Senior leaders say big data, misaligned incentives and bureaucracy lead to bad decision making
Information overload, excessive bureaucracy, lack of trust and incentives that aren’t aligned with goals were all cited as contributors to poor decision making in businesses globally.
CGMA Survey: Finance Plays Critical Role in Mitigating Cyber Security Risks
Over 72% of Respondents Say their Finance Teams Have Become More Involved in Cyber Risk Mitigation Oversight.
Survey: 60% of Boards Want Increased Risk Management Oversight by Senior Management Teams
"Today’s companies face a wide array of increasing and complex risks. In this environment, businesses are putting themselves in danger by neglecting or avoiding formal risk management processes, according to a new CGMA® report.
The Data-Enabled CEO - 5 Steps to Turn Data Insights into Competitive Business Advantages
Today’s CEOs face a host of complex business challenges, including how to harness disparate streams of data to generate pragmatic insights and deliver increased profitability.
CGMA and Bloomberg Radio Present Panel on the Growing Skills Gap in the Finance Profession
The discussion featuring Finance Leaders addresses ways to close the gap within the Accounting and Finance talent pool.
AICPA and CIMA Launch New Professional Learning and Development Website to Enable CGMAs to Meet Employers’ Needs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) have today launched a new professional learning and development website for Chartered Global Management Accountants® that will equip them with the competencies required to maintain and improve their employability.
CGMA Research: ‘Open Workforce’ Challenging Corporate Control of Cost, Performance
New report from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and American Institute of CPAs reveals need for new measures and structures as companies reinvent their workforces for agility.
CIMA and AICPA Release New Global Management Accounting Principles to Drive Better Organisational Decision-Making
CIMA and the AICPA today released new Global Management Accounting Principles to improve decision-making as organisations struggle with data overload.
Business Leaders Urged to Rethink Approach to Value Chain
Not properly mitigating risk when expanding to emerging markets, lacking an accurate understanding of the impact of natural capital and failing to create the proper ethical culture can all prove to be weak links in a company’s value chain.
Ivo D. Tafkov Receives CGMA-Sponsored Early Career Researcher Award
Georgia State Professor Honoured at American Accounting Association Annual Conference.
Role of Finance Teams Expanding as Business Complexity Increases: CGMA Survey
Survey of 1,200 CEOs, CFOs and Other Management Accountants Shows Increased Responsibility, Expanded Skillset.
New Research Identifies 45 Competency Areas Businesses Value in Finance Professionals
The framework is comprised of four knowledge areas — technical, business, people and leadership — with competencies defined at four levels: foundational, intermediate, advanced and expert.
AICPA, CIMA Seek Comment on Framework to Improve Business Forecasting, Decision Making
Two of the world’s leading accountancy organisations begin international consultation on draft management accounting principles to help CFOs, CEOs, boards drive better performance.
61% of U.S. Finance Leaders Say Fed Chief’s Comments Affect Business Planning
Survey shows some CGMA designation holders already rethinking investment, borrowing and hiring strategies amid coming change in Fed leadership.
CGMA Survey: One Third of Global Finance Pros See Revenue Hits Because of Poor Data Analysis
Rise of big data creates opportunity for management accountants, new report from AICPA, CIMA finds.
Majority of U.S. CFOs, finance leaders see negative impact from rising interest rates
Survey of Chartered Global Management Accountants finds companies implementing hedging strategies, accelerating investments, forecasting lower demand in anticipation of higher rates.
CFOs, Finance Teams Putting Reputation Ahead of Profit
Amid rising scrutiny of corporate actions, organisations more prepared to lose profit in short term to protect long-term reputations.
IFAC Announcement: CGMA Designation Awarded Imperial Sponsorship for World Congress of Accountants 2014
The International Federation of Accountants today announced that the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation—a joint venture of the American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants—has been awarded the top sponsorship for the 2014 World Congress of Accountants.
CGMA research: CFOs must take hands on approach to innovation
New report from AICPA and CIMA reveals how finance professionals at Coca-Cola, Royal Dutch Shell and other global innovation leaders help to drive new advancements.
Global business too easily spooked by short-term economic uncertainty
Finance chiefs say organisations must be more resilient and less susceptible to macro-economic volatility.
