ABOUT US

Established in 1964, the Accounting Club is a proud Student Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants whose main goal is to promote the professional and personal development of its members.

In cooperation with the School of Accountancy, we provide additional perspectives and supplemental information concerning public, private, and governmental accounting through carefully planned social and business-oriented events. We continue to rank high among the largest student organizations within the Shidler College of Business and welcome students from all academic disciplines.

OUR MISSION

• To provide members with opportunities for academic, personal, and professional development so they may contribute effectively and ethically to society and their organizations.
• To serve the community and develop conscientious members of the community through participation in civic activities.
• To build unity within the club while establishing friendships and networks that extend beyond the college career.
• To educate members about the opportunities provided by all sectors of the accounting industry.
• To aspire continuous improvement in all activities to ensure that members perform effectively in today's business environment.

OUR BENEFITS

• Exposure to the professional accounting environment through club-coordinated tours and professional interactions.
• Access to up-to-date information through seminars and workshops conducted by University faculty and members of the business community.
• Opportunity for networking and personal growth through social activities and sporting events.
• Exposure to professional organizations which include, but not limited to: IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors), IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), HAPA (Hawai'i Association of Public Accountants), HSCPA (Hawai'i Society of Certified Public Accountants).

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS

IMA Members are todays leaders, managers, and decision makers in management accounting and financial management. As Members, we are dedicated to continued professional development, to achieving the highest levels of professional certification, and to supporting each other in our commitment to professional excellence.

Globalization and standardization combined with more stringent financial reporting requirements means a continuum of change in practice, rules and regulations, ethics, and execution of accounting and financial strategy in all areas of operation. As Members, we are the most prepared and the most proactive professionals in this changing environment. The future of the management accounting profession relies heavily on leadership and on dedication to continued professional development and to supporting and mentoring the leaders of tomorrow.

STATEMENT OF MISSION

To provide a dynamic forum for management accounting and finance professionals to develop and advance their careers through certification, research and practice development, education, networking, and the advocacy of the highest ethical and professional practices.

VISION STATEMENT

The world's leading association for management accounting and finance professionals.

BENEFITS OF IMA MEMBERSHIP

Professional Network

With Membership topping 67,000, we can within minutes via the IMA network talk with peers, find answers to current issues, and seek relevant professional advice. Literally, the Membership population, with greater than 1.5 million years of combined professional experience, is at our fingertips.

MIGs/e-Mail Groups

Member Interest Groups (MIGs) are composed of IMA Members who share similar professional roles and special interests. They join a MIG so they can network more readily with their counterparts in other companies and get the latest information about what is going on in their field. Areas of interest are: Controllers Council, Cost Management Group, the Small-Business Council, and the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Group, the newest MIG. Members also benefit from 13 industry sector and 6 topic groups supported by threaded e-mail discussion at no additional cost.

Strategic Finance and Management Accounting Quarterly

Strategic Finance is the flagship publication of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). The publication represents the spirit and mission of management accounting and financial management today. Through our award-winning monthly magazine, we provide the latest information about practices and trends in finance, accounting, and information management that will impact Members and their jobs. Our thought-provoking articles also offer advice that will help financial professionals perform their jobs more effectively, advance their careers, grow personally and professionally, and make their organizations more profitable.

Management Accounting Quarterly is a quarterly, refereed online journal. In this publication, we provide in-depth articles by and for academics and practitioners of corporate (management) accounting and financial management. Subjects include cost/management accounting techniques, ABC/ABM, statistical process controls, target costing, theory of constraints, methods of calculating stock options, techniques to improve accounting and finance education, new theories in finance and accounting, and more.

International Reach

Our International Membership and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) candidacy is growing at a faster rate than our U.S. Membership. Nearing 5,000 International Members, it is clear that the International management accounting community recognizes the value and benefit of CMA certification and IMA Membership. Global economy and trade demand full command of International and U.S. regulations and accounting strategy. The CMA certification will continue to encompass U.S. Standards while increasing focus on International Accounting Standards (IAS), making the CMA a global certification.

Local Chapters

Our local chapters are the backbone of the organization. Fueled and managed solely by dedicated volunteers, the local chapters provide an added layer of community and personalization to IMA Membership. Chapter events include networking and professional development. Members involved in local chapters have improved their leadership skills and have developed lifelong friendships through their hard work, involvement, and volunteerism.

The Information Center, facilitated by an IMA-staffed cybrarian, is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. –5 p.m. ET via library@imanet.org or 201-474-1535, ext.1587. Our cybrarian will brainstorm with you on your search and research requirements and will facilitate a search through the McLeod Library here at the IMA headquarters and through IMA’s Internet research resources. Resources include the ProQuest Accounting Database. Typically, research requests are completed within 72 hours.

IMA Research Department

Through our long-standing commitment to conduct research for the management accounting profession and to identify financial management trends to meet the challenges of the new millennium, IMA provides its Members with information of strategic importance and with extensive opportunities to build their professional knowledge and advance their careers.

IMA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

To read more on the benefits of joining IMA download the *member benefits brochure.