Welcome to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. Stay tuned to be counted in.

Hey, everyone. I'm Adam Larson. And I'm Mitch Rochon. We are members of the education team here at the Institute of Management Accountants, and we are gonna be your host for the IMA's new podcast series here on Count Me In. IMA is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession.

The Count Me In mission is to provide a platform for thought leadership and share valuable insights with all accounting and finance professionals.

Throughout this podcast series, we are going to talk to experts working in the field and the influential leaders who are shaping the profession. From CEOs and CFOs to young rising management accountants, we will offer global perspectives from various sectors of the industry on how the role of the management accountant has changed and what professionals can expect in the future.

We want to answer the questions frequently asked on the job and provide innovative insights to help all accounting and finance professionals advance their careers and their organizations. Every week, we will talk with a thought leader, focusing our conversation on the key competencies for management accountants.

We will cover topics relating to technology and analytics, strategic planning, business operations, leadership, and ethics, all as they pertain to accounting and finance. The goal of bringing on our featured Count Me In guests is to make sure all management accounts and related professionals are a part of the industry revolution and are included in the conversation when discussing the skills needed to meet the demands of the profession.

So to be counted in for valuable accounting and finance insight, please make sure to subscribe, rate, and review each episode you download. Take charge of your future with us here at IMA, and thank you for joining the conversation.