IMA Educational Case Journal

The IMA Educational Case Journal (IECJ^®) is a quarterly, online journal whose mission is to publish for management accounting and related fields:

• Teaching cases
• Research related to case writing or teaching with cases

The case studies in this journal provide an educational resource rich in detail to reflect current problems and complexities characteristic of today's dynamic business environment. It aims to facilitate interaction between financial professionals and educators.

IECJ is listed in the Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Accounting.

IECJ Case Writing Competitions

IMA offers case writing competitions with cash awards, including:

• Carl Menconi Ethics Case Competition: Cases are focused on business ethics, and the winning case is featured in Strategic Finance.
  Deadline: January 19
  
  
• IECJ^® Data Analytics/Visualization Case Writing Competition: Cases must include a data set and cover any area appropriate for management accounting-related courses.
  Deadline: June 30
  
  
• IECJ® Spring Short Case Writing Competition: Submit short cases in any area appropriate for management accounting-related courses with a word limit of 1000 words. The case must have been used in the classroom and must be submitted in English. A complete Teaching Note must be submitted for it to be considered for the competition. We are looking for cases that can be covered in less than a full class period. First Prize $1000, Second Prize $500, and Third Prize $300.
  Deadline: April 30


• IECJ^® Summer Case Writing Competition: Submit cases in any area appropriate for management accounting-related courses. Cases submitted to the competition will concurrently be reviewed for publication in IECJ.
  Deadline: July 31

How can I submit a case for publication?

Case studies jointly authored by academics and practitioners are strongly encouraged. Real-world cases are strongly preferred, but fictional cases, especially those with some basis in practice, will be considered. International submissions are welcome and encouraged.

› Editorial Policy and Submission Guidelines

Case submissions are refereed by members of the IECJ Editorial Advisory and Review Board using a double-blind review process.