Why IMA

Top 10 Reasons for Becoming an IMA Member



1. Voice of the Profession
IMA represents the collective voice of the 85% of management accounting and finance professionals who work inside organizations.
2. 24/7 Access to Information, Tools and Networking
Wherever you are and whenever you need it, IMA is your non-stop resource for information and relationships worldwide.
3. Community
From three virtual networking options to a network of more than 200 chapters around the world, IMA has the most expansive community of management accounting and finance professionals.
4. Career Management
You own your career, and IMA is your career management advisor with resources to help you locate that next opportunity or that next step on your career ladder.
5. Leading Professional Designations
Gain the competitive edge you need to stand out in the crowd by obtaining your Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) credentials.
6. Information Translated into Knowledge
Raw information is useless to you. Let IMA help you apply information to help your business remain competitive in today's fast-paced, global environment.
7. Lifelong Learning
Keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date by leveraging IMA's flexible array of professional development offerings. Don't just check a box; get what you need to improve your performance.
8. Value-adding Partnerships
With everything from personal/leisure services to career management tools to co-sponsored grant programs, IMA partners with organizations worldwide to advance the profession and create unique offerings for IMA members.
9. Thought Leadership
IMA research is on the cutting-edge, building the body of knowledge and identifying the best practices to give IMA members the competitive edge.
10. International Reach
IMA has a network of nearly 125,000+ members worldwide. Wherever you are in the world, IMA has something valuable for you.