OUR MISSION
To provide Michigan State University students with interactive opportunities to develop professional skills within the realm of management accounting and financial management and to promote CMA certification and enhance understanding of ethical practices through affiliation with the national Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
WHO WE ARE
We are an official chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants established in October 2013, sponsored by the Lansing / Jackson IMA chapter, as well as a registered MSU student organization.
WHAT WE DO
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Educational meeting to introduce you to the management accounting/financial management practices and career opportunities in manufacturing, service, and government.
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Seminars on ethics, not-for-profits, and education sectors.
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Career development and job seeking skills such as interviewing techniques, etiquette, and dressing for success.
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Plant tours and industry visits to provide exposure to different products, services, facilities, and methods of operation.
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Community service to give back to local community and grow as professionals through giving.
CMA CERTIFICATION & SCHOLARSHIP
The Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) designation was developed in 1972 to provide an objective measure of an individual’s knowledge and competence in the field of management accounting. IMA’s CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification is a professional credential that can be earned in the advanced management accounting and financial management fields. The certification signifies that the person possesses knowledge in the areas of financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics, the skills most in demand on finance team around the world. The CMA is a U.S.-based, globally recognized certification offered by The Institute of Management Accountants.
