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  • June 2019 Newsletter




    IMA Grand Rapids Chapter

    June 2019 Newsletter

    The IMA Newsletter is back! Be on the lookout in your inbox for quarterly newsletters. We will cover topics related to the IMA National chapter and our local chapter.

    Announcements

    2018-2019 IMA Competition

    Congratulations to our Grand Rapids Chapter on winning the 
    Runner Up in the Community Service Chapter Competition in the 2018-2019 IMA Competition!

    This year's winners will be recognized during the Annual Awards Luncheon at IMA's Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego, CA on June 18.

    CMA 2020 Exam Changes

    In their continued effort to ensure that the CMA exam is current, relevant, and valid, the ICMA (Institute of Certified Management Accountants) is issuing changes to the CMA exam. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2020.

    The key areas of change have to do with technology and ethics/strategy. Part 1 of the exam will now include a section on Technology & Analytics. Part 2 of the exam will expand the Professional Ethics and Decision Analysis sections.

    For more details on the upcoming changes, 
    click here.

    IMA Managment Accounting Competency Framework
    After analyzing the emerging competencies needed by management accountants, the IMA has updated the IMA Management Accounting Competency Framework. The six domains of core knowledge, skills, and abilities for finance and accounting professionals are:

    Strategy, Planning & Performance
    Reporting & Control
    Technology & Analytics
    Business Acumen & Operations
    Leadership
    Professional Ethics & Values

    For more information and a full report on the Competency Framework, 
    click here.
    Meeting Schedule
    09/17/2019 | David Barrons from Beene Garter – Sales Tax Update
    10/15/2019 | Monica King from DWH – Economic Development in the Tribal Community     
    11/19/2019 | Scott Ritsema from Monroe Sweeris & Tromp – Annual Tax update
    01/21/2020 | TBD from Springthrough –Block Chain Technology
    02/18/2020 | TBD from Grand River Bank – Cyber Security & Fraud Mitigation
    03/17/2020 | TBD from Mercer - TBD
    04/21/2020 | Michelle Steffe professional speaker – “Six Keys to Avoiding Burnout” at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market
    05/19/2020 | Gordon Food Services Plant Tour
    Board Members
    Zack Scofield | President
    Craig Siskonen, CMA | VP - Treasurer
    Jan Hintze | VP - Member Communication
    Ryan Howser | Director - Member Communication
    Brian Braat | VP - Chapter Secretary
    Todd Hanson | VP - Strategic Partners, New Members, LinkedIn Group
    Holly Zandstra | VP - Continuing Professional Education
    Mark Albertston | VP - Meeting Topics & Speakers
    Jim Pike, CMA | VP - Newsletter
    TJ Norris | Volunteer Events
    Deb Johnson | Director of Mentoring Program


    Strategic Partners
    Thank you to our Strategic Partners for the 2018-2019 Chapter Year! We appreciate their continued support.





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