The Institute of Management Accountants is the leading professional organization devoted exclusively to management accounting and financial management members. The Silicon Valley Chapter of IMA provides members with personal and professional development opportunities through education, association with business professionals and certification in management accounting skills. The organization is recognized universally by the financial community as a respected institution influencing the concepts and ethical practices of management accounting. One of our highest priorities is affordable and relevant Continuing Professional Education. We offer CPE through our conferences, controllership courses, FMN sessions, and monthly technical sessions. Members in the IMA range from management accountants and financial managers just beginning their careers to presidents and chief financial officers of major corporations. Members also include certified public accountants, educators, students and many involved with federal, state and local governments.

Conferences

Silicon Valley Chapter's conferences provide educational sessions and valuable networking opportunities to build your skills and capabilities to become a valuable, strategic business partner, and a champion to your company's bottom line. These conferences offer a variety of networking opportunities. From receptions to discussion lunches, you will have plenty of time to share best practices and learn from other industry professionals.

Controllership Course

Controllership is a significant carrier path among the wide variety of accounting and finance professions. A controller analyzes and develops timely and accurate financial information, enabling the company to deliver and improve its future overall performance. Controllers are forward looking, acting as the businesses headlights. Controller maintain both a theoretical understanding and practical skills in advanced management accounting, process and structure cost control, and revenue stream management. In short, the controller's job is to make the company's business objectives achievable. By attending these sessions you will learn the Controllership role in developing a scalable acumen with concrete rules and procedures to ensure business is transacted with integrity, consistency, and reliability.

Monthly Meetings

Our monthly meetings typically provide 1 - 3 hours of Continuing Professional Education. Technical Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

National Events

IMA National Conferences

Live Webinars

CMA Exam Prep

CPE Self Study