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Economic Confidence Among Finance Professionals Hits Highest Level Since First Half of 2023

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

NEW YORK and MONTVALE, N.J., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accountants and finance professionals are more confident in the global economy than they have been since Q2 2023. The latest ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) saw a moderate increase in confidence to put the index just above its historical average. Add in small increases to the New Orders and Employment indices – both of which are slightly above their averages – and a positive picture emerges of a gradually improving economic outlook. That said, there was a small decline in the Capital Expenditure Index, which remains below average.

Key Points: 
  • That said, there was a small decline in the Capital Expenditure Index, which remains below average.
  • Finance professionals are more confident in the global economy than they have been since Q2 2023.
  • The moderate rise in confidence in Western Europe also suggests that growth may be gradually improving from the weakness of recent quarters.
  • Moreover, the elevated level of concerns about costs suggests that the major central banks should proceed very cautiously with any monetary easing."

NatureWorks and IMA Announce Turn-Key Compostable Coffee Pod Solution Compatible for North America

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.

Key Points: 
  • NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.
  • The partnership between NatureWorks and IMA Coffee began in April 2021 with accelerated testing announced in February of 2022.
  • IMA Coffee and NatureWorks presented on this new coffee pods solution at the AMI Single-Serve Capsules conference held from March 19-20 in Boston, MA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404501499/en/
    Every IMA Coffee pod filling and sealing machine can handle compostable coffee pods made from Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer.

IMA Publishes Report on the Global Impact of AI on Accounting and Finance Professionals

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Friday, February 16, 2024

The report outlines how to embrace a future with artificial intelligence (AI) along with the challenges organizations can face and prerequisites needed for a successful AI integration.

Key Points: 
  • The report outlines how to embrace a future with artificial intelligence (AI) along with the challenges organizations can face and prerequisites needed for a successful AI integration.
  • As AI continues to reshape the accounting and finance profession, IMA engaged global experts and leaders in the profession to study the applications of AI and what barriers could exist to implement processes into accountants' daily work.
  • Insights from these discussions are valuable for informing organizational strategies as leaders prepare to embark on their AI journey.
  • "The use of AI will drive the future of the profession's growth, unlock untapped potential, and increase the value of professionals and organizations."

IMA Publishes Report on the Global Impact of AI on Accounting and Finance Professionals

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 16, 2024

The report outlines how to embrace a future with artificial intelligence (AI) along with the challenges organizations can face and prerequisites needed for a successful AI integration.

Key Points: 
  • The report outlines how to embrace a future with artificial intelligence (AI) along with the challenges organizations can face and prerequisites needed for a successful AI integration.
  • As AI continues to reshape the accounting and finance profession, IMA engaged global experts and leaders in the profession to study the applications of AI and what barriers could exist to implement processes into accountants' daily work.
  • Insights from these discussions are valuable for informing organizational strategies as leaders prepare to embark on their AI journey.
  • "The use of AI will drive the future of the profession's growth, unlock untapped potential, and increase the value of professionals and organizations."

IMA Signs MoU with Al Akhawayn University to Enhance Management Accounting Education

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Under this agreement, Al Akhawayn University will offer professional programs to its students which complement their academic studies including IMA's CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification.

Key Points: 
  • Under this agreement, Al Akhawayn University will offer professional programs to its students which complement their academic studies including IMA's CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification.
  • The MoU symbolizes a mutual commitment to educational excellence and professional development, and was signed by Amine Bensaid, president of Al Akhawayn University, and Mike DePrisco, IMA's president and CEO.
  • As part of this collaboration, IMA will offer CMA scholarships to 10 outstanding students at Al Akhawayn University.
  • "Our collaboration with Al Akhawayn University resonates with our core mission at IMA.

IMA Signs MoU with Al Akhawayn University to Enhance Management Accounting Education

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Under this agreement, Al Akhawayn University will offer professional programs to its students which complement their academic studies including IMA's CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification.

