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Netsuite, a provider of cloud-based financials and ERP software suites, and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), announced a partnership aimed at helping finance executives succeed in adopting cloud software technology in helping transform the role of the CFO and the practice of corporate finance management.

NetSuite and IMA said they will explore this and related topics as part of the "Transformational CFO" educational series through live seminars, webinars, white papers and published research.

According to the companies, the Transformational CFO program is immediately available to all IMA members. The first online webinar titled "Financial Executive Panel: What the Cloud Means to The Finance Organization," is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22. Three CFOs on the panel will share their first-hand experience and best practice in moving from pre-Web client server technologies to new cloud-based business management software suites.

Panel speakers include:

-David Bosher, SVP and CFO at SnagAJob.com, an hourly job Web site

-Michael Metz, CFO at Lexi-Comp, a provider of medication information and drug data solutions for the healthcare industry

-Will Gregerson, CFO at Schaeffer Manufacturing Company, a provider of quality lubricants and fuel additives, that chose cloud ERP software over SAP during the software evaluation process.

"Using technology to enable business success is very important to accountants and financial professionals on the CFO team, especially in these turbulent economic times," said Jeff Thomson, IMA President and CEO. "This new partnership will provide members with tools, strategies and educational opportunities as they enhance their business processes."

"NetSuite understands that finance teams are playing a more strategic role in helping to lead their respective organizations on all fronts," said Ron Gill, NetSuite CFO. "We recognize that IMA is one of the leading global associations dedicated to advancing the knowledge and credentials of their corporate finance and accounting members to lead and succeed in today's business environment. Their membership is positioned to have significant impact in the transformation of finance departments in companies of all sizes and sectors."

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is an association dedicated to empowering accountants and financial professionals in business to become "trusted business advisors" by playing an active role in their organizations' business success. With a network of more than 60,000 professionals worldwide, IMA provides a forum for professionals to advance their careers through Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification, professional education, networking, and advocacy of the highest ethical and professional standards.

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