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Vision Statement

“Global Leadership in education, certification, and practice of management accounting and financial management”

Mission Statement

Provide to members personal and professional development opportunities through education, association with business professional, and certification in management accounting and financial management skills.

Ensure that IMA is universally recognized by the financial community as a respected institution influencing the concepts and ethical practices of accounting, financial and information management skills.

Who We Are

Established in 1919, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is the world’s leading professional organization dedicated to advancing management accounting and financial management. IMA helps members stay on top of the changes affecting accountants and is a constant source of new insights and ideas for the informed professional.

Within the Rockford Chapter, our mission is to provide our members with personal and professional development through the monthly programs offered, CMA certification/review course, continuing professional education, employment and networking opportunities. We recognize that the development of accounting knowledge, skills, abilities and information systems are the cornerstone of a successful business career. The ability to adapt to rapid change and to thrive in today’s dynamic global economy requires skill and fortitude.

Why you should Join

Members of the IMA can benefit from several services:

Leadership Training— Volunteer service at the chapter or national level gives you valuable leadership experience. Volunteer leaders begin their service at the chapter board level, and may be elected to regional council service, national committee service, and national board service.

Employment Networking— IMA serves as a clearing-house for members interested in either placing an “ open position available” or “ position wanted” notice in a local chapter or council newsletter, or on the IMA Web site. . Regional Education Assistance Program (REAP)— These courses are offered to give management accountants and financial management professionals convenient access to quality courses at the lowest possible fee. These courses are one of the best ways to obtain affordable CPE credit because the high cost of travel and time away from the office is eliminated. Brochures are available.

Self-study Programs— These courses presented in a variety of formats including our take home quizzes on management accounting articles are designed for the professional who has limitations of time, travel, or financial resources. Participants who successfully complete the final examinations receive a certificate of completion and can earn up to 20 hours of CPE credit per program. A catalogue is available.

McLeod Information Center— Members have access to one of the largest and most comprehensive collections in the management accounting and financial management fields.

Ethics Counseling Service— A counselor will assist members in applying the IMA Standards of Ethical Conduct for Management Accountants to specific problems. Members using this hotline service are guaranteed confidentiality.

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Program— The CMA program requires the candidate to pass a rigorous four part examination and meet specific educational and professional standards. The program was established to recognize professional competence in the field of management accounting.

Publications— Strategic Finance, the official publication of the Institute, published monthly, contains articles on a wide range of subjects in the field of management accounting. A newsletter, IMA Focus, informs the membership of IMA activities.

Member Interest Groups— The Controllers’ Council, the Small Business Council and the Cost Management Group provide a tailored monthly newsletter, discounts on specified educational programs, Internet networking and Membership Directory. Survey results have been covered regularly by national media.

Conferences and Seminars — IMA offers a variety of seminars and conferences on topics relevant to management accountants and financial professionals throughout the year in various locations throughout the U.S. Notable on the list of Conferences are the IMA Annual Conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA, in 2000 and the Controllers Conference a prestigious IMA event that is well attended by controllers from many large and small companies. Each provides continuing education credit as well as the opportunity to interact with peer members.

CPE Desktop— NASBA certified continuing professional education (CPE) courses are now available from IMA’s web site, www.imanet.org. Now it’s easy for anyone to acquire their necessary CPE credits from their office or home. CPE is just a click away from your desktop.

IMA Online Marketplace— Do your shopping online at a discount. All IMA members receive discounts on the products and services for your home or workplace that are offered through the IMA online Marketplace at www.imanet.org.

Foundation for Applied Research (FAR)— publishes reports and books on the newest research available, often award winning or cosponsored with other innovators in the management accounting and financial management fields. Each year’s work, popular reprints and Statements on Management Accounting (SMAs), are listed in FAR’s Catalog of Publications available from national headquarters at a discount to IMA members. IMA members are also eligible to subscribe to FAR’s Research Publication Service for a nominal fee. As a subscriber, you will receive everything published by FAR during your subscription year for the nominal fee, a considerable savings beyond the IMA discount.

In-House Education— IMA offers continuing education courses to corporations. In-House Education courses offer a wide variety of skills tailored to your company’s needs. Your financial staff will be trained at the same time, hear the same message and interact as a team.

Members in IMA range from management accountants and financial management professionals just beginning their careers to presidents and CFOs of major corporations. Membership also includes Certified Public Accountants, educators, students, and involved with federal, state, and local governments.

To learn more about the IMA and how to join, please visit the following links:

General info about IMA: http://www.imanet.org/ima_membership/resources_benefits.aspx

Membership Form: https://www.imanet.org/membership_join.asp

Get Certified: http://www.imanet.org/certification.asp