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MembershipServices and Benefits

Member Discounts

Research & Advocacy

CMA® Certification

Peer Networking

Job Connection

Continuing Education

Publications

IMA Membership

Welcome

IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is the association of accountants and financialprofessionals working in business. We arecommitted to helping you—and our more than100,000 members worldwide—to strengthenyour financial management skills, power yourorganization’s performance, and grow yourcareer potential. Please use this guide tomake the most of our services and resources.

*IMA’s 2018 Global Salary Survey, https://www.imanet.org/career-resources/salary-information?ssopc=1.

Earn a Valued Credential

One of the most widely recognized benefits available to IMA members is access to the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) program. This rigorous, highly respected credential recognizes and rewards your expertise in the critical disciplines of financial planning and analysis, internal control, and decision support.

CMA® (Certified Management Accountant)

To learn more,

visit www.imanet.org or call

Member Services at (800) 638-4427.

The CMALeading employers know that CMAs have

what it takes to manage an effective finance

operation—and drive business performance.

Globally, CMAs earn 62% more in median

salary and 67% more in median total com-

pensation than their non-CMA peers.*

Exam Support All CMA candidates receive a comprehen-

sive Exam Support Package, which

includes retired exam questions, and an

online exam readiness assessment tool.

Those seeking exam study materials can

purchase the CMA Learning System,

a comprehensive package that includes

textbooks of 1,000+ pages of key concepts

and complex questions, online practice

tests with 2,000+ questions and explana-

tions, and relevant resources. IMA also

offers live instructor-led classes, an Online

Intensive Review course that highlights

critical exam concepts, or blended formats

to meet your specific study style.

Exam Scheduling

CMA exams are administered in a user-friendly

computerized format. Exams are offered in hun-

dreds of cities worldwide, with new locations being

added regularly.

CMAs

non-CMAs

67% more

Globally, CMAs earn 67% more in median total compensation than their non-CMA peers.

300+professional and

student chapters and councils worldwide

Build Professional Bridges

Peer Networking

IMA helps you connect with your peers. Build a network of professional relationships to share industry knowledge, access career opportunities, and make business contacts to last a lifetime.

Local Chapters and Regional CouncilsIMA’s network of 300 professional and

student chapters and councils worldwide

provides a forum for networking with your

peers. Chapters also offer a range of

professional education programs, as well

as leadership, mentoring, community

service, and authorship opportunities.

Conferences and Events IMA’s Annual Conference & Exposition,

Global Conference, and Student Leadership

Conference offer informative sessions,

dynamic speakers, and networking

opportunities. Many Conference sessions

count toward CPE credit.

To take advantage of IMA’s local chapter

network, visit www.imanet.org.

IMA connects you to

100,000+accountants and financial

professionals worldwide

Network with Peers and Employers

Career Resources

Our exclusive, members-only community, LinkUp IMA, is the online network especially designed for accountants and financial professionals. From sharing industry interests to sourcing career opportunities, IMA offers connections that span the globe.

LinkUp IMAWithin the LinkUp IMA community, mem-

bers are able to exchange ideas and pur-

sue interests in a wide range of areas. By

joining groups based on topic areas, sector-

specific communities, local chapters, or

councils, IMA members can:

» Post announcements or local events

» Participate in a discussion forum

» Access a shared workspace

» Discover volunteer opportunities

» Join study groups

You can also use LinkUp IMA to view our

calendar of national and international events,

search IMA’s library, or access resources

provided by your fellow members.

Your CareerThe Career Networking forum within LinkUp

IMA is a great resource for professionals to

connect, share advice, view articles, and

discuss the latest hiring trends.

For an introduction to all that LinkUp IMA has

to offer, visit www.LinkUpIMA.com.

Text-Based Self-Study

Online Self-Study

Video“Lessons”

Strengthen Your Skills

Continuing Education

IMA’s broad portfolio of continuing education programs will enhance your effectiveness on the job, satisfy your CPE requirements, and advance your career. Choose from more than 500 courses, and select a subscription package and learning format tailored to your needs.

Breadth and DepthWhatever your job description and expertise

level, IMA’s portfolio has the right courses

for you, including topics ranging from gen-

eral finance to accounting standards to

advanced strategic management. Our

NASBA CPE programs include:

» Capital Budgeting

» IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP

» Strengthening Internal Controls

» Network Security

» Strategies for Growth and Profitability

» Increasing Shareholder Value

Timely, Relevant Topics To keep you ahead of the curve in a fast-

moving business environment, we offer

courses on up-to-the-minute issues, such

as fair value accounting, executive

compensation, and consolidation/LBOs.