Key Points: 
  • Under this agreement, Al Akhawayn University will offer professional programs to its students which complement their academic studies including IMA's CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification.
  • The MoU symbolizes a mutual commitment to educational excellence and professional development, and was signed by Amine Bensaid, president of Al Akhawayn University, and Mike DePrisco, IMA's president and CEO.
  • As part of this collaboration, IMA will offer CMA scholarships to 10 outstanding students at Al Akhawayn University.
  • "Our collaboration with Al Akhawayn University resonates with our core mission at IMA.

Sharp Increase in Economic Confidence across North America; Global Outlook Falls Again

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

NEW YORK and MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ACCA and IMA®  (Institute of Management Accountants) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) shows confidence rebounded sharply in North America in Q4 in 2023, after a large fall in Q3. Confidence declined among accountants globally for the third consecutive quarter, consistent with a further moderation in global growth. The survey doesn't suggest that a major downturn is on the cards though.

Key Points: 
  • Confidence declined among accountants globally for the third consecutive quarter, consistent with a further moderation in global growth.
  • The survey recorded divergent changes in confidence at regional levels with improvements in South Asia and the Middle East, in addition to North America.
  • Global accountancy professionals ranked economic risks, talent retention, and regulatory change as their top three risks, according to the risks section of the survey.
  • Regulatory change, cybersecurity, and economic risks were listed as the top three risks reported in the survey twelve months ago.

Merited Grows Its Family of Schools with Acquisition of Instituto Mexicano Americano de Veracruz (IMA)

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merited, an alliance of K-12 schools in Mexico backed by Discovery Americas, is excited to announce the integration of Instituto Mexicano Americano de Veracruz (IMA) into its network.

Key Points: 
  • MEXICO CITY, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merited, an alliance of K-12 schools in Mexico backed by Discovery Americas, is excited to announce the integration of Instituto Mexicano Americano de Veracruz (IMA) into its network.
  • With a history spanning 30 years, IMA brings over 900 students to the Merited platform, increasing the total student count to more than 3,980.
  • Merited is committed to preserving IMA’s many strengths, maintaining its unique identity, and sustaining its growth while ensuring a high-quality education for students in Veracruz.
  • Currently operating four schools, including Anne Sullivan, Baden Powell, Reina Isabel, and now Instituto Mexicano Americano, Merited plans to expand further, establishing a national presence with a compelling offering for schools, parents, students, and teachers.

IMA Launches Certification Focused on Foundational Financial and Managerial Accounting Knowledge

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the launch of a new foundational certification in the accounting and finance profession. The FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate) instills the fundamental knowledge and competencies in accounting and finance, allowing professionals early in their careers to showcase their expertise to employers and build a foundation to expand their skills.

Key Points: 
  • MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA ® (Institute of Management Accountants), the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the launch of a new foundational certification in the accounting and finance profession.
  • The FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate) instills the fundamental knowledge and competencies in accounting and finance, allowing professionals early in their careers to showcase their expertise to employers and build a foundation to expand their skills.
  • "As knowledge of accounting fundamentals becomes more critical for businesses and coupled with the shortage of professionals pursuing accounting and finance careers, the FMAA minimizes traditional barriers to entry and opens opportunities to others from across other professions and industries."
  • Those who acquire the FMAA will build knowledge in five content domains: general accounting and financial management, financial statement preparation and analysis, planning and budgeting, cost management and performance metrics, and professional ethics.

IMA Launches Certification Focused on Foundational Financial and Managerial Accounting Knowledge

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the launch of a new foundational certification in the accounting and finance profession. The FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate) instills the fundamental knowledge and competencies in accounting and finance, allowing professionals early in their careers to showcase their expertise to employers and build a foundation to expand their skills.

Key Points: 
  • MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA ® (Institute of Management Accountants), the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the launch of a new foundational certification in the accounting and finance profession.
  • The FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate) instills the fundamental knowledge and competencies in accounting and finance, allowing professionals early in their careers to showcase their expertise to employers and build a foundation to expand their skills.
  • "As knowledge of accounting fundamentals becomes more critical for businesses and coupled with the shortage of professionals pursuing accounting and finance careers, the FMAA minimizes traditional barriers to entry and opens opportunities to others from across other professions and industries."
  • Those who acquire the FMAA will build knowledge in five content domains: general accounting and financial management, financial statement preparation and analysis, planning and budgeting, cost management and performance metrics, and professional ethics.