We recommend that prospective authors read several recent issues of FM. Prior to submitting a manuscript, authors should discuss ideas with an editor and/or submit a one-page synopsis of the proposed article to fm-magazine@aicpa-cima.com. The synopsis should outline the concept for the article, highlight the major points, give practical examples, and describe the intended audience.
In determining whether to publish an article, FM staff will consider whether the material is original, timely, and technically sound. We’ll consider how the material could help a management accountant be successful and whether the ideas can be put into practice. Articles should address issues facing the profession and provide guidance for achieving results.
Length and style
Feature articles should be a maximum of 2,000 words excluding author bios, sidebars, and other ancillary materials.
Articles based on case studies—that is, real-life examples—or surveys should draw conclusions from the research, analyze the impact on the profession, and offer insights or advice that will be useful to readers. Use many examples and case studies to illustrate points—readers want to learn from others’ experiences.
The editorial and review processes
Please submit all material on an exclusive basis. Submissions must not be identical or substantially similar to material under review by another publisher or material published, presented, or disseminated in another forum. Please contact an editor to discuss any circumstance in which exclusivity might be in question.
Authors must disclose upon submission of their article idea any conflicts of interest (including financial ties to the subjects of articles), potential conflicts of interest and appearances of impropriety.
Generative AI tools may not be used in the creation of any proposed article submitted to FM.
Authors will receive notice acknowledging the receipt of a manuscript before the work is sent to reviewers for evaluations and recommendations.
Submission checklist
- Submit a one-page synopsis or talk with an editor before beginning work on an article.
- Submit article on an exclusive basis.
- Place author’s name on title page only.
- Include examples and/or case studies.
- Ensure the article contains no footnotes. Citations can be incorporated into the body of the article.
- Do not use any generative AI tool in the creation of the article.
- Include a short biography for each author, including title, academic and professional credentials, e-mail, and mailing address.
- E-mail submission to fm-magazine@aicpa-cima.com.