IMA Student Membership

Today, accounting and finance represent the most popular majors at colleges and universities worldwide. Students graduating from those business programs will leave with similar degrees. So where is the competitive edge you need to stand out from other graduates? IMA can help you open the door to a dynamic career in management accounting. In fact, IMA is the leading organization for management accounting and finance professionals worldwide.

IMA offers student members access to many of the benefits of regular professional members at a significantly reduced rate. Further, IMA offers special value to future professionals such as:

Certified Management Accountant (CMA^®) Certification
CMA is the gold standard for professionals working in-house at companies. As a student, you can work toward achieving the world's leading credentials for management accounting and finance professionals - the CMA - while still in school. Even better, you can take the exam at reduced fees. Click here to learn more.

Student Leadership Conference
Many students do not fully experience the management accounting / "inside the organization" side of the profession while in school. IMA offers an exclusive leadership conference to expose students to management accounting career options and to network with experienced business professionals.Click here to learn more

Scholarships
IMA sponsors a variety of scholarships to help students offset the high cost of education.Click here to learn more

Networking
Whether you want live, personal interaction or a virtual interactive community, IMA offers various options for you to engage with other students, experienced professionals, academics and thought leaders in the field. IMA has a unique network of local chapters and student chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Student Chapter Awards and Competitions
Many student chapters compete for Student Chapter Awards of Excellence and participate in the National Student Case Competition and Student Manuscript Competition. Also, each year, one innovative student chapter is awarded the prestigious Clark Johnson Achievement Award. Click here to learn more.

Career and Management Resources
Soon, you will enter the business world. IMA can help you position yourself to stand out from your peers using its career and management resources. Click here to learn more.

IMA was featured in the August 2006 cover story of New Accountant Magazine – “Management Accountants: Creating Value”.

Student Membership Requirements
Start thinking about and planning for your future now! IMA can help you today. To qualify for Student Membership, individuals must be enrolled in at least six (6) undergraduate or graduate credit hours, or the equivalent, per semester. Student Membership can be held for a maximum of six (6) years. Students who become Regular Professional Members cannot revert back to Student Membership. Student Members must reside in the U.S., Canada or Mexico.
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