IMA sees growth in 2020 despite coronavirus upheaval

IMA sees growth in 2020 despite coronavirus upheaval
The Latest     •     December 24, 2020, 7:06 pm
The Institute of Management Accountants reported record growth in 2020 despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the accounting profession.
The intersection of COVID-19 and mental health
The Latest     •     December 24, 2020, 4:53 pm
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked concern for the emotional wellbeing of entire populations.
Use company acquisitions to access economic incentives
The Latest     •     December 24, 2020, 4:07 pm
In the current economic environment, it could be advantageous for you or your clients to consider a strategic acquisition.
FASB: Don’t make big changes to the lease standard
The Latest     •     December 24, 2020, 3:11 pm
While organizations would like to see improvement, the consensus is that big updates could make future implementations more confusing.
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