IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) has opened early bird registration for its 95th Annual Conference & Exposition, to be held at the Hilton Minneapolis on June 21-25, 2014. The event boasts distinguished speakers and engaging events tailored to accountants and financial professionals looking for continuing education, networking and career advancement.

The prestigious keynote speakers will address some of the most pressing topics in the accounting and finance fields, such as data protection against hackers and business strategy in a slow economic recovery. Speakers include:

  • Captain Richard Phillips, Captain of the Maersk Alabama
    Steering Your Ship Through Rough Waters: Lessons on Leadership"
  • Christine Romans, Chief Business Correspondent, CNN
    "Smart is the New Rich - Challenges and Opportunities in the Economic Recovery"
  • Joe Theismann, World Champion Quarterback, Broadcaster and Entrepreneur
    "Challenge of Change"
  • Russ Golden, Chairman, FASB
    FASB Update

The conference--which is to be attended by more than 900 CFOs, controllers and other finance practitioners--also features an exhibit hall showcasing the latest technology and resources in the industry. Professionals will be able to meet potential customers, gain qualified leads and find new ways to expand the value they create within their organization.

Attendees can earn 28 or more NASBA-approved continuing professional education (CPE) credits by attending the offered learning sessions.

Early Bird registration, available for a limited time, provides savings of up to $295. For complete information on the Annual Conference and registration, visit: www.imaconference.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 65,000 members in 120 countries and 300 professional and student chapters. IMA provides localized services through its offices in Montvale, N.J., USA; Zurich, Switzerland; Dubai, UAE; and Beijing, China. For more information about IMA, please visit www.imanet.org.

IMA
Marc Gerrone, 201-474-1502
mgerrone@imanet.org
or
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