Be a part of IMA virtual communities

Make connections with other like-minded professionals from all over the world in our member-only communities and Shared Interest Groups.

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Build connections anytime, anywhere

In addition to in-person events and chapters, you can be a part of virtual communities where it's easy to interact with accounting and finance professionals from all over the world. Can't make it to in-person events? Join us online, wherever you area.

Here are a few benefits of joining our virtual communities:

  • Expand your professional network
  • Demonstrate your leadership to current and future employers
  • Learn from people in similar roles
  • Find (or become) a mentor
  • Develop relationships with a mentor
  • Volunteer to give back to the profession
  • Feature your participation on your resume or LinkedIn

Learn more about groups we have for both members and non-members below.

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Member-only communities

Joining the our private community allows you to ask questions and get answers from other active IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) members. This space is open to any topics of discussion — whether you're looking for support on your CMA journey or curious about how other members stay on top of the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.

Whatever you're curious about, ask away! This community is specific to IMA members only, so join now to get involved.

How to participate:

  • 1
    Become an IMA member
  • 2
    Visit the Communities page

    Make sure you're logged in to see the conversations

  • 3
    Start a conversation or join in on one that’s already started

Shared Interest Groups for all

The IMA Shared Interest Groups are structured communities with leaders and moderators who guide discussions and hold virtual events for learning and networking. Simply make a free IMA account to participate.

Technology Solutions and Practices

Learn more about current and emerging technological advancements and how they relate to the field of management accounting.

Visit Technology Solutions and Practices

Sustainable Business Management

Learn more about sustainable business management and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting.

Visit Sustainable Business Management

Small Business

For small businesses to discuss best practices and the unique issues that impact their financial reporting.

Visit our Small Business group

People and Culture

Grow your skills in creating respectful and inclusive work cultures by fostering open communication, belonging, and learning.

Visit our People and Culture group

Not for Profit

A resource for Not for Profit professionals and those who want to understand more about the non-profit sector.

Visit our Not for Profit group

Performance Management

For financial professionals who develop the processes for setting strategy to optimize organizational performance.

Visit our Performance Management group

Profitability and Cost Management

Learn more about cutting-edge methodologies that ensure efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in cost accounting and profitability.

Visit our Profitability and Cost group

Banking and Financial Services

A dedicated space for sharing research and advocacy for ethical business practices tailored to the banking and financial services sector.

Visit our Banking and Finance group

Professional Ethics

Learn more about the highest standards of ethical conduct and how to foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership.

Visit our Professional Ethics group
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The ability to exchange ideas in real time with professionals around the world is no longer a convenience — it is a competitive advantage.

Pedro San MartínIMA Profitability and Cost Management Shared Interest Group

More ways to connect with IMA members

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Guidelines for communities

Each Shared Interest Group is a respectful and welcoming place for all participants. Learn more about our community guidelines.

Guidelines
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Does IMA have in-person communities, too?

IMA offers local chapters around the world to network with your peers in person.

Local chapters