IMA Global Small Business Community

Please join us! IMA Small Business Shared Interest Group is sponsoring a webinar consisting of a panel discussion on internal controls for small business. Join us for an insightful panel discussion where experts will explore practical strategies for implementing effective internal controls within small businesses. Learn how to safeguard your assets, minimize fraud risks, and improve operational efficiency, all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Whether you're a small business owner, accountant or manager, this session will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to build a robust internal control framework that supports sustainable growth and long-term success. Use this link to register: https://lnkd.in/eqcv7SKe

Please join us! IMA SBC Shared Interest Group, along with the IMA Atlanta Chapter, is sponsoring a presentation on FASB Update from Private Company Council (PCC). Join Mike Cheng, a member of the Private Company Council (PCC), for a plain English update on financial reporting topics with a focus on private companies. This session will focus on the latest updates relevant to private companies and provide an overview of the PCC’s recent initiatives and ongoing projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and enhance your financial reporting knowledge! ? Field of Study:?Accounting CPE being offered: 1.0 Join online, or if you are in the Atlanta area, please check out our in-person registration option. https://lnkd.in/ebn9yBab

When running a small business, navigating the financial landscape involves dealing with costs associated with various payment methods. One significant consideration is how to handle merchant fees, which can accumulate over time. You can either pass these fees on to your customers as an extra charge at checkout or absorb them within your pricing structure. How do you handle this in your business? Do you pass on merchant fees directly to your customers, or do you factor these costs into your overall pricing strategy? - Our probing question for the month. Come join our discussion at https://lnkd.in/dfaPS6C6 #probingquestion #merchantfees #ima #sig

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Please join us in our new community, which is free and open to IMA members and nonmembers alike. Connect, learn, and collaborate with like-minded professionals in the IMA's Small Business Shared Interest Group. Click the link to join our vibrant community and be part of the conversation! https://lnkd.in/eURekJU2 #IMASIG #ProfessionalCommunity #Networking #Engagement #ThoughtLeadership

Check out the latest episode of Count Me In and hear how AI can be used to help small businesses thrive. https://lnkd.in/d2wj7YGS

Exciting Moments from the IMA'24! The IMA Global Small Business Committee team came together at IMA24 to discuss the upcoming transition from a committee to a Shared Interest Group (SIG) next month. A heartfelt thank you to the members pictured here and to all our SBC members who have dedicated their time and efforts to supporting the small business community over the years. We eagerly anticipate continued collaboration as a Shared Interest Group. #IMA24 #SmallBusinessCommunity #SBC #SIG #Collaboration #Transition Pictured are: Yvonne Barber - Exiting SBC Committee Chair Amanda Bernard - Incoming SBC SIG Leader Chris Boike - SBC Member J H Rao - SBC Member Daniel McNally, CMA, MBA - SBC Member Steve McNally, CMA, CPA, MBA - Former IMA Global Board Chair Heather Bain - Former SBC Committee Chair Dana Riess - SBC Member

Upcoming IMA Webinar/ INSIDE TALK: Small Business Challenges in a Global Economy Inside Talk June 17, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EDT 1.5 CPE Credits Small businesses worldwide are operating in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment. The IMA Global Small Business Committee has gathered a panel of global experts who will discuss these challenges and propose potential solutions to manage them effectively. Register: https://lnkd.in/g2Gf9TMz

Small businesses have unprecedented access to resources thanks to advancements in technology, the proliferation of online platforms, and the growing popularity of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Despite these advantages, many small businesses continue to face challenges in identifying suitable funding sources and essential start-up tools. #smallbusinesses #polloftheday #startupfunding #ima

It is the National Small Business Week, April 28 - May 4, a week of acknowledgment of the important role and contribution of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dBxkdGkH https://lnkd.in/gCXiyra #smallbusiness