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Yulia Hock
HOCK International
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HOCK International Named an
IMA Strategic Partner
The two organizations will collaborate on brand awareness and preparing accounting and finance professionals for certification exams
Montvale, N.J., February 11, 2025 – IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, and HOCK International, an accounting exam prep provider, have entered into a collaborative global strategic partnership agreement. The strategic partnership agreement aims to support both organizations in their missions of advancing the global accounting and finance profession.
Under the new collaboration, HOCK and IMA will work globally to produce and provide the most up-to-date certification products related to all three of IMA’s certifications - CMA® (Certified Management Accountant), CSCA® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis), and FMAA™ (Financial & Managerial Accounting Associate).
“HOCK has always been an incredible supporter of IMA and its certifications, and a resource for our members to prepare them for their exams. We’re proud to welcome them as strategic partners so we can work together in advancing the profession and the individuals that help to move it forward,” said Dianna Steinbach, CAE, senior vice president of growth and marketing at IMA.
The CMA tests an individual’s mastery of 12 management accounting competencies in two exams focused on financial planning, performance, and analytics in Part 1, and strategic financial management in Part 2. The CSCA prepares individuals to become key players in the strategy management process at their organizations. The FMAA provides professionals with the foundation to speak the global language of business and demonstrate their proficiency in the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting.
"We have been working with IMA and teaching the CMA since the year 2000 and it is great to have entered into this strategic partnership with IMA to work together to promote the CMA, FMAA, and CSCA exams, and, more importantly, help accounting and finance professionals advance their careers,” said Brian Hock, CMA, CSCA, CIA, CRMA, president, HOCK International.
For more information about HOCK’s IMA certification offerings, visit https://www.hockinternational.com/.
About IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants)
IMA® is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. Globally, IMA supports the profession through research, the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant), CSCA® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis), and FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate) certification programs, continuing education, networking, and advocacy of the highest ethical business practices. Twice named Professional Body of the Year by The Accountant/International Accounting Bulletin, IMA has a global network of about 140,000 members in 150 countries and 200+ professional and student chapters. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., USA, IMA provides localized services through its six global regions: The Americas, China, Europe, Middle East/North Africa, India, and Asia Pacific. For more information about IMA, please visit www.imanet.org.
About HOCK
HOCK International is a leading provider of high-quality study materials and training for professional accounting and finance certifications. Founded by Brian Hock in 2000, HOCK supports professionals worldwide in achieving their career goals through comprehensive study programs for the CMA, CSCA, FMAA, EA, CFA, and CIA exams. With students and partners in over 100 countries, HOCK has built a global network dedicated to advancing financial expertise. With offices in the United States, India, and the UAE, HOCK provides localized support to candidates and partners worldwide. For more information about HOCK International, please visit www.hockinternational.com.