Institute of Certified Management Accountants:
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is dedicated to excellence within the
management accounting and financial management professions. One of IMA's most valuable
member benefits is its sponsorship of the CMA and CFM programs. These programs are
administered by the ICMA.
Certified Management Accountant: The Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
designation was developed by the ICMA in 1972 to provide an objective measure of the
individual's knowledge and competence in the field of management accounting. Only the CMA
program recognizes the unique proficiencies required for success in this challenging
profession.
Certified in Financial Management: The CFM recognizes the unique skills,
experience, and knowledge of the financial management professional. The ICMA has created
the CFM Program to provide an objective measure of an individual's knowledge and
competence in this field.
Gulf South Council: Professional Certifications
Committee: This committee is responsible for all Council activities related to the
CMA program including, but not limited to, promotion and maintenance of information about
review programs in respect to the CMA. The committee reports to the Council Second
Vice President.