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FM magazine, June 2019

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Standing the test of time after 100 years
CIMA’s dedicated members have advanced the cause of cost and management accounting through war and peacetime and are poised to meet the challenges the future will bring.
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CIMA history
This timeline explores the organisation’s most significant moments since its founding as the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants in 1919.


A challenge to the profession
The accounting profession has a role to play in solving global problems such as climate change and income inequality, former Unilever CEO Paul Polman said at the CIMA President’s London Centenary Dinner.
Bringing value to healthcare using cost accounting
Professionals at the UK’s National Health Service are using principles that date back to cost accounting’s roots as they employ a data-centric approach to improving patient care and efficiency in treatment.
100 quick technology tips
In celebration of CIMA’s 100th anniversary, this guide provides 100 ways to more effectively use technology such as Excel.
Architecture that builds value
Done well, the design of a company’s buildings or headquarters can pay off with more than just customers.
A tool to strengthen the supply chain
This free toolkit helps companies employ effective strategies to promote ethical practices within their supply chain.
Watch for these signs to spot your rising stars
As the pressure to find great talent increases, companies will do well to look internally for future leaders.
On-demand customisation
Three-dimensional printing holds promise for manufacturers making unique products for individual customers.
The view from the President: A pivotal year
CIMA President Steven Swientozielskyj, FCMA, CGMA, reflects on a year of service and engagement.
Learning from the past
Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, the chief executive–Management Accounting for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, looks back for lessons for the future.
Institute news
Get updates on issues affecting the profession and your membership.
Ask the expert: Leases
John Kuett heads accounting strategy for LeaseAccelerator, the software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for Enterprise Lease Accounting. He has 20 years’ experience directing companies’ financial reporting and compliance with IFRS 16 and ASC 842. He is an IFRS expert, specialising in topics such as IFRS 15, IAS 16, and IFRS 16 leases.
Ask the expert: Technology
Marc Linden has more than 25 years of finance, business strategy, and general management experience. He was CFO of Intacct prior to its acquisition by Sage. He has also held senior financial management positions with Mirapoint, Openwave, and Onebox and began his career in the technology practice at McKinsey & Company.