1. When was it established? Its history?
Founded in 1919, we are one of the largest and most respected associations focused
exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession.
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is one of the largest and most respected
associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession.
IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is the worldwide association of accountants
and financial professionals in business.
The organization was founded in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1919 as the National Association of Cost
Accountants (NACA) to promote knowledge and professionalism among cost accountants and
foster a wider understanding of their role in management.
In 1957, name was changed to the National Association of Accountants (NAA), beginning an
era in which it would later develop our hallmark credential, the CMA®.
In 1991, the organization's name was again changed to the Institute of Management
Accountants (IMA), signifying our broader role as the association for accountants and financial
professionals in business.
2. What is its purpose? mission statement?
IMA might have been formed a few years earlier had it not been for World War I, which
delayed Nicholson from implementing his idea for forming an organization that would be “national
in scope” and “whose essential purpose would be the acquiring and diffusing of cost accounting
knowledge.”
3. How many members does it have? What is the nature of the membership? Types of
professions? Student membership?
The IMA has nearly 65,000 members. These members include business leaders, managers,
and decision makers in accounting and finance.
An IMA membership gives you access to the tools, information, and peer networks you need
to enrich your career and add value to your organization. Staff Accountant, Financial Analyst,
Accounting Manager, Manager/Director,Data Analytics...IMA helps accounting and
finance students prepare for career success through conferences, career fairs… Student and
Associate members receive many of the benefits of Regular membership at a significant savings.
· The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation
· Specialized learning opportunities
· Educational assistance, grants, educational competitions
· Around-the-Clock Networking
· Career management resources
· Student leadership conference
4. What kinds of activities is this organization involved in? Training and development?
Monthly meetings? Advocacy? Pro bono work?
Its duties include recording and crunching numbers, helping to choose and manage company
investments, risk management, budgeting, planning, strategizing, and decision making. It contains
lots of courses to help others to develop. Like Financial course online courses…IMA held its Virtual
Annual Meeting of Members. IMA is a global voice for its members on key professional advocacy
issues, serving on various technical committees, voting in key industry organizations, and
empowering finance professionals with solutions that confront the skills gap.
5. Who are the leaders of the organization? Names and titles
Today it is known by the shorthand—IMA—and continue the legacy of professional
excellence begun nearly a century ago. “100 Years and Counting: ,” by: Bud Kulesza,
CMA, CFM, 1999-2000 IMA Chair and John B. Pollara, CMA, 2007-2008 IMA Chair.
6. What does it cost to become a member?
IMA offers membership to full-time faculty members for $135 per year. To qualify, you must
be a full-time faculty member. You will have access to teaching resources such as the IMA
Educational Case Journal with supplemental teaching notes, Statements on Management
Accounting, and much more. For a student membership, it spend less than faculty member, $45 for
one year, $90 for two-year.
7. How does one become a member of this organization?
To qualify for this membership type you must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours at a
college or university. As an IMA Student member, you can learn about the accounting and financial
management profession, explore your future career options, and build your resume and professional
network.
8. Where is the organization's headquartered?
Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., USA, IMA provides localized services through its four
global regions: The Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe and Middle East/Africa.
9. What is their contact information? Address? Phone? Website? etc.
About IMA, website: www.imanet.org.
IMA Global Headquarters
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Phone: (800) 638-4427 or +201 573-9000
Fax: +201 474-1600
IMA China
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. GMT +8
Office: +86-10-8553-4600
Toll-free (in China):+ 86-4000-ima-cma (4000-462-262)
Fax: +86-10-8591-0819
Mailing Address
IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)
10 Paragon Drive, Suite 1
Montvale, NJ 07645-1760
USA
(800) 638-4427
Outside North America: +201 573-9000
10. Any other interesting. useful information about them?
The Certified Management Accountant Certification (CMA) under IMA has always been
hailed as the gold certification in the accounting field, and is recognized by corporate financial
executives around the world. It objectively evaluates the relevant work experience, educational
background, professional knowledge, practical skills, professional ethics, and continuous learning
and development ability of trainees in management accounting and financial management.