Discounted two-year IMA membership and CMA Exam bundle

Dubai, UAE; January 28, 2015

IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the world's leading associations representing the management accounting profession, today announced details of a promotion designed to give the Middle East's accounting and finance professionals a 2015 career boost.

Until February 15, 2015, new members can get a bundle comprising a two-year IMA membership package and the Certified Management Accounting (CMA®) exam entrance fee for a discounted price of US$240.

Since the CMA's inception in 1972, approximately 40,000 professionals have earned the certification by passing an exhaustive exam that evaluates expertise in the areas of financial planning, analysis, control, decision support and professional ethics. Designed to meet the needs of businesses, the CMA translates into significant career opportunities. According to IMA's 2014 Salary Survey, CMA holders in the UAE earn 50 percent more in salary and 31 percent more in total compensation than those without the certification.

Hanadi Khalife, IMA Middle East Director, said: "The IMA's New Year promotion bundle is aimed at giving finance and accounting professionals a head start in 2015 by making it more accessible than ever to enrol in the CMA program. The rigorous management accounting certification offers greater earning power to individuals while enhancing the ability of employers to meet the challenges of the new financial environment."

IMA's membership in the Middle East is at record levels, standing at over 11,900 as of June 30, 2014. There are more than 6,000 CMA candidates in the Middle East, spanning 13 countries.

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About IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants)
IMA®, the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. Globally, IMA supports the profession through research, the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) program, continuing education, networking and advocacy of the highest ethical business practices. IMA has a global network of more than 70,000 members in 140 countries and 300 professional and student chapters. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., USA, IMA provides localized services through its four global regions: The Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Middle East/Africa. For more information about IMA, please visit www.imanet.org.

For further information, please contact:
Tameem Alkintar
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
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Tameem.alkintar@bm.com

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