Welcome to the Chicago Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants!
The Chicago Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants encompasses those that work, study, and/or live in the city of Chicago and its nearby suburbs. This is an active chapter of approximately 500 that provides education and networking opportunities for its members.
Recent Announcements
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RECENT CHAPTER REVITALIZATION!
We're back! A newly appointed Chapter Board is in place and is excited to make the Chicago Chapter an ongoing success. We can't wait to inform you about upcoming events and activities sponsored by our Chapter, or others in the region, that may be of interest to you.
Posted Aug 23, 2011 7:53 PM by IMA Chicago
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IMA’s Salary Survey
IMA’s Salary Survey Featured in USA Today SnapshotIMA®’s 2008 Annual Salary Survey and importance of certification made national news with a USA Today Snapshot. CMAs have greater earning power than their noncertified peers ($125,600 versus $95,974). To view the USA Today Snapshot, click here. From USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co., Inc. Reprinted with Permission
Posted Aug 23, 2011 6:28 PM by IMA Chicago
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New CMA Exam Format
On November 24, 2009, ICMA announced a change to the format and curriculum of the CMA exam program, beginning May 1, 2010. To ensure that the CMA remains the most appropriate designation for accountants and financial professionals in business, the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) announced a change to the format and curriculum of the CMA exam program. Beginning May 1, 2010, the CMA exam will consist of a two-part format focusing on the critical skills of financial planning, analysis, control and decision support. Testing for the current four-part CMA exam format will continue through December 31, 2010.
Posted Aug 23, 2011 6:28 PM by IMA Chicago
Upcoming Events
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IMA Leadership Academy Webinar - FREE
Programs & Events
Save the Date for IMA's free Leadership Academy Webinar
Leadership Academy Webinar
Program Title: Workplace Bias
Thursday, December 8, 2011
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., CST
Presenters: C. S. “Bud” Kulesza, CMA, CFM, Dean
Emeritus, IMA Leadership Academy
Antoinette
Spina, Manager, Bailey, Carr & Co., CPAs
Workplace bias has a significant
negative impact on individuals, organizations and society by creating
additional costs and lost opportunities. In some instances this is legal. In other
instances where it is illegal, bias or discrimination, often takes subtler
forms. Bias and discrimination may occur
intentionally or unintentionally, implicitly or subtly. Whether legal, or not, bias does not have a
positive impact on individuals or organizations. In global organizations it ...
Posted Dec 2, 2011 8:21 PM by IMA Chicago
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Web-based, instructor led CMA Exam Review Seminar (Starts Oct. 25th)
LIVE INTERNET CLASSES
The CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is the leading professional designation in the field of Management Accounting and Finance. The Institute of Management Accountants (and its Institute of Certified Management Accountants) is the organization through which the CMA is offered.
We thank Lee Klebe, Chris Chaconas and the members of the IMA Potomac & Chesapeake Council for their help and encouragement in developing this internet based course. When you enroll, you will be sent books and software, and will be able to get a live webinar for all the parts of the CMA Exam on the various dates shown below. A link will be sent so that you can sign in to the presentation at each date.
SCHEDULE FOR ...
Posted Oct 12, 2011 2:07 PM by IMA Chicago
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FEDERAL & STATE TAX SEMINARS
2011 Federal & State Tax Seminars (9am-1pm)
Thursday, Dec. 1
Springfield
Thursday, Dec. 8
Chicago
Thursday, Dec. 15
Edwardsville
LLCC Capitol City Training Center
130 W. Mason St.
Lower Level Meeting Room
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph
Assembly Hall
Concourse Level
SIU Edwardsville Morris University
Center
Hickory/Hackberry/
Oak/Redbud Rooms - 2nd Floor
These
seminars will deliver information on federal and state tax, e-file and
procedural updates. Additionally, the
IRS’s Director, Collection Midwest Area will provide a presentation on the
Collection’s Fresh Start Initiative.
For
more details or to register visit IDOR’s site at: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=127820,00.html,
or
at the IRS site http://tax.illinois ...
Posted Dec 2, 2011 8:24 PM by IMA Chicago
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IMA’s Inside Talk -Webinar Series
IMA’s Inside Talk -Webinar Series
Program Title: The Need for Speed:
Get Data to Make Great Business Decisions - Fast
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., CST
Presenters: Michael Huzinec, Director, Business
Analytics, Baker Tilly
Alex
Ortiz, Director of Product Marketing, Host Analytics
CFOs often have too little AND too
much information at the same time. What they need is the data to make a great
business decision fast. CFOs tell us they're not getting enough (or timely)
information from their enterprise systems. Simultaneously, they're drowning in
data from their customers or suppliers with even more information in the
offing. Unfortunately, the tools that support great decision-making have been
lacking. How ...
Posted Dec 2, 2011 8:26 PM by IMA Chicago
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Council Meeting
Chicago Chapter Board Meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of each month at 8:30am.
Posted Dec 2, 2011 8:15 PM by IMA Chicago
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