CIMA maps out the road to strategic business intelligence Oct 29, 2008
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has been an enthusiastic proponent of the business partnering role of finance for many years and explored the topic in a new 50-page study, Improving decision making in organisations: Unlocking business intelligence. "BI has become the newest strategic opportunity," said CIMA chief executive Charles Tilley. (Accounting Web, UK)
Charles Mensah joins International Whos Who Society Oct 15, 2008
Charles Mensah, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, has an MBA in Finance from the Manchester Business School-UK, and a Certificate in Driving Government Performance from the Harvard University- USA.. Currently, Director of Finance and Administration at the NLA, Mr. Mensah previously worked with Multimedia Broadcasting Company as Finance Director, Management Accountant with South Akim Manufacturing Limited and also Managing Consultant of Trust Consults. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Alabi appointed Rector of IPS Sep 11, 2008
He pursued the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Society of Company and Commercial Accountant Courses at IPS and completed in 1980. The statement said Prof. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Business Briefs Sep 5, 2008
Formerly a member of Credit Managers Association, American Payroll Association, ASWA, NAWIC, SJHRM and CVHRM, Alegre is currently a board member with the Institute of Management Accountants. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting from Ohlone College in Fremont. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Companies honored for sustainability reports Aug 29, 2008
Indonesian Institute of Management Accountants (IAMI) chairman Ali Darwin said the panel of judges, which was led by Bambang P. S. Brodjonegoro, dean of the Jakarta School of Economics of the University of Indonesia, named state-owned PT Aneka Tambang mining company as the winner of the Best Sustainability Report category. The National Center for Sustainability Reporting (NCSR) also honored the winning companies. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
CSR awards launched to encourage transparency for stakeholders Jun 27, 2008
The National Sustainability Reporting Awards 2008, which is being held by the Indonesian Institute of Management Accountants (IAMI) and the National Center for Sustainability Reporting (NCSR), will honor the companies with the best social responsibility reports, and those that adhere to their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments. IAMI head Ali Darwin, who Thursday launched the competition, said the winners -- who will be selected according to guidelines used by the Amsterdam-based... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Cricket gets official recognition Jun 23, 2008
Toronto Mayor David Miller lends his name to an annual cricket tournament sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Management Accountants. Cricket Canada will line up with 53 individual sports at the federal pay window for 2008-2009 allotments. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Seminars and events May 27, 2008
Institute of Management Accountants monthly seminar, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UBS offices, 3000 A St., Suite 100. Subjects include subprime crisis, business tax incentive and the new world of acquisitions. (Anchorage Daily News)
Shahid Ansari Named Dean of Faculty at Babson College May 24, 2008
He has also received CAM-I's "Bob Bonsack Award for "Distinguished Contribution to the Advancement of Cost Management" and the Institute of Management Accountants' "Jim Bulloch Innovation in Management Accounting Education Award. " Ansari earned his bachelor and MBA degrees from the University of Karachi, Pakistan, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. He lives in Wellesley with his wife, Jan Bell, who is also an accounting professor at Babson. They have two sons: Alex, who graduated from the... (PR Newswire)
Net Gain Business Consultants: America's Privacy Threatened by New AICPA Fingerprint Database May 9, 2008
" Executives at The Institute of Management Accountants, who offer an alternative to the CPA (the CMA) have rejected fingerprinting candidates. "This vendor approached us too, but we concluded it was expensive, unnecessary and risky to our member's privacy. " NASBA officials say data-broker Choicepoint is storing the fingerprints -- the same company hit with the largest fine in Federal Trade Commission history ($15m) for "making false and misleading statements about privacy policies, violating... (PR Newswire)
Edens & Avant's Brausch Named Chair-elect of Worldwide Accounting Organization Apr 11, 2008
COLUMBIA, S.C., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Edens is pleased to announce John M. Brausch, Vice President - Property Operations Controller, has been named Chair-elect of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). With close to 65,000 members, the IMA is the world's leading organization of accounting and finance professionals and the organization through which the Certified Management Accountant (CMA(R)) program is administered. (PR Newswire)
PACT Provides Market Update Apr 11, 2008
