The field of management accounting has evolved considerably since the promulgation of that definition. For more than a decade, IMA has supported and participated in research (see References) that has included a call to action for management accountants to move from a transaction and compliance orientation (as reflected in the 1981 definition) to that of a strategic business partner—to be stewards of corporate performance management, planning, and budgeting; champions of the corporate governance process, providing risk management, internal control, and financial reporting at a time of great change; and experts in cost management methods that help the organization become more competitive and successful.