President's Message

Welcome to the North Central Regional Council of the Institute of Management Accountants (the IMA).  We are comprised of five chapters located in Iowa and Nebraska:

Membership in your local IMA chapter will likely be your entrance into, literally, the world of opportunities offered by the IMA.  Discover the value of being part of IMA's strong global network of professional chapters and councils, where you can choose from a variety of activities that allow you to identify best practices, network, and to pursue a certification (the CMA) that is oftentimes cited as being more relevant internationally ("the gold standard") than the collegiately-supported (at least in the U.S.) CPA.  

If you are an IMA member, I encourage you to become active in your local chapter, which starts by attending meetings.  The more people that attend, the diversity of thought naturally increases.  From there, please volunteer, where, if you're interested, a leadership role likely awaits. 

If you are not already a member, a world of opportunity is just a click away - click here to join. 
IMA is an outstanding source to gain knowledge, make new contacts, and enjoy an hour or two each month discussing interesting topics with like-minded professionals.  The IMA also offers our members a series of free CPE-accredited webinars on both traditional and cutting-edge topics which you can participate in from anywhere with internet access.

If you need help connecting with your local IMA chapter, please reach out to me at northcentral@imacouncil.org
Keep in touch,

Gregory J. Ward, CMA, CPA, CIA
President, North Central Regional Council