He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of the UK since 1986 as well as a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Wong was awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Persons' Award in Hong Kong and was elected Vice-Chairman of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Association in the late 1980's. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Names Terri Zinkiewicz Vice President, Sector Controller for Its Space Technology Sector Mar 27, 2008
Currently, Zinkiewicz is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants' board of directors and chair of its Foundation for Applied Research. Zinkiewicz earned a master in business administration from the University of Illinois, where she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in music education. (Primezone Releases)
Business Briefcase Feb 15, 2008
The Fox River Valley Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants will host a professional development workshop from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 29 at St. Andrews Golf ry Club, 3N441 Route 59 in West Chicago ... The Fox River Valley Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants will host a technical program and dinner Wednesday at Courtyard Banquets, 3S200 Route 59 in Warrenville. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Shortage of scholars troubles Islamic banking Jan 23, 2008
Last month, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, based in London, said the rapid growth of Islamic banking had fueled a need for both Muslim and non-Muslim financial experts. It is seeking to establish a diploma, and perhaps a master's degree in conjunction with a university. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The Winner's Circle: The Top Advisors Dec 18, 2007
Professional designations: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, chartered wealth adviser. 34. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
COLLEGE BRIEFS Nov 13, 2007
Accountant: Mike Kinney, president of the Houston chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants, will present "The Path to Professional Certifications" at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Building B, Room 10 as the certified public accountant candidates and accounting club's November speaker. There will be pizza and other refreshments provided before and after the event. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Business calendar: 9/17 to 9/22 Sep 17, 2007
Institute of Management Accountants -- Pittsburgh Chapter, 6 p.m., Engineers Society of Western PA, 337 Fourth Ave., Downtown. Program: "Accounting Principals, Problems and Issues at Major League Sports Franchises." Speaker: James Plake, executive vice-president and chief financial officer, Pittsburgh Pirates. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Potential in high-level finance outsourcing services Sep 12, 2007
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) director of strategic development Rick Sturge said China and India were currently catering to low-level finance outsourcing activities, which provided Malaysia an opportunity to venture into high-level services. There is a market (for Malaysia) to provide higher-value services, such as investment research analysis, he told a briefing on BPO opportunities in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Area CPA drives stock cars for 'exhilaration' Sep 7, 2007
A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants, she and her family live on Crusher Road in Hopewell Township with their daughter, Kyla. The Machingas were leading a relatively calm life until a few years ago. (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
The real black power list Aug 26, 2007
Or Claire Ighodaro, former president of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and director of the Banking Code Standards Board. Or Tidjane Thiam, managing director of Aviva International, the world's fifth-largest insurance company, which counts Norwich Union and the RAC among its businesses. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Jack 9 Entertainment Inc. Expands Internet Empire with a Week of Acquisitions, New Hires and New Programming Aug 16, 2007
Cunningham is also affiliated with the International Association of Financial Planning and the Institute of Management Accountants. Jack 9 Entertainment Inc. has added two new original programs to its roster. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Getting SOX Right Aug 14, 2007
There still remain a number of key issues that have been highlighted by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy and the Institute of Internal Auditors ... Paul A. Sharman is president and CEO of the Institute of Management Accountants. (Forbes)
How to Become a CMA Jul 9, 2007
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is the organization that grants and upholds the Management Accountant certification program ... The Institute of Management Accountants website (http://www. (Suite101.com)
CIMA elects young president Jun 14, 2007
Gordon Grant has become the youngest person in 50 years to be elected president of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Grant, who is 44 years old and takes over from John Coghlan, was also the youngest ever member of CIMA to be elected to the body's council. (Accounting Web, UK)
Accountants face Farepak fiasco probe Jun 5, 2007
The accountancy regulator revealed that the decision to launch an investigation was taken following consultation with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. No names of specific individuals or organisations were disclosed. (Accounting Web, UK)
