Become an IMA Member
Join the most trusted name in management accounting and get access to continuing education, networking, and certifications that make you a strategic leader.
Advance your career as an IMA professional member
Our most popular membership offers helpful resources, access to globally recognized certifications, and networking opportunities with other accounting and finance professionals. Join our community and grow your skills with IMA.
Top professional features:
- Enroll in the CMA program
- Get discounts on premium courses and conferences
- Attend local chapters and events
Additional benefits of professional membership include:
- Everything included in the free membership
- Access the free continuing education library
- Watch free webinars
- Join shared interest groups
- Access the IMA global member directory
- Become a mentor
- Access IMA research
- Participate in research
Additional membership options
Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience, our memberships help advance your career.
Benefits for free members:
- Take the FMAA and CSCA
- Participate in shared interest groups
- Listen to our Count Me In podcast episodes
- Read IMA publications
Students get many of the benefits of the professional membership, plus:
Features unique to student members:
- Join the student Case Competition
- Apply for scholarships to earn your CMA for free
- Attend the annual Student Leadership Conference
- Additional free foundational courses
Features not available to students:
- IMA Educational Case Journal
- Become a mentor
- Discounted global conference pricing
- Free IMA webinars
Academics get all the benefits of the professional membership, plus:
- Apply for research grants
- Take the CMA exam for free
- Access the IMA ethics curriculum and teaching notes
- Access the IMA Educational Case Journal
Corporate members get all the benefits of the professional membership, plus:
- Group pricing and access
- Training specific to your team
- Additional free courses focused on business skill development
- Bulk discounts on premium content and events
You get more than just a membership when you join IMA
Joining the Institute of Management Accountants provides you with additional support and resources. The benefits to your career are endless and can help you set yourself apart from other financial professionals.
Fast-forward your career
Earn globally-recognized credentials and take free continuing education courses.
Connect with your community
Join our local and virtual communities to meet other management accountants.
Stay current
Be up-to-date on the latest accounting and finance trends and technologies.
Expand your influence
Volunteer, speak at conferences, contribute to IMA publications, and more.
“When I’m looking for a job, I’ve been able to reach out to the network to seek assistance, guidance, and counsel.
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