Small Business Shared Interest Group

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The IMA Small Business Shared Interest Group is a vibrant community dedicated to addressing the unique accounting and financial issues surrounding the management of small businesses. Our mission is to empower small business owners and managers through knowledge sharing towards superior financial management, ensuring their long-term success. Group members benefit from professional development, problem solving, networking, and advocacy, all focused on enhancing their expertise in and support of accounting for small businesses..

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Essential Project Management for Finance and Accounting Professionals

Posted by: Himanshu Sharma, 19 days ago

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🌍 Open to Participants Around the World – IMA Members and Non-Members Welcome! The IMA Ireland Chapter is delighted to invite finance and ...
Reserve your spot for the IMA Annual Meeting of Members: June 22

Posted by: Morgan Del Rio, 23 days ago

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I hope you're planning to join us for the IMA 2026 Annual Meeting of Members on Monday, June 22. It's a great opportunity to hear directly from Global ...
Generative AI impact

Posted by: Ahmad Jumah, 05-30-2026 12:23 AM

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For your most frequent use case, how has generative AI impacted your efficiency? Significantly improved Moderately improved No noticeable impact Decreased ...
🎙️New Podcast! Surviving Check and Wire Scams in a Digital World ...

Posted by: Amanda Bernard, 05-29-2026 07:30 AM

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IMA Small Business SIG is pleased to announce we've released another Podcast! Surviving Check and Wire Scams in a Digital World Get ready for a revealing ...
Employee Satisfaction, Does it begin at the Job Interview?

Posted by: Samuel Smith, 05-26-2026 03:09 PM

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What's your thoughts on employee satisfaction? Does employee satisfaction begin at the job interview? Consider a common job interview question, "why ...
RE: The 5 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask About Their Numbers

Posted by: Tala Khalifeh, 05-21-2026 09:44 PM

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Thank you, Samuel! Comments like yours are exactly why I love writing about this. ------------------------------ Tala Khalifeh CMA ----------------- ...
RE: The 5 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask About Their Numbers

Posted by: Tala Khalifeh, 05-21-2026 09:42 PM

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Thank you Jennifer! I'm glad you liked it ------------------------------ Tala Khalifeh CMA ------------------------------
RE: The 5 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask About Their Numbers

Posted by: Samuel Smith, 05-21-2026 01:42 PM

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Thank You Tala Khalifeh, for sharing your insightful thoughts. It's knowing which questions to ask that's important. I will definitely be taking thought ...

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Surviving Check and Wire Scams in a Digital World

Posted by: Amanda Bernard, 05-29-2026 07:32 AM

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Old-School Banking, Modern Fraud: Essential Safeguards for Small Businesses - by Jennifer Pinder

Posted by: Amanda Bernard, 05-21-2026 11:44 AM

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Please read this Strategic Finance article Old-School Banking, Modern Fraud: Essential Safeguards for Small Businesses for p ractical strategies and ...
The Power of IMA Shared Interest Groups: Leadership, Collaboration, and Practical Insights

Posted by: Amanda Bernard, 04-27-2026 11:14 AM

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AI in Small Businesses: Where’s the Revolution? - by Ilya Ilienko

Posted by: Amanda Bernard, 04-20-2026 01:43 PM

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Why high expectations for AI aren’t matching everyday reality for small businesses. Please read the linked article, written by Ilya Ilienko, CPA, CMA, ...
Small Business and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - by Dana C. Riess

Posted by: Amanda Bernard, 04-20-2026 01:40 PM

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Tax reform can affect business strategy, and small businesses should understand OBBBA to plan for the future. Please read the linked article, written ...

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Essential Project Management for Finance and Accounting ...

Posted by: Himanshu Sharma , 19 days ago

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🌍 Open to Participants Around the World – IMA Members and Non-Members Welcome! The IMA Ireland Chapter is delighted to invite finance and accounting professionals, project ...
Reserve your spot for the IMA Annual Meeting of Members: ...

Posted by: Morgan Del Rio , 23 days ago

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I hope you're planning to join us for the IMA 2026 Annual Meeting of Members on Monday, June 22. It's a great opportunity to hear directly from Global Board Chair Peter Dolan and ...
Sessions for you at IMA26

Posted by: Morgan Del Rio , one month ago

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IMA26 is coming up June14-17 in Tampa , and it's a great opportunity to connect in person and dig into the topics you care about. Here's what's on the agenda specifically ...
Generative AI impact

Posted by: Ahmad Jumah , one month ago

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For your most frequent use case, how has generative AI impacted your efficiency? Significantly improved Moderately improved No noticeable impact Decreased efficiency Unsure ...
🎙️New Podcast! Surviving Check and Wire Scams in ...

Posted by: Amanda Bernard , one month ago

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IMA Small Business SIG is pleased to announce we've released another Podcast! Surviving Check and Wire Scams in a Digital World Get ready for a revealing conversation as Jennifer Pinder, Controller ...

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Employee Satisfaction, Does it begin at the Job In ...

Posted by: Samuel Smith , one month ago

Posted in: Small Business Shared Interest Group

What's your thoughts on employee satisfaction? Does employee satisfaction begin at the job interview? Consider a common job interview question, "why did you apply for this job ...
PCAOB Chairman confirmed as keynote speaker for IM ...

Posted by: Morgan Del Rio , one month ago

Posted in: Small Business Shared Interest Group

Exciting news! One of the most influential voices in accounting and finance is coming to IMA26. Demetrios (Jim) G. Logothetis, CMA, CPA, Chairman of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), ...
You're Invited! Roundtable Discussion: The Ethical ...

Posted by: Tala Khalifeh , 2 months ago

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Dear Small Business and Professional Ethics SIGs members, We would like to invite you to an exclusive roundtable discussion bringing together small business owners and financial professionals for a candid ...

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