect from their stakeholders.

Excel: Smooth Scrolling for Large Cells

Smooth Scrolling allows you to scroll one line at a time and to leave a cell with a portion of the text scrolled out of view.

Tools of Trade: September 2021

A look at the HP Spectre x360 2-in-1, Apple MacBook Pro 13", WaterField Cargo laptop bag, and Logitech Powered 3-in-1 Dock.

Human Vs. Machine Intelligence

Natural intelligence has three primary sources, and machine intelligence relies on the five kinds of learning systems.

IMA Life: Adding to My Tool Belt

An IMA member recounts how CMA helped him directly and indirectly on his career path and opened doors to the executive suite.

Financial Reporting at a Crossroads

The IASB and the FASB seek feedback for insight on stakeholders’ concerns and expectations regarding financial reporting.

Driving Change through Continuous Learning

IMA equips its members to succeed in an environment of continuous learning, providing comprehensive educational offerings.

Taxes: COVID-19 and Potential Tax Fraud

Tax preparers must exercise due diligence in the face of varied fraud risks brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Guidance from COSO on Cloud Computing

A new COSO guidance can help organizations effectively integrate cloud computing with their ERM function.

Books: Effective Planning Amid Chaos

Technology can help decision making by enabling finance professionals to look at the interrelationships of events.

Your IMA Story

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

SEC Seeks a More Aggressive PCAOB

SEC seeks to upgrade the PCAOB as the SEC gets ready to issue new reporting standards on risks related to ESG factors.

Welcome, New CMAs: July 2021

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of IMA members who earned their CMA certification in July 2021.