Oakland East Bay Chapter

Beta Alpha Psi-Epsilon Psi Chapter
CSU - East Bay

IMA Holds High Standards for Management Accounting Certification;
Announces Position on CGMA Designation

IMA® recognizes efforts by AICPA and CIMA to create a new management accounting designation, as this reinforces the critical role management accountants play in today’s competitive global marketplace. However, the absence of proper testing and assessment during the three-year grandfathering period – in which U.S. CPAs who meet basic experience criteria and pay a fee will receive the CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) designation – is troubling. Equally concerning is a six-month, free auto-enrollment period in which CPAs who meet the education criteria automatically become CGMAs and are then required to “opt out.”

In contrast, IMA believes the most credible means for certifying competency in management accounting is by studying for and passing a rigorous testing program, combined with an educational and experience requirement. To date, the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA®), the certification affiliate of IMA, has issued more than 36,000 CMA® certificates to professionals who have earned their credential by passing a rigorous multipart exam.

Backed by 40 years of management accounting innovation and insight from IMA, the CMA credential is today’s most market-relevant assessment of professional accounting and finance career qualifications.

As IMA continues to support the growing field of management accounting, the organization also hopes that all accounting associations keep sight of the ultimate mission to responsibly serve individuals, the profession, and society by assuring the skills of management accountants are verified and fully aligned with the needs and standards of today’s businesses.

In fulfilling its mission of advancing the profession, IMA intends to be a fierce competitor in ensuring that organizational capability is enhanced with properly certified management accounting professionals.

Join the Discussion

IMA members and nonmembers are invited to join an online discussion, “What does it mean to be a management accountant?,” on LinkUp IMA. Tell us what IMA and the CMA mean to you.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK SESSION

OTHER CHAPTERS TECHNICAL MEETINGS

EXCEL IN ACCOUNTING

RENO EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR and TRAINING

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK SESSION

Sponsored by:

One of the most valuable products offered by the IMA is a training program introducing and explaining up-to-the-minute accounting and finance issues. View 4 video training programs and participate in the group discussion after each screening and receive 4 hours of CPE credit.

Robert Half International and local IMA Groups (The Oakland - East Bay, Diablo Valley, and Amador Valley Chapters) are proud to offer Saturday Morning viewing and discussion session of current FMN tape to our membership for the remarkably low price of only $ 40.00!* We really want to emphasize that these sessions are a genuinely interesting way of keeping current with impacts and changes in Accounting and Finance.

*(Fee waived for Guests of RHI)

WHEN:          Saturday, May 12, 2012
                        Program begins at 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
                        A light brunch will be served.

ADDRESS: Robert Half/Accountemps Office Building: Training Room
5720 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton

DIRECTIONS: From 680 South, take the Stoneridge Drive exit, turn right (east) onto Stoneridge Drive, Office is located on the right just past Hacienda Dr.
From 680 North, take the Stoneridge Drive exit, turn left (east) onto Stoneridge Drive, Office is located on the right just past Hacienda Dr.

EARN: 4 hours CPE Credit. (Late arrivals earn fewer hours).

COST: $ 40.00.
Full breakfast and lunch included in cost

RSVP: Contact: Dodi Monti Email: tomndodi@garlic.com or Call: 408-832-7770

FMN Program

Golden West &
Pacific Nortwest Councils
of the IMA present:

REST 2013

February 18-20, 2010

The Golden West Council and the Pacific Northwest Council of IMA, representing 28 chapters in eight states, is pleased to present the premier educational event in the Western U.S. – REST 2013. This two and a half day program celebrates its 19th year of offering high quality, leading edge programs geared to accounting and finance professionals. Prior year attendees have been impressed with the quality of topics and speakers, combined with a low cost destination served by airlines, and offering low cost transportation. This type of seminar is an excellent opportunity for both business and personal networking not available through other CPE delivery mediums.

REST 2013 offers an excellent opportunity to earn 21 hours of CPE.

Two Tracks to choose from - 12 Different Classes in Accounting, Finance, Management, Professional Development, and much more.

Special Session: "Audit the Casino" - Special arrangements have been made with the Atlantis Hotel and Casino to conduct on Friday a simplified Operational Audit of various hotel & casino operations.

Participants will work in teams, and at the conclusion of the audit a presentation will be made to the Atlantis CFO and his staff summarizing the findings. Enrollment will be limited.