Membership. Services and Benefits. 10 Paragon Drive, Suite 1 Montvale, NJ (800) (201)

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1 Membership Services and Benefits 10 Paragon Drive, Suite 1 Montvale, NJ (800) (201)

2 Welcome IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) is the association of accountants and financial professionals working in business. We are committed to helping you and our more than 100,000 members worldwide to strengthen your financial management skills, power your organization s performance, and grow your career potential. Please use this guide to make the most of our services and resources. CMA Certification Member Discounts Research & Advocacy Peer Networking IMA Membership Publications Job Connection Continuing Education

3 CMA (Certified Management Accountant) 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. The CMA Leading 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 compensation than their non-cma peers.* Exam Support All CMA candidates receive a comprehensive 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 explanations, 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 hundreds of cities worldwide, with new locations being added regularly. To learn more, visit or call Member Services at (800) CMAs non-cmas 67% more Globally, CMAs earn 67% more in median total compensation than their non-cma peers. *IMA s 2018 Global Salary Survey,

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5 Peer Networking Build Professional Bridges 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 Councils IMA 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 professional and student chapters and councils worldwide

6 Career Resources Network with Peers and Employers 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 IMA Within the LinkUp IMA community, members are able to exchange ideas and pursue interests in a wide range of areas. By joining groups based on topic areas, sectorspecific 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 Your Career The 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 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. IMA connects you to 100,000+ accountants and financial professionals worldwide

7 Continuing Education Strengthen Your Skills 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 Depth Whatever your job description and expertise level, IMA s portfolio has the right courses for you, including topics ranging from general 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 fastmoving 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 management 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-leading webinar series many of which count toward CPE credit. For more information on IMA s continuing education offerings, visit What works for you? Our flexible course styles help you find the best learning format for your needs. Video Lessons Text-Based Self-Study Online Self-Study

8 Publications Expand Your Expertise 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 Finance Every 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 Quarterly In 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 theories in finance and accounting. Newsletters IMA 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 Journal The 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

9 Research & Advocacy Sharpen Your Strategies IMA promotes leading-edge research and best practices to hone your management skills and build your intellectual capital. 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 activities. 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 committees 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) or research@imanet.org. To find out more, visit SMAs (Statements on Management Accounting)

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11 Member Discounts Save on Essential Services 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 Members IMA Discount Programs Savings + = Discount $

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