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Ethics Issues for Accountants Get Spotlight at IMA Conference

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Ethics Issues for Accountants Get Spotlight at IMA Conference


Early bird registration for 94
 th Annual Event available until March 29

MONTVALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Professionals attending IMA®‘s 94th Annual Conference & Exposition, taking place June 22-26 in New Orleans, will have the opportunity to hear and learn from world-renowned speakers who have successfully traversed the front lines of ethical challenges. With the increased scrutiny facing the finance profession today, the time has never been better for a close look at the ethical challenges facing the profession.

Conference attendees can earn more than 28 NASBA-approved continuing professional education (CPE) credits by attending learning sessions led by speakers representing various organizations, industries, academic institutions and government agencies. Early bird rates are available until March 29.

Click here to see the full schedule of speakers and learning sessions, which includes:

  • “Ethical Leadership for the 21 st Century” – Guided by Cynthia Cooper;CEO, The CooperGroup
  • “Why Do Ordinary People Commit Extraordinary Financial Crimes?” – Led by Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope; founder, Learning Loop Solutions
  • “The Psychology of a Fraudster” – Conducted by Allen Yessman; professor, Nova Southeastern University
  • “AIG and General RE: Supporting a Customer or Committing Fraud” – Presented by Susan Hass; professor, Simmons College
  • “Prevent Unethical Behavior Before It Ruins Your Company!” – Directed by Mark Freudenberg; accounting manager, Partners 1st FCU

To learn more about networking and educational opportunities that are core to every IMA Conference, watch this video, highlighting last year’s event in Las Vegas.

For more information and to register, visit:http://www.imaconference.org/.

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Cyber-Terror Fears and Fuel Increases Are Top Concerns for US Companies, Says New Report from ACCA/I

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Cyber-Terror Fears and Fuel Increases Are Top Concerns for US Companies, Says New Report from ACCA/IMA

NEW YORK & MONTVALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The world’s business and finance leaders have identified rising fuel costs, cyber-security and the emergence of digital currency as key factors driving change across the globe, according to a new survey conducted by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants).

The survey, Drivers of Changein the US, shows that an increased reliance on the internet for business and finance activity is fuelling fears of exposure to cyber-attacks on US companies, with 75% of senior executives and finance professionals identifying cyber security as a driver for change in the future. ACCA recently held a symposium in New York City devoted solely towards this threat.

Rising fuel and energy costs were also a concern for US businesses in the short term, with 78% of senior executives and 80% of accountants identifying it as the most important factor for their future plans in the report.

Senior business executives saw the need for a wider role for accountants in their businesses as a vital development over the medium term from 2016-2022, with 74% citing this as a major factor for change in their businesses.

Faye Chua, ACCA head of future research, said, “Owing to the sheer breadth of economic, commercial and regulatory challenges and changes on the horizon, the CFO and the accountancy function will play an increasingly central role in business. This is a necessary development identified by both senior executives and the finance profession, which shows the two roles share the same sentiment when it comes to developing the business in future. This survey provides a useful glimpse of how future US businesses will operate on what their priorities are.”

Raef Lawson, Ph.D, CMA®, CPA, IMA vice president of research said, “Like businesses the world over, US companies and accountants are identifying similar challenges and opportunities that they expect to emerge in the future. While it might be predictable for finance and senior executives to both identify cyber security as an issue with ever more reliance on computer technology, longer term concerns and factors are shared by both accountants and the businesses they support in the US.”

The report also shows the growing prominence of non-financial information reporting and integrated reporting in businesses with 80% of senior executives who took part in the survey …read more
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Filling Gaps in the Accounting Talent Pool: Interview with Dave Burritt, Part 2

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By Jeff Thomson, Contributor I recently spoke with Dave Burritt, CMA, CPA, who is the former CFO and vice president of global finance and strategic services for a Fortune 100 Company. Dave was also IMA’s representative on the prestigious Pathways Education Commission, which was chartered two years ago by the Department of the Treasury to address the talent management gap. The Commission dealt with talent from a supply chain perspective, looking at education – student development, curriculum and faculty development – and it recently released its final report. Dave was in many ways the voice of the employer. In the second half of this two-part series, we spoke with Dave about addressing talent gaps at the college level, as well as ways young professionals can prepare for a full, satisfying career in finance or accounting. You can also watch the full video interview below, or click here to read the first part of our interview: “Recipe for a Trusted Advisor: An Interview with a Former Fortune 500 CFO.”
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