INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS Student chapter 2015-16

Agenda Welcome – Jennifer Carrow – President, Student Chapter IMA @ GVSU Intro to IMA – Paulette Ratliff-Miller – Student Advisor IMA @ GVSU – Jennifer Carrow Questions and ideas

Intro to IMA IMA Website http://www.imanet.org/

Scholarships Availability Previous Success

Past Conferences 2010 – took 2 students to Anaheim, CA 2011 – took 3 students to Cincinnati, OH 2012 – took 4 students to San Antonio, TX 2013 – took 8 students to Charlotte, NC 2014 – took 10 students to Indianapolis, IN 2015 – This could be you in Orlando, FL

16th Annual Student Leadership Conference The conference is to be held on November 12-14, 2015, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.  It offers students the opportunity to explore new directions for their careers. For more details, visit www.imaslc.org.  For three days, attendees will be inspired by speakers, create new relationships, and connect with industry leaders in a dynamic, friendly environment. Through educational and insightful presentations, students will be offered the opportunity to learn more about the value of the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification, networking strategies, and leadership development. 

Competitions

Other resources Webinars Journals

NETWORKING Grand Rapids Chapter Meetings September – BDO Revenue Recognition October – Excel Risks and Best Practices November – Tax Update December – Kids Food Basket (Volunteering)

IMA @ GVSU Officers – Elections at next meeting President President Elect (Vice President) *must be available for next semester Treasurer Director of Communications Director of Activities Director of Recruiting Director at Large Positions will be for 1 semester but automatically renewable for another

IMA @ GVSU Dues Requirements $10 per semester $25 IMA (international) membership Requirements Seidman student 5 hours community service Must register with IMA Cannot miss more than 2 meetings per semester NOTE: no GPA or credit hour requirements

IMA @ GVSU Meetings Every two weeks Speakers Plant tours Activities Volunteer opportunities

PAST Plant Tours Includes: Steelcase Hudsonville Ice Cream Stryker

PAST SPEAKERS Includes: FBI Koetze Nuts Excell experts IMA representatives

PAST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Habitat for Humanity Comprenew

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