Advancing the Profession IMA is dedicated to rebalancing the accountancy profession by educating society regarding the business building role of management accountants and finance professionals working inside organizations.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) – The Gold Standard Join a leading group of professionals who have advanced beyond the practical accounting skill set by earning IMA’s prestigious global certification, the Certified Management Accountant (CMA®). Evolve into a strategic business partner committed to a standard of excellence grounded on a strong ethical foundation and a lifelong commitment to learning. Position yourself for career advancement and greater earning power. Gain a significant competitive advantage while demonstrating accounting, finance, information management and strategic planning skills necessary to drive business performance in the changing global economy.
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Vision Statement To be the leading resource for developing, certifying, connecting, and supporting the world’s best accountants and financial professionals in business.
Mission Statement To empower accountants and financial professionals to become “trusted business advisors” playing a driving role in their organizations’ business success and advancing their careers.
Breaking News
December 17, 2009 – Notice re: changes to CMA program. Read more
On November 24, 2009, ICMA announced a change to the format and curriculum of the CMA exam program, beginning May 1, 2010. Read more
IMA’s Salary Survey Featured in USA Today Snapshot IMA®’s 2008 Annual Salary Survey and importance of certification made national news with a USA Today Snapshot. CMAs have greater earning power than their noncertified peers ($125,600 versus $95,974). To view the USA Today Snapshot, click here. From USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co., Inc. Reprinted with Permission
IMA’s 90th Annual Conference & Exposition Photos Posted View photos from IMA’s 90th Annual Conference & Exposition in Denver, CO, in the LinkUp IMA community.
IMA’s 20th Annual Salary Survey
Despite the economic crisis, IMA’s 20th Annual Salary Survey indicates that professionals holding IMA’s CMA certification have greater earning power – 24% higher in salary and 31% higher in total compensation – than their noncertified colleagues. These findings appear in the June 2009 issue of IMA’s Strategic Finance magazine.
New LinkUp IMA Online Social Network is Now Live!
IMA invites members to ioin LinkUp IMA, our exciting new online social network exclusive for IMA members. Click here to access.
COSO Supports Integration of Strategy and ERM
On Nov. 4, 2009, The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) released a new thought paper, Strengthening Enterprise Risk Management for Strategic Advantage. The paper highlights specific areas where senior management can work with its Board of Directors to enhance the Board’s risk oversight capability. Read more
IMA Committees' Response to SEC Roadmap for IFRS use by U.S. Companies
IMA’s Financial Reporting and Small Business Committees submitted comment letters to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in response to its proposed roadmap for the use of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by U.S. Companies. Comments were due on April 20, 2009. Click here to read more.