2021-2022 Lybrand Awards

SF and IMA congratulate this year’s Lybrand Award winners for their contributions to IMA publications.

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Using the Digital Edition

Strategic Finance is excited to announce the debut of our digital edition, which provides an alternative reading experience.
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CMA Question Writers Needed

ICMA seeks subject-matter experts in management accounting to write multiple-choice and essay questions for the CMA exam.
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IMA Life: A Positive Change

An IMA member recounts his journey to earn the CMA exam and climb the ladder while working in finance at a Fortune 500 company.
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Teachable Moments

Gwen van Berne talks about her priorities as IMA Chair and stresses the importance of always learning and adapting to change.
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Fortitudine Vincimus

The new IMA Chair encourages IMA members to be on the lookout for opportunities to showcase their effectiveness and agility.
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Taking Our Own Advice

IMA continues to be resilient in the face of an unpredictable future by focusing on innovation and people-centric culture.
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How the CMA Exam Is Made

Developing the CMA exam is a detailed process involving the assessment principles of validity, reliability, and fairness.
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50 Years of Excellence

In 50 years, the CMA has become a truly global certification that attests to the proficiency of management accountants.
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The CMA Exam Goes Digital

Former vice president of ICMA recounts the story of computerizing the CMA exam and emphasizes the importance of technology.
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The Final Stretch

Steve McNally reflects on his term as IMA Chair and recounts the various milestones IMA reached over the past year.
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Share Your IMA Story

Share your IMA experiences by writing an IMA Life column that will be published in Strategic Finance.
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Your Work Matters

IMA aims to make the accounting profession more inclusive in its representation and more interdisciplinary in its scope.
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Catalyst for Sustainability

Finance professionals can provide valuable insights and strategic knowledge to facilitate building sustainable businesses.
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We Want You!

Serving as an IMA volunteer leader opens up various professional opportunities and helps you to hone your leadership skills.
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Reimagine Success

IMA’s Accounting & Finance Conference (IMA22) in Austin, Texas, will be a hybrid experience, both in-person and virtual.
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CMA Question Writers Needed

ICMA seeks subject-matter experts to write multiple-choice questions and essays for the CMA exam as independent contractors.
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What’s Your Race Plan?

Revisit your career goals and progress and refine your development plan using IMA’s career management tool.
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Share Your CMA Story

Share your memorable moments connected to the CMA certification by writing an IMA Life column for Strategic Finance.
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Camaraderie

All IMA members share common values and benefit from the same training, resources, and thought leadership.
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Chapter Leadership Lessons

Joining an IMA chapter offers a way to participate in activities related to the profession and develop leadership skills.
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IMA’s Year in Review 2021

IMA published its annual review for the 2021 fiscal year detailing key achievements from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
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Relax and Recover

As 2021 draws to a close, IMA members can strive for a degree of balance in their professional and personal life.
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A Winning Combination

An IMA member describes CMA as a critical part of his education that helped him stand out from the crowd.
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The Perfect Catch

Building a strong professional network enables accounting and finance professionals to achieve their career goals.
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Plan, Believe, Act

Earning the CMA gave this professional the confidence to act as a strategic business partner within his organization.
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Always in Demand

The new CMA ad campaign emphasizes that earning the CMA can give an enormous boost to one’s employability.
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Q3 2021 GECS Released

IMA and ACCA released the results of the Global Economic Conditions Survey for the third quarter of 2021.
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A Beacon of Ethical Behavior

The IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice helps professionals to factor ethical considerations into their decisions.
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New MAQ Issue Is Online

The new issue of Management Accounting Quarterly features a survey of management accounting systems at Lean companies.
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Your IMA Story

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

IMA members can take advantage of IMA’s many webinars, podcasts, certifications, and other educational opportunities.
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IMA’s Virtual Successes

IMA hosted two virtual events for its members: Annual Conference & Expo (ACE2021) and Annual Meeting of Members.
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A Time to Reflect

For his last column as IMA Chair, Paul Juras reflects on the value IMA has provided to its members over the past year.
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The Impact of Academics

IMA provides a forum for research and education to its academic members, who in turn prepare students to be future-ready.
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The Race for Relevance

Financial professionals can upskill and capitalize on developing technologies to gain relevance in the Digital Age.
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Share Your IMA Story

Share your IMA experiences by writing an IMA Life column that will be published in Strategic Finance.
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Tend Your Garden

IMA’s ACE2021 presents professional development opportunities to members through numerous informative virtual sessions.
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Going It Together

During the pandemic, IMA has hosted virtual events and continuing professional education courses and published research reports.
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Virtual Engagement, Real Learning

IMA has adapted seamlessly to the new virtual learning environment, as evidenced by the many virtual activities and events since the pandemic hit.
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IMA Life: Empowered by IMA

