Financial Management Association
(“FMA”) Chapter at Sac State
Spring Kick-off Meeting
February 21, 2007
FMA Chapter Overview of
Student Member Benefits
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Speaker Programs
Field Trips
6th Annual Forecast Competition!
National Honors Society
Banquets and Receptions
FMA-IMA Alliance
Association of Financial Professionals
Post College FMA Member Benefits
FMA costs
FMA Speaker Programs
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Franklin Templeton
Reception night to meet the CBA Dean, Dr. Sanjay
Varshney (+Special Guest)
Visual Service Plan (“VSP”)
Hewlett-Packard
CalPERS Investment Group (tentative)
Goldman Sachs (tentative)
This is great way to network with professionals
and fellow FMA Student Members
For details and key logistics, please refer to the FMA
Campus Events:
http://www.csus.edu/org/fma/events.htm
FMA Field Trips 2007
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March 29 – 30 FMA Finance Leaders' Conference in
Chicago, IL. For details:
http://207.36.165.114/Student/FLC2005.htm
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March 29-31 R.I.S.E. VII (Redefining Investment
Strategy Education); University of Dayton. For
details:
http://sba.udayton.edu/rise/academic.asp
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October 17 - 20, FMA Annual Meeting in Orlando,
Florida. For details:
http://www.fma.org/Orlando/
6th Annual FMA Student
Forecast Competition
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Demonstrate your skills at forecasting
Open to all FMA student members.
Forecast values for specific financial
variables and win prizes!
Work with FMA Faculty Members –
Dr. Li  will be our lead advisor!
To join the team, you must be an FMA
Student Member. To partake email:
FMAchapter@csus.edu
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16 - Deadline for Join FMA Student Member Team
FMA National Honors Society
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The FMA National Honor Society recognizes
scholastic achievement through induction of
students who have demonstrated superior
scholarship.
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Individuals accepted for membership in the
Honor Society have the distinction of belonging
to the ONLY international honorary which
specifically recognizes the achievement of
finance majors and demonstrates their expertise
in areas such as financial economics and decision
making.
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The sashes are silver with a navy blue FMA
International logo.
FMA Social Gatherings
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March 21 - Meet the CBA Dean, Dr. Sanjay
Varshney
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Open to all students
Reception including hors d’oeuvres
+ Special Guest Presenter
3rd floor of the University Union - Foothill Suite
at 6PM
May 31 – FMA Luncheon Banquet
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All student members, all faculty members
(including Dr. Varshney),
Membership Awards
Forecast Competition Awards
1st floor of the University Union – Ballroom I at
11:30 to 2PM
FMA-IMA Alliance
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FMA and the Institute of Management
Accountants (IMA) have allied to support
and promote the new Certified in Financial
Management (CFM) designation.
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The Certification, launched in 1996, has
been recognized by both organizations as
the premier designation in the field of
Financial Management.
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In order to support the growth of a broadbased FMA familiarity with the CFM, IMA is
pleased to offer the following certification
benefit to all members of FMA.
FMA partners with
Association of Financial Professionals
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All first-time undergraduate and MBA
students FMA members, free student
membership in the “AFP”.
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With over 14,000 professional members.
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“AFP” is a resource for continuing
education, financial tools and publications,
career development, certifications,
research, representation to legislators and
regulators, and the development of
industry standards.
Post College FMA member benefits
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Access to on-line publications
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Financial Management
Journal of Applied Finance
On-line special issue on topics such as graduate
programs overview, financial products review,
etc.
FMA survey and Synthesis Series
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practical guides for managers and practitioners
on topics such as pension and retirement plans,
debt management, dividend policy, asset
management, and valuation
Post College FMA member benefits
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Annual Conferences that bring together
academicians, practitioners and students to
present, discuss & learn about new findings
in finance world
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FMA placement clearing house: job and
resumes posting service for doctoral
candidates
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Awards and Honorary recognitions such as
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The FMA Fellow Distinction
Outstanding Financial Executive Award
Addison-Wesley Prize for the Best Paper in FM
Annual Meeting Competitive Paper Awards
European Meeting Competitive Paper Awards
FMA Membership Costs?
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Membership Fee
One year @ $45
Two years @ $70
One year without annual subscription
to FM @ $35
Two years without annual
subscriptions to FM @ $50
Check out the 3-step membership
process:
http://www.csus.edu/org/fma/
membership.htm
Any Questions?
Please email:
FMAchapter@csus.edu