Carl Menconi Ethics Case Writing Competition
This competition rewards original teaching cases on business ethics in management accounting, emphasizing real-world dilemmas and the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice.
Funder: Institute of Management Accountants
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 cash prize (split if multiple authors) and complimentary registration to the IMA Americas Accounting & Finance Conference
Summary: Competition for original teaching cases on business ethics in management accounting, with winning entries published in Strategic Finance and recognized by IMA.
Key Information: Cases must use the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice and cannot be created with generative AI.
Description
The Carl Menconi Ethics Case Writing Competition, organized by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Committee on Ethics in collaboration with the IMA Academic Research Fellow, seeks to encourage the creation and dissemination of original teaching cases that highlight business ethics issues in management accounting and finance. The competition aims to raise awareness of ethical dilemmas, promote the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice, and provide educators with high-quality resources for teaching ethical decision-making. Winning cases are featured in Strategic Finance, offering authors visibility in the profession, a cash prize, and complimentary conference registration.