An MBA student says joining IMA and earning the CMA and CSCA certifications are among the best decisions of his career.
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Chart a Path Forward

If you study hard and think strategically, then you can pass the CSCA and earn a seat at your organization’s strategy table.
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Make a Resolution

January is a time to define who we, as an individual or an organization, want to be and figure out how to achieve our goals.
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The Best in Us All

The pandemic brought out the best in IMA members, volunteer leaders, and dedicated staff, and this will continue in 2021.
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IMA Goes Virtual

IMA isn’t letting COVID-19 put an end to its tradition of providing members with learning and networking opportunities.
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IMA Life: A Mid-Career Boost

Managers in a controller or internal-reporting role who are looking to advance their careers should consider pursuing the CMA.
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Next-Level Leaders

A benefit of the virtual Student Leadership Conference was that those who couldn’t attend in person were able to join us.
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Look Around

Pursuing continuing education and certification brings professional rewards and builds up our self-belief despite turmoil.
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IMA Life: Filling the Gap

Earning the CMA motivated this professional in China to start her own firm utilizing competencies that the CMA exam covers.
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Lean on IMA

Continuing education keeps us engaged and positive about the future even as the pandemic has altered the way we live and work.
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Remembering John C. Arme

The late John C. Arme was a long-time active member of IMA and former president of the National Association of Accountants.
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New CMA Ad Campaign

IMA launched a global advertising campaign in September featuring TV commercials, digital ads, social media, and CMA stories.
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IMA Life: Delivering Impact

Earning the CMA helped this Filipino professional get promoted to head of finance and impact strategy and business intelligence.
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Challenge Yourself

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

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

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

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

We must anticipate and react to change as the demands of our profession and the organizations that employ us are redefined.
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2019-2020 IMA Award Winners

While we can’t give this year’s award winners the standing ovation they deserve, IMA’s heartiest congratulations go out to all.
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Evaluating Success

We must help students be relevant by focusing on digital transformation, data analytics, and strategic decision making.
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Stronger Together

We must eliminate all forms of systemic bias and social injustice, and IMA is redoubling its focus on diversity and inclusion.
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IMA LIfe: Going for Gold

In Singapore, an FP&A team member finds that studying for the CMA enhances her budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
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A Lifelong Community

IMA is more than just the CMA and CSCA certifications—it’s an accounting family and a community of finance professionals.
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IMA’s ACE2020 Canceled

IMA has made the difficult decision to cancel the Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) scheduled for June 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.
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We Are Resilient

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, resiliency is essential to withstand the storm, remain grounded, and emerge stronger.
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Advice for a Crisis

IMA’s Small Business Committee created a whitepaper to help members at small businesses to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Uncertain Times

The coronavirus crisis offers an opportunity to demonstrate our leadership and skills to examine the risks to the business.
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Inside Outreach

IMA informs hiring managers about the value of employees with the CMA, encouraging them to hire CMA-certified professionals.
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Reshaping IMA’s Conference

We’ve begun to reshape the annual IMA conference to better meet our busy members’ need for relevant professional education.
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IMA Life: My True Calling

Some students avoid public accountancy once they realize that a management accountant path is their true calling.
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Notice of Ethics Violation

The IMA Committee on Ethics has revoked two CMA certifications for violating the Statement of Ethical Professional Practice.
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Invest in Yourself

It’s difficult to stick to New Year’s resolutions, but if you haven’t done so already, commit to completing the CMA program.
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New MAQ Issue Is Now Online

The digital competencies finance professionals need is a topic featured in the new issue of Management Accounting Quarterly.
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IMA Volunteerism: Jump In

Volunteering teaches professionals many things, and saying “yes” to giving back opens doors to life-changing experiences.
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Igniting the Spark

The board meeting in Amsterdam highlighted how IMA has sparked enthusiasm for the management accounting practice in Europe.
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Mastering Technology

IMA’s new initiative provides technology and analytics content, including research reports, education courses, and podcasts.
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A Life of Service

Jimmie Smith, a 45-year IMA member who passed away on November 3, 2019, at the age of 71, leaves behind an amazing legacy.
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Stick with It

Every big accomplishment in life is a journey—earning the CMA or CSCA requires many small steps to reach the finish line.
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Stand Out

IMA’s global, integrated advertising campaign promoting the CMA emphasizes the ways that standing out can lead to success.
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Quarterly Global Survey

IMA and ACCA members from around the world share their insider views on the macro-economic environment and policy changes.
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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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A Commitment to Research

IMA is committed to continuing education for our membership and supporting management accounting academics and research.
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Taking Stock

Take stock of your development goals and assess where you are with your personal and professional development.
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Share Your IMA Story

