IMA Launches New IMA Accounting Honor Society (IAHS)
March 02 2015 - 10:34AM
Business Wire
IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of
accountants and financial professionals in business, launched today
the IMA Accounting Honor Society (IAHS), designed to recognize and
honor academic achievement in the study of accounting. Students can
visit the brand new IAHS website to join. Visit www.IAHS.org to
learn more.
IAHS membership is available to all students who meet the
eligibility criteria:
- Attend an accredited college or
university
- Be a declared Accounting, Finance, or
IT major
- Have taken a minimum of three
accounting courses
- Be enrolled in junior year or later in
an undergraduate program, or a graduate or Ph.D. program
- Have an overall and accounting GPA of
3.0
- Provide a transcript as proof of
eligibility
- Pay a one-time fee of $50 for lifetime
membership
As part of IAHS benefits, members receive a Certificate of
Recognition, a graduation cord, digital badge recognition, access
to a members-only LinkedIn group, and more.
“In today’s competitive job market, students need a point of
differentiation as they begin their career journey,” said Raef
Lawson, IMA vice president of research and policy and
professor-in-residence.”IMA is excited to recognize outstanding
students for their achievement by creating a society of
career-minded professionals.”
About IMA Accounting Honor Society (IAHS)
The IMA Accounting Honor Society recognizes and honors students
for their academic achievement in the study of accounting and meet
other specific eligibility criteria. IAHS is supported by a
Corporate Advisory Board comprised of influential leaders from the
business and education community. For more information about IAHS,
please visit www.iahs.org.
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 75,000 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.
IMAMarc Gerrone, (201)
474-1502mgerrone@imanet.orgorStern +
AssociatesKristy Skowronski, (908)
325-3874kskowronski@sternassociates.com