• All chapter meetings are open to accounting students and provide wonderful networking opportunities and a way to meet practicing professionals in the local area and explore your future.
 
• The Tampa Bay Chapter members are available to come to campus to speak to accounting groups and classes.
 
• Tampa Bay Chapter Scholarships. 

• STUDENT NIGHT. 

Each year the students and their chapters vie for the Award of Excellence (AOE) and Outstanding Student Chapter.

These programs aim to engage all student chapters to promote IMA's mission and vision as well as to provide a broad spectrum of activities and services to its Student members. http://imanet.org/PDFs/Public/Scholarships_Rewards/AOE%202009-2010%20summary.pdf

• At the National Level:

As an IMA Student member, you can learn about the accounting and financial management profession, explore your future career options, and build your résumé and professional network.

Student Membership -  Student members access to many IMA membership benefits at significantly reduced rates:

IMA Student membership fee of $39 (regularly $195)

Reduced CMA certification entrance and exam fees.  STUDENTS CAN SIT FOR AND PASS THE CMA EXAM WHILE WORKING ON THEIR UNDERGRADUATE ACCOUNTING DEGREE!!!

Opportunity for a scholarship to attend the IMA Annual Conference & Exposition

IMA Student membership is available to individuals who are:

Enrolled in at least six (6) undergraduate or graduate credit hours, or the equivalent, per semester

Reside in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico

Student membership can be held for a maximum of six (6) years. Students who become Professional members can't revert back to Student membership.  Membership application:  http://www.imaonlinestore.com/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabId=180

The programs and benefits for Student members include:

Student Leadership Conference
This exclusive IMA event enables students to explore management accounting career options first-hand while networking with experienced professionals. 

http://www.imastudentconference.org/

Scholarships
IMA sponsors a variety of scholarships to help offset the high cost of education:

IMA Memorial Education Fund Scholarships

Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship

Rolf S. Jaehnigen Family Scholarship

IMA Foundation for Applied Research grant program for doctoral students pursuing research in management accounting

Networking
IMA offers several options for you to engage with other students, professionals, academics, and thought leaders:

Student chapters at colleges and universities

Local IMA chapters throughout the U.S.

Proprietary LinkUp IMA social network

Publications and Educational Resources

Strategic Finance

Campus Connection newsletter

Topical and timely webinars

McLeod Library, offering assistance with research and bibliographies

Job Connection
Once you enter the profession, you will have access to:

A specialized page on LinkUp IMA helps job-seeking members find positions

An excellent source of targeted job postings in accounting and finance

CMA Certification
Begin the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) program while you are still in school and get a head start on earning this essential credential.

Special Offers
Exclusive offers are available from quality brands such as Bank of America, FedEx, Hertz, and Geico on a range of business and professional services, including: