“The Certification offered through the IMA has been very valuable to me. The CMA certification has enhanced my career. I also thoroughly enjoy the networking and friendship development that takes place through the IMA.” — Dr. Olen Greer, Missouri State University

“The IMA provides true professional development beyond debits and credits. It also provides a connection with other people who have a similar skill set and shared goals.”
— Pat Lee, Mediacom

“One of the biggest benefits I get from the IMA is the continuing education at the local and national meetings. The IMA helps me improve my professional knowledge and gain technical skills. Also the networking with other accounting professionals through the IMA is great.”
— Terry Jones, Custom Metalcraft


“The IMA is a great networking tool. You meet some great people from all different industries. I also love the professional development offered through the IMA. The IMA puts on some great seminars and conferences. I look forward to the conference every year.”
— Katie Aton-Jackson, Missouri State University

“I work in a small company in a small town and the IMA is my only opportunity to network with other accountants. The IMA really helps me keep my skills current and gives me new ideas. The continuing education and conferences are also great. I always leave inspired.”
— Laura Ronald, Hammons Products Co.

“The IMA rocks – and it keeps on getting better. We are bringing in new ideas and implementing changes to make this organization more dynamic. We exemplify how the managerial accounting profession has adapted to an ever-changing business environment.”
— Brent Kembell, UMB Bank

“The ideas and advice I’ve received from members has been very valuable. You also have the opportunity to contribute to the success of other people from undergrad students to CFO’s.”
— Pat Lee, Mediacom

“I have two professional certifications from the IMA –Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Financial Manager (CFM) certifications. When I was looking for different employment years ago these certifications helped.”
— Terry Jones, Custom Metalcraft