Welcome to the Sangamon Valley Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants!
Recent Announcements
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It's Time
What do I mean by "It's Time"? I mean that it is time to take charge of your career and move forward. No one is responsible for your career but you. So what are you going to do to move your career forward?
I talk to a lot of people and hear about how busy they are and how they don't have time to attend IMA or other professional meetings unless required to by the companies for which they work. I understand being busy, but I also know that I am going to have to take charge and find the time to do the things that will impact my career path. My challenge to our members this year ...
Posted Oct 8, 2011 7:06 AM by ConnieL13@live.com
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Posted Jul 30, 2011 9:53 AM by ConnieL13@live.com
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Study Habits to Avoid- Part 2
Melissa Leonard Gleim Chapter Coordinator Last month's article highlighted several bad study habits candidates should avoid when preparing for the CMA exam, such as cramming at the last minute, studying with your bed nearby, and listening to loud music while studying for your exam. This article provides additional habits to avoid picking up from the start to guarantee your success on the exam. Multi-Tasking: Busy accounting professionals are accustomed to performing several activities simultaneously. This juggling act may prove effective when there are many daily tasks that need to be done in a short amount of time. When studying, however, candidates retain more material when they focus all of their attention to a single task.Fix: Set aside ...
Posted Oct 8, 2011 6:08 AM by ConnieL13@live.com
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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 Oct 23, 2010 10:54 AM by ConnieL13@live.com
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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 Oct 23, 2010 10:54 AM by ConnieL13@live.com
Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Meetings
IMA Seminar on Ethics
Parkland College, Champaign
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Time - 3pm-5pm
2 hours CPE, Cost $20
Posted Oct 8, 2011 6:13 AM by ConnieL13@live.com
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Posted Oct 23, 2010 12:44 PM by ConnieL13@live.com
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Chapter Meeting Schedule
November 2011 - Wine Tasting/Tour Event
Check back for more details
December 2011 - No Meeting
January 2012 - Annual Tax Update
Monday, January 23, 2012
February 2012 - IFRS Update
March 2012 - Fraud/Forensic Accounting
April 2012 - TBD
May 2012 - TBD
Posted Oct 8, 2011 7:07 AM by ConnieL13@live.com
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