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What is Managerial Accounting and How Does it Differ from Financial Accounting?

Snyder

When starting a business, all the paperwork and accounting may seem daunting. No matter how large or small your business is, managerial accounting will help you gain profit. This type of accounting aims mainly at forecasting and long-term business decisions and is used to ensure your company’s financial health.

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IMA certification aims to address accounting talent shortage

Accounting Today

The Institute of Management Accountants is rolling out a new Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate certification that requires no prerequisites like a college degree.

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Why today's world needs managerial accounting

Accounting Today

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IMA Unveils New FMAA Certification

CPA Practice

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) launched a new certification on Nov. 29 focused on foundational financial and managerial accounting knowledge. The FMAA has no prerequisites to pursue the certification, the IMA said. “The

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Effectively Leveraging Accounting for Financial Planning Strategy

CPA Practice

Most small businesses lack the capacity for a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, but that doesn’t mean they can’t build analytical and strategic value from their accounting resources. Often, an accountant or controller dedicates a portion of their time to budgeting and modeling – at best.

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What professional accounting certifications might an accountant earn?

Wendy Tietz

In the United Stated, accountants have a variety of certifications from which to choose to enhance their skill sets and further their career prospects.

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Free webinar: “Low Man on the Totem Pole – How I Became a White-Collar Criminal”

Wendy Tietz

The Akron chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is sponsoring a webinar on white-collar crime – “Low Man on the Totem Pole – How I Became a White-Collar Criminal.” The webinar is on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, from 6:30 – 8 pm Eastern. Registration is at this link.