There are a number of professional organizations throughout the world that represent the interest of the management accountant professional, providing educational materials and other services to the management accountant. A partial list of some of these organizations is provided below:

• Institute of Management AccountingLinks to an external site.
• AICPA & CIMA Association of International Certified Professional AccountantsLinks to an external site.
• Chartered Professional Accountants CanadaLinks to an external site.
• Financial Executives InternationalLinks to an external site.

Instructions

Look into a couple of these (or try to find others) and first write up a short explanation on how the different organizations support the profession of management accountant, that is, the nature and extent of the publications they offer, educational programs, and other services. Use specific examples that you notice in reviewing the websites.

Then answer:

What are your career aspirations?

Do you plan to obtain any certifications?