IMA Middle East

General information

Empowering accountants and financial professionals to drive business performance.

IMA is the worldwide association for accountants and financial professionals working in business. We are committed to helping you–and our more than 80,000 members–to expand your professional skills, better manage your organization, and enhance your career.

The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential is the advanced professional certification that delivers tangible value. It demonstrates your command of the critical accounting and financial management skills demanded by today’s dynamic businesses, translating into significant career opportunities for you.

The first CMA exam was offered in 1972, and the program is celebrating more than 40 years as the gold standard certification for accountants and financial professionals in business. Find out why more than 40,000 professionals worldwide—and today’s top global employers in business—have valued this essential credential:

Strengthen your skills
Power your career through our highly respected CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) credential and best-in-class professional development programs.

Connect with your peers
Grow your professional network through the LinkUp IMA community, conferences, and local chapter.

Inform your strategic viewpoint
Expand your knowledge with thought-leading publications and research on industry trends and developments.

Expand your career potential
Market yourself with a portfolio of customizable professional development services to enhance your knowledge, professional leadership skills, and future opportunities.

Serving the profession since 1919.

There are an estimated 1.1 million accountants and financial professionals working in the U.S., of which nearly 75% work inside organizations. Millions more work in these professions globally.

Employment of accountants is expected to grow by 16% between 2010 and 2020.

IMA represents more than 65,000 members who work in public and private corporations, academia, and not-for-profit institutions.

IMA has over 300 professional and student chapters worldwide.
Today, there are more than 20,000 active CMAs (Certified Management Accountants).

Professionals with a CMA can earn 32% more in total compensation on average than non certified peers.