There are also specialized packages

containing a suite of courses dealing with

ethics, IFRS, and risk management and

internal controls.

Learning Center IMA’s Learning Center offers more than 500

online self-study courses that are eligible for

NASBA CPE. The courses cover critical

management accounting topics, including

topical articles ranging from risk manage-

ment to leadership. We offer a variety of

learning formats, including text-based (IMA

CPEdge), videos featuring key “lessons”

from industry experts (IMA Knowledge

Exchange), and multimedia or text-based

skill-building courses (IMA Advantage).

Live Learning We also offer learning opportunities at a

number of live events, including educational

sessions at IMA conferences, informative

local chapter programs, and thought-lead-

ing webinar series—many of which count

toward CPE credit.

For more information on IMA’s

continuing education offerings,

visit www.imanet.org.

What works for you?

Our flexible course styles help you find the best learning format for your needs.

Expand Your Expertise

Publications

IMA members receive subscriptions to a wide array of insightful, timely publications. We welcome you to share your expertise with fellow IMA members by submitting articles for consideration in our monthly or quarterly publications.

Strategic FinanceEvery month, IMA’s award-winning magazine

delivers articles and columns on the latest

developments in accounting, finance, and

management. Subject matter experts

enlighten you on government, regulatory,

and tax issues, review new products and

books, and highlight industry best practices.

Management Accounting QuarterlyIn this online quarterly, top practitioners

and academics provide in-depth coverage

of key technical issues, such as cost and

management accounting, activity-based

costing and activity-based management,

resource consumption accounting, German

cost accounting, statistical process controls,

stock option methodology, and new theo-

ries in finance and accounting.

NewslettersIMA offers a variety of e-newsletters,

delivered right to your inbox:

» IMA Online News

» Strategic TechNotes

» Campus Connection

(for students and academics)

» CMA Connection

(for CMAs and candidates)

» Career Connection

(for young professionals)

IMA Educational Case JournalThe IECJ is a quarterly online journal that

publishes teaching cases as well as research

related to writing and teaching with cases

in management accounting and related

fields. Teaching notes are available to IMA

Academic Members at no charge.

To learn more about our publications, visit www.imanet.org.

35+SMAs

(Statements on Management

Accounting)

IMA Research Foundation The IMA Research Foundation provides

grants for research on critical issues. This

program has funded more than 250 studies

on best practices, enterprise improvement,

ethics, and other topics. Study findings are

made available via IMA publications and

resources, such as SMAs.

Proprietary Research Studies Our own funded research studies represent

“views you can use” in your business activi-

ties. Recent studies have addressed topics

such as cost management methodologies

in China, customer profitability analysis, and

corporate sustainability reporting.

Advocacy IMA is a voice for our members and the

profession on key legislative and regulatory

issues in Washington, D.C., and globally. We

are a co-founder of COSO (Committee of

Sponsoring Organizations), promoting

improved risk management, internal controls,

and fraud deterrence. Our volunteer commit-

tees represent large and small enterprises.

Statements on Management Accounting (SMAs) Our periodic Statements on Management

Accounting (SMAs) are authoritative

findings on critical issues. SMAs cover a

broad range of topics, including:

» Leadership strategies

» Ethics

» Technology

» Cost management

» Business performance

» Finance governance, risk, and compliance

Research Library

The McLeod Information Center is a library

devoted to management accounting and

finance subjects. Our research information

manager is available to help with searches,

supply copies of articles, or compile a

targeted reading list. For more information,

call (800) 638-4427 or e-mail

research@imanet.org.

Sharpen Your Strategies

Research & Advocacy

IMA promotes leading-edge research and best practices to hone your management skills and build your intellectual capital.

To find out more, visit www.imanet.org.

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Member Discounts

In partnership with some of the world’s leading brands, IMA provides a variety of exclusive offers for members. Our special discounts on essential business and professional services can yield substantial savings—for a high ROI on your IMA membership:

» Insurance» Office supplies» Business travel

» Executive recruitment» Employee recognition products» Credit card reward programs

For more details on IMA’s member discount

programs, visit www.imanet.org.

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