Dallas Fort Worth Area Chapter of IMA: MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Becoming a Member

There are many choices on the professional landscape for those in the accounting field. But there is only one choice for global professionals in the management accounting and finance field who work inside organizations. That choice is the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

Today's global economy and trade demand full command of global regulations and accounting strategies. That's why IMA's global membership continues to expand - IMA is the leading organization for management accounting and finance professionals worldwide.

Some of the benefits and programs you can tap into whenever you need once you join IMA include Communities, Professional Credential, Professional Development, Publications, Online Library, Leading-Edge Research, IMA Ethics Center, and Career Management Resources. For more information on each of these and other benefits, go to Benefits of IMA.

When you join IMA, you also become a member of a local chapter which provides you with professional development programs, networking opportunities with other accounting/finance professionals and recruiters, leadership training, and mentoring. For more information, go to Benefits of Chapter Membership. For more information on the Dallas Fort Worth Area Chapter, contact any of the Board Members listed on the Contact Us Page.

A variety of Membership Categories are available at IMA and provide information, networking and services that are relevant to each step along your career path, beginning with our college student members.

To join IMA, complete the Membership Application Form online or contact a Member Service Associate at 800-638-4427.

Young Professionals

Just starting your career? Consider our Young Professional Membership. Let IMA help you succeed with a flexible package that expands with you as you enter and then grow your career. Those who are under the age of 33 can take advantage of a special discounted membership rate. Tap into IMA's tools, resources, and networking opportunities designed to help you succeed.

Student Membership

Student Membership is available to full-time students, who receive all the benefits of regular members. By joining the IMA, you have identified yourself as a forward-looking professional interested in your career progression and development. Most important, you will establish personal friendships and professional contacts before you graduate. Since our members are found at every level of business, industry, public accounting, education, and government, the IMA can be your open door to opportunity.

The following area schools participate and support IMA:

DeVry University Irving (Dallas)
Texas A&M University - Commerce
University of Dallas
University of North Texas
University of North Texas Dallas
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth Area Chapter Program Directory

The program directory (roster) is only available to members of the Dallas Fort Worth Area Chapter. To download the directory, click on the following link (user name is lower case d followed by your IMA membership number with no space in between; password is your last name in lower case, for hyphenated names use the second name) - 2009-10 Dallas Fort Worth Area IMA Program Directory. Due to the substantial size of this file (2+ meg), it is strongly recommended that you first save this file locally on your hard drive, or it is possible that the file (.pdf file) will not open and an error message will be received instead.

Stuart Cameron McLeod Society

Membership in the Stuart Cameron McCleod Society (SCMS) consists of current and past national officers and directors of the Institute of Management Accountants. The purpose of the SCMS is to promote and perpetuate friendships developed through service in IMA. It also provides an opportunity for its members, through their interest and experience, to offer leadership and guidance in the development, growth, and expansion of the Institute of Management Accountants.

For more information on the SCMS, click here.