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NJ 07645 •(800) 638-4427 •(201) 573-9000 • [www.imanet.org](www.imanet.org)  \nWelcome  \nIMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is the association of accountants and financial professionals working in business. We are committed to helping you—and our more than 100,000 members worldwide—to strengthen your financial management skills, power your organization’s performance, and grow your career potential. Please use this guide to make the most of our services and resources.  \nIMA Membership  \nCMA® Certification  \nMember Discounts  \nResearch & Advocacy  \nPeer Networking  \nPublications  \nJob Connection  \nContinuing Education  \nCMA® (Certified Management Accountant)  \nEarn a Valued Credential  \nOneof the most widely recognized benefits available to IMA members is access to the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) program. This rigorous, highly respected credential recognizes and rewards your expertise in the critical disciplines of financial planning and analysis, internal control, and decision support.  \nThe CMA  \nLeading employers know that CMAs have what it takes to manage an effective finance operation—and drive business performance.  \nGlobally, CMAs earn 62% more in median salary and 67% more in median total compensation than their non-CMA peers.*  \nExam Support  \nAll CMA candidates receive a comprehensive Exam Support Package, which includes retired exam questions, and an online exam readiness assessment tool.  \nThose seeking exam study materials can purchase the CMA Learning System, a comprehensive package that includes textbooks of 1,000+ pages of key conceptsand complex questions, online practice tests with 2,000+ questions and explanations, and relevant resources. IMA also offers live instructor-led classes, an Online Intensive Review course that highlights critical exam concepts, or blended formats to meet your specific study style.  \nExam Scheduling  \nCMA exams are administered in a user-friendly computerized format. Exams are offered in hundreds of cities worldwide, with new locations being added regularly.  \nTo learn more,  \n[visit www.imanet.org](visit www.imanet.org) or call Member Services at (800) 638-4427.  \nCMAs 67% more  \nnon-CMAs  \nGlobally, CMAs earn 67% more in median total compensation than their non-CMA peers.  \n*IMA’s 2018 Global Salary Survey, [https://www.imanet.org/career-resources/salary-information?ssopc=1](https://www.imanet.org/career-resources/salary-information?ssopc=1) .  \nPeer Networking  \nBuild Professional Bridges  \nIMA helps you connect with your peers. 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