Question

Go to a professional association meeting, such as a local chapter meeting of the Institute of Management Accountant (IMA), Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA), or your state board of accountancy. Explain what you learned from this meeting and how this will influence your accounting career. Please write 1000-1500 words about the above topic.

Answer 1

Institute of Management Accountant (IMA) :

IMA is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business and is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession.

It would help us to understand the Management accountants roles and responsibilities in the organization's point of view. Management account will play vital role in taking critical organization's decisions, safeguard a company’s integrity, and plan for business sustainability etc., IMA's providing a Career Driver is a great way to bridge the gap between your current skills and those of desired roles.

It's help us to improve in the area of strategic management, reporting and control, technology and analytics, leadership, business acumen and operations, and professional values and ethics.

Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) :

AFWA promotes the professional growth of women in all facets of accounting and finance. The organization delivers important ongoing education from soft skills training to professional development to women in accounting and finance.

With this meeting, we can understand the importance of women growth in their career, potential by connecting with colleagues, receiving education and mentorship to advance their careers, and developing leadership skills. AFWA members have tapped into a network of successful, motivated, and influential professionals who understand the unique position of being a woman in the industry and who, together, contribute to the future development of their profession.

The mission of The Foundation is to promote and advance education, career development and leadership in finance and accounting, with the goal of guiding women to achieve success in their careers.With the support of the women of the AFWA, newcomers can learn how to face challenges that are unique to women in the accounting and finance industries.