Advancing the Profession IMA is dedicated to rebalancing the accountancy profession by educating society regarding the business building role of management accountants and finance professionals working inside organizations.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) The Gold Standard Join a leading group of professionals who have advanced beyond the practical accounting skill set by earning IMAs prestigious global certification, the Certified Management Accountant (CMA®). Evolve into a strategic business partner committed to a standard of excellence grounded on a strong ethical foundation and a lifelong commitment to learning. Position yourself for career advancement and greater earning power. Gain a significant competitive advantage while demonstrating accounting, finance, information management and strategic planning skills necessary to drive business performance in the changing global economy. Learn more
Vision Statement To be the leading resource for developing, certifying, connecting, and supporting the worlds best accountants and financial professionals in business.
Mission Statement To empower accountants and financial professionals to become trusted business advisors playing a driving role in their organizations business success and advancing their careers.
Breaking News
IMA Announces 2010-2011 Chair-Elect IMA is pleased to announce Brian L. McGuire, Ph.D., CMA, CPA, CBM, CITP as Chair-Elect for IMAs fiscal 2010-2011 period (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011). Read more
March 11, 2010: Institute of Management Accountants Announces 91ST Annual Conference & Exposition in Baltimore. Read more
ICMA is now accepting registrations for Parts 1 and 2 of the new two-part CMA® exam program and the Transition Exam. Read more
On November 24, 2009, ICMA announced a change to the format and curriculum of the CMA exam program, beginning May 1, 2010. Read more
March 16, 2010: Due to the extraordinarily high interest in the CMA exam program, IMA is experiencing delays (up to 4 working days) in processing and responding to member e-mail messages. This includes providing exam authorization numbers. If your application for enrollment in the four-part CMA program was submitted by February 28, 2010, it will be honored regardless of when it is processed. Your membership is very important to us. We appreciate your patience during this busy time and we are committed to the highest levels of customer service possible. - Jeff Thomson, President and CEO, IMA - Dennis Whitney, Senior Vice President, ICMA
IMAs Salary Survey Featured in USA Today Snapshot IMA®s 2008 Annual Salary Survey and importance of certification made national news with a USA Today Snapshot. CMAs have greater earning power than their noncertified peers ($125,600 versus $95,974). To view the USA Today Snapshot, click here. From USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co., Inc. Reprinted with Permission