Share your IMA experiences in Strategic Finance and be included as part of IMA’s ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration.
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IMA and BAP: Two Turn 100

IMA and Beta Alpha Psi are both celebrating 100 years and continue to help students achieve academic excellence.
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IMA Life: My CMA Journey

In an increasingly competitive global landscape, the CMA helps professionals to distinguish themselves from their peers.
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IMA’s Global Footprint

Over the past 100 years, IMA has become a global organization with global priorities, poised to realize global opportunities.
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IMA Life: Adding Impact

Earning the CMA certification improves confidence, provides invaluable networking opportunities, and opens doors.
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Your IMA Story

Share your IMA experiences in Strategic Finance and be included as part of IMA’s ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration.
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Reflections of Gratitude

IMA Chair Ginger White looks back on her year of leadership and the people who helped create the defining memories.
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IMA Life: Thank You, IMA!

Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Kathy Williams looks back her long career with IMA and offers thanks and fond memories.
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Call for Book Reviewers

IMA is seeking accounting and finance professionals to review business books for Strategic Finance magazine.
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Our Vital Leadership Role

IMA President and CEO Jeff Thomson takes a moment to share how IMA celebrates International Management Accounting Day.
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Improve the World

IMA Chair Ginger White reflects on how service and a shared mission create a sense of community and lead to success.
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My 50 Years and Counting

One IMA member looks back on his 50 years of membership, including serving on chapters boards and writing for Strategic Finance.
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IMA Life: Keep Trying

Despite many setbacks and obstacles, this CMA persevered in his career and his certification journey to achieve his goals.
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Milestones and Journeys

One journey ends and another begins as Strategic Finance’s top editor steps down and a new editor-in-chief takes over.
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Smile Because It Happened

IMA’s Young Professional Leadership Experience is a great experience for the participants, and they, in turn, can inspire us back.
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Keeping the CMA Relevant

ICMA continues to refine the CMA exam to test the most relevant skills for accounting and financial management.
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We Are All Innovators

IMA continues to uphold its commitment to the core value of innovation and continuous improvement within the profession.
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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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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.
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Leadership IMA Style

The IMA Student Leadership Experience gave six students an insider’s access to meetings of IMA’s Global Board of Directors.
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The CMA Route

A CMA began his IMA journey while he was still in college, founding an IMA chapter and receiving a CMA Scholarship.
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How to Become a CMA

In addition to passing the two-part exam, there are requirements for education as well as professional work experience.
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IMA: 100 Years and Counting

IMA recognizes its 100-Year Anniversary with a new website, celebratory events at the Annual Conference & Expo, and more.
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Transitions

As technology changes the roles and responsibilities of management accountants, IMA is here to help manage the transition.
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Value in Volunteerism

From students and young professionals to longtime IMA members, our volunteers are a vital part of our organization.
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Your IMA Story

Share your IMA experiences to appear in Strategic Finance magazine and be included as part of IMA’s 100th Anniversary celebration.
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A Glance Back

Alex Eng, the IMA Global Board of Directors Chair, takes a look back at the milestones of IMA’s success over the past year.
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IMA Extends Reach in Asia

Jeff Thomson and Jim Piechowski led IMA volunteers and board members on a six-day trip with stops in Japan and South Korea.
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The Art of Ethics

IMA is committed to the highest ethical practices. Members have several resources to draw on to master the art of ethics.
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R. Lee Brummet, CPA

IMA remembers R. Lee Brummet, 1979-80 NAA President, who was always on the frontier of management accounting development.
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Celebrating 100 Years

IMA’s year-long 100th Anniversary celebration will begin this June at the Annual Conference & Expo in Indianapolis.
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Campus Influencers Superstars

IMA’s Campus Influencers program had a successful 2017 with volunteers visiting colleges and universities throughout the U.S.
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Your IMA Story

Share your favorite IMA memory, and it could appear in Strategic Finance as a part of IMA’s 100th Anniversary celebration.
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Emil Scharff, CPA

We remember a former IMA Chair who advocated for young professionals and encouraged IMA to stay focused on the future of the profession.
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CMA: The Value Creator

The future of management accounting and finance requires professionals to embrace change and expand their skill sets.
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Write CSCA Exam Questions

ICMA® is seeking subject matter experts to write questions for the CSCA® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis) exam.
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IMA Life: The Right Company

After a long period pursuing the company of her dreams, one CMA realized it was better to pursue her career dreams instead.
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Flying Forward

IMA is committed to staying ahead of the curve in all things—social responsibility, technology, ethics, and continuing education.
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The Future-Proof Accountant

To succeed in the age of AI, management accountants need skills in data science, business intelligence, and more. IMA can help.
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Notice of ETHICS VIOLATION

