Management accountants are vital to the financial health of organizations. They make critical decisions, safeguard a company’s integrity, and plan for business sustainability. They might be CFOs and controllers, budget analysts and treasurers, or one of many other game changers on internal teams. Most of all, as the majority of the accounting and financial workforce, they help drive an organization’s strategy and value amid an unpredictable market.

Management accountants belong at IMA.

IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business. Founded in 1919, we are one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. We are committed to empowering our 125,000+ members—and those throughout the rest of the profession—to strengthen on-the-job skills, better manage companies, and accelerate careers. We invite our members to discover the myriad possibilities within the profession and build an actionable future in management accounting.

Our global reach

150 countries, and more than 300 professional and student chapters.

Our unique approach

The only organization to offer the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant), our high-ROI credential, that’s always earned through a multi-part exam.

Our Mission

IMA’s mission is to provide a forum for research, practice development, education, knowledge sharing, and advocacy of the highest ethical and best business practices in management accounting and finance.

We do this by:

- Offering our prestigious credential—the CMA®—with a proven return on investment
- Building a professional network that provides career resources and contacts to last a lifetime
- Creating CPE-eligible education programs that improve industry knowledge and leadership potential
- Giving voice to the profession with insightful and timely journals and newsletters
- Serving as a thought leader in cutting-edge research and industry best practices
- Advocating for the profession in a challenging regulatory environment

IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice

IMA upholds the high ethical standards in the business. All members are required to abide by IMA’s Statement of Ethical Professional Practice. Visit IMA’s Ethics Center to learn more.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Fundamental to our core values, IMA is committed to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive member community, accounting and finance profession, organizational workplace, and partner network and to fostering mutual respect between individuals.

IMA embraces a culture of open-mindedness and encourages multiple perspectives to enhance our collaborative solutions, drive innovation, and create and deliver value in all that we do.

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