Five Republicans run in Clinton Township May 26, 2007
and a master s degree in business administration, a certification in financial management and a certification as a management accountant from Duke University in Durham, N.C. He is a member of the National Engineering Honor Society and the Institute of Management Accountants. He lives on Wedgewood Drive in Annandale. (Randolph Reporter, NJ)
Management and Public Accounting May 18, 2007
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is the leading organization for management accountants. They offer the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation which is comparable to the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation for financial accountants. (Suite101.com)
Business Calendar May 8, 2007
BEDFORD Whit Mitchell of Working InSync International will speak on the topic "Leadership" at the New Hampshire Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants' meeting ... MANCHESTER Dr. Annabel Beerel, the Christos and Mary Papoutsy, distinguished chair in ethics at Southern New Hampshire University, will present "Ethics Boot-Camp 101" sponsored by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics 3rd Annual International Compliance and Ethics Awards Honor Corporate Compliance Leaders Apr 24, 2007
Awards presented to: Professor Paul E. Fiorelli, JD, MBA, Director of the Williams College of Business' Center for Business Ethics l Responsibility, Xavier University; Shin Jae Kim Hong, Partner, TozziniFreire Advogados; The Institute of Internal Auditors; Marti Arvin, JD, Privacy Officer for the University of Louisville; George Washington University; and Institute of Management Accountants Joseph Weber, Chief of Correspondents, BUSINESS WEEK Recipient of First SCCE Journalism Award MINNEAPOLIS,... (PR Newswire)
WNS to open delivery centre in Europe Apr 21, 2007
Patankar was talking to reporters after signing an agreement with the UK-based Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) to offer a Financial and Accounting (F&A) training programme to its associates. CIMA offers an internationally recognised professional qualification in management accountancy with focus on accounting for business. (Economic Times)
CNW Group Daybook for Monday, April 16, 2007 ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL Apr 16, 2007
239 URL: TIME: 18:45 EVENT: KITCHENER RCMP PRESENT CHEQUE TO THE KITCHENER LIONS CLUB ON BEHALF OF THE MOUNTED POLICE FOUNDATION. CITY: KITCHENER LOCATION: Kitchener Lions Club Lions Arena 20 Rittenhouse CONTACT: Media Contacts: Sgt. Ray BASKIN, RCMP Kitchener, (519) 896-3542 ext 233; Joanne McQuiggin, Program Manager - Thrive (Lions Quest), (519) 725-1170 ext 107 URL: TIME: 18:45 EVENT: TORONTO CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (IMA): AN OFFICIAL LAUNCHING CEREMONY... (Canada Newswire)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Apr 15, 2007
HAMPTON Maureen Putney, of TD Banknorth, will address "Your Credit Score" at the New Hampshire Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants' April meeting. The meeting is open to the public and all IMA members. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bausch & Lomb names Efrain Rivera senior VP and CFO Mar 20, 2007
A member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the national honor society in business, at both the Masters and Doctoral levels, Rivera is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM) and a member of the Institute of Management Accountants. Steve McCluski has served Bausch & Lomb with great distinction during his 19-year career here, 12 of those years as CFO, said Zarrella. (10NBC.com, NY)
On sailing the wide accountancy Mar 7, 2007
She earned a certificate from the Institute of Management Accountants by meeting educational and practical experience requirements -- eight years in private industry -- and passing a "grueling" two-day test. A local CMA group was active in a social networking capacity for several years, but it disbanded somewhere around the turn of the century. (Sioux City Journal)
Woman Hurt In DVLA Blast At least one person has been injured in a parcel bomb explosion at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency centre in Swansea. Full Story Feb 7, 2007
The Pimlico area of London was cordoned off briefly this morning, after staff at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants discovered a suspicous package. It was found to be harmless. (Sky News)
Lover: Affair Sparked Strangulation Feb 3, 2007
Renee Farnsworth also served as vice president of communications and as a board member for the Silicon Valley chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants, helping to secure speakers for the group. E-mail Henry K. Lee at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Professor known for passion in classroom Jan 17, 2007
Koehler garnered many awards, including three Certificates of Merit from the Institute of Management Accountants. In 2002, the Department of Accounting honored him as the Accounting Alumnus of the Year. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Local Events Jan 15, 2007
Institute of Management Accountants lunch meeting Noon, McCormick Barstow, 5 River Park Place East, Fresno. Topic will be the annual tax update. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Area meetings and events Jan 11, 2007
Institute of Management Accountants, N.C. Triangle Chapter. For more information, call Kathy Santos-Rezendes at 541-6162 or visit www. (Herald Sun)