An official announcement regarding IMA members who have had their membership suspended or terminated for ethics violations.
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IMA Teams up with NABA

IMA and NABA team up to support the advancement and encouragement of diversity and inclusion in management accounting.
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Alex C. Eng: Thinking Big

Alex C. Eng has big plans for IMA, including growing the CMA and working with students and young professionals.
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Starting from Scratch

The recipe for a strong IMA student chapter is a snap with engaged students and support from the area professionals and IMA.
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Students on Board

The IMA Student Leadership Experience is designed to expose top college students to governance and leadership skills.
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Becoming Better Students

University students benefit from participating in an IMA student chapter and the IMA Student Leadership Conference.
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Connecting the Dots

Jonathon Angell looks back at how his CMA connects the dots of his successful career in Silicon Valley.
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KEEPING OUR COMMITMENTS

Creating more member value continues to be the driving force of IMA’s strategic goals for the next four years.
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YOUR BEST RESOURCE

As he begins his tenure as IMA Chair, Alex Eng discusses the many resources IMA provides its members.
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AS TIME GOES BY

With his term as IMA Chair drawing to a close, Marc Palker reflects on IMA’s accomplishments in the past year.
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Help IMA Celebrate

Share your IMA stories and photos on Linkup IMA, and you could be a part of IMA’s 100-year anniversary celebrations!
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RAISING OUR GAME

IMA has mapped a strategic plan for fiscal years 2017-2021 to keep it out in front of market changes.
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CMA Video Contest Winners

The Grand Prize was awarded to “I Will Earn It. (The Road to Becoming a CMA),” a video by a Philippines-based team.
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OFF TO CHINA

The growth of the CMA in China highlights the benefits of an exam that’s portable to any corner of the world.
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Ethics Honors

For the sixth consecutive year, IMA’s Jeff Thomson and Curtis Verschoor were named Top Thought Leaders in Trust.
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IMA Life: The Path Taken

By pursing the CMA early in his career, Derek Fuzzell positioned himself as a valuable business partner for his organization.
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You Matter

IMA President and CEO Jeffrey Thomson offers a reminder for the new year: At IMA, members always come first.
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What Can You Do for Me?

CMAs asked that question know that they are equipped with valuable accounting and finance skills that today’s employers need.
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CMA Video Contest!

A new contest challenges members to share a part of their CMA story through video. Enter before January 31, 2017!
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Welcome October CMAs!

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of members who earned their CMA certification in October 2016.
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NEW HORIZONS

IMA is committed to expanding the awareness of the CMA program and management accounting throughout the entire world.
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Welcome New CMAs!

The ICMA is proud to announce the list of members who earned their CMA certification in September 2016.
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CMA IN THE USA

IMA has launched its first-ever comprehensive advertising campaign in the United States.
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IMA Life: Raising the Bar

This CMA used the certification to enhance her personal brand and develop a solid foundation for a management accounting career.
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Help Keep CMA First

IMA is taking bold steps to grow the CMA program substantially and you can help spread the word today.
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Back to School

IMA offers a number of excellent opportunities for student members to get involved and begin preparing for their careers.
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I’m a Member, Too

As a long-time IMA member, Marc Palker knows how important it is that IMA delivers value.
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IMA Opens Singapore Office

The new regional office will serve members in the growing region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
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Fast Track to the CMA

Passing the CMA exam as a student provides a boost of confidence and looks great on a résumé.
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Generous Contributions to IMA

IMA thanks the contributors to its annual giving campaigns. Your contributions strengthen and advance the accounting profession.
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Proud of My CMA

Ben Mulling has talked to CMAs around the world to hear their certification journey. What’s yours?
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Why I Went for It

From a degree in poli-sci to a job in finance, Kimberly Foreman took a different path to the CMA.
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My Road to the CMA

Earning the CMA can be a challenge, but the result is a career investment that continues paying dividends.
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Share Your IMA Life

Do you have a story about your experiences in IMA? Consider writing an IMA Life column in Strategic Finance.
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Dealing with Change

Change is a major part of being a CFO. IMA provides tools and opportunities to sharpen your change management skills.
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Preparing for the Future

IMA programs helped accounting student Khalid Alenaizan prepare for and pass the CMA exam before graduation.
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Ethics Honors

Trust Across America-Trust Around the World honors two IMA leaders for Lifetime Achievement.
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SHARE YOUR IMA LIFE

Do you have a story about your experiences in IMA? Consider writing an IMA Life column in Strategic Finance.
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IMA LIFE: NEVER GIVE UP

I discovered the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) credential in 2005 when I was attending the University of Science and Technology ...
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CMA EXAM QUESTION WRITERS NEEDED

ICMA® (Institute of Certified Management Accountants) is seeking subject matter experts to write questions for the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) exam.