IMA Bellevue Eastside Chapter
Bellevue WA

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What is the IMA?

The IMA is the leading professional organization devoted exclusively to management accounting and financial management. As set forth in its mission and vision statements, its goals are to help members develop both personally and professionally, by means of education, certification, and association with other business professionals.

The IMA is a non-profit organization, founded in 1919 and led by its members. It has become the leading voice of accounting, financial, and information management executives. The IMA is an invaluable source of professional development for IMA members and their companies.

As a respected leader within the global financial community, the IMA influences the concepts and ethical practices in management accounting and financial management. Its ethical standards provide guidance to practitioners for maintaining the highest levels of ethical conduct.

IMA Statement of Mission

To provide a dynamic forum for management accounting and finance professionals to develop and advance their careers through certification, research and practice development, education, networking, and the advocacy of the highest ethical and professional practices.

The IMA Bellevue/Eastside Chapter

IMA Bellevue Chapter

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Bellevue/Eastside Chapter is dedicated to educating and assisting the professional development of management accounting, financial management and related business professionals. We offer presentations by excellent keynote speakers, plus provide opportunities to share information and explore industry issues, problems and solutions.

Membership benefits include the opportunity for professional certification (CMA and CFM), the Employment Referral Program, discounts on CPE and PD meetings, plus other great services offered by the national IMA organization. To join, come to our next event, contact a Board Member, or visit the IMA Headquarters.

Chapter History

Our chapter was formed by separating from the Seattle Chapter in October 1982. The Bellevue/Eastside Chapter is part of the Stevenson Division which consists of 156 chapters from all over the United States. Current membership of the Bellevue/Eastside Chapter is nearly 250 members.

Bellevue/Eastside Charter Members
Adele Brady Bolson Leroy R. Busnell Patrick R. Charles Barbara K. Coplen
Michael B. Grain Ann E. Custin John Fedor Jack L. Haines
Marilyn J. Hill Jeffrey M. Hossman Roger L. King David E. Louisell
Arthur P. Mitchell Bruce Murray Marianne Schulz Paul L. Shillam
  Daniel Winchester A. E. Daniel  

Emeritus Life Members
C. Ferrin Lauve Frank V. Sincock William R. Blakenship, CPA

Bellevue/Eastside Past Presidents
1982-1983 John Fedor 1983-1984 Arthur W. Day, Jr. 1984-1985 Richard Fox
1985-1986 Roger King 1986-1987 Bruce Murray 1987-1988 Dennis Schneider
1988-1989 Fred W. Gallimore 1989-1990 Milt D. Vine 1990-1991 Walt Giesen
1991-1992 Claudia Campbell 1992-1993 Greg Beams 1993-1994 Ruth Morgan
1994-1995 C. Ferrin Lauve 1995-1996 Julia Tai 1996-1997 Douglas Speer
1997-1998 Stephen Johnson 1998-1999 Robbin Lawson 1999-2000 Gerald Twitchell
2000-2001 Jeff Miller 2001-2002 Jeff Miller 2002-2003 Evelyn Eng
2003-2004 R. David Clayton 2004-2005 Navid Veiseh 2005-2006 Navid Veiseh
2006-2007 Robbin Lawson 2007-2008 Zaneta Noreikaite 2008-2009 Zaneta Noreikaite
2009-2010 Zaneta Noreikaite 2010-2011 2011-2012

Stuart Cameron McLeod Society

Stuart Cameron McLeod Society

Founded in 1934, this special organization was formed to recognize current and past National Officers and directors of the IMA. The Stuart Cameron McLeod Society provides an opportunity for its members to offer leadership and guidance in the development, growth and expansion of the Institute as well as promote and perpetuate friendships developed through service in the Institute. Our chapter has three members:

Roger L. King    John Fedor, CPA    Fred W. Gallimore

Joining the IMA

We invite you to review the IMA Membership FAQ, and to learn more about the IMA by browsing this site and checking out the Top 10 Reasons for Becoming an IMA Member. When you're ready, fill out the membership application to join. It's a step to greater professional fulfillment and advancement.

IMA Benefits

The IMA provides members with extensive opportunities to build their professional knowledge and advance their careers.

A few of those opportunities include:

A complete list of IMA Benefits can be found here: IMA Benefits

IMA Publications

Strategic Finance Magazine Strategic Finance Magazine, the flagship publication of the IMA, is a monthly publication covering the world of finance and accounting with clear, concise and thought-provoking articles. It also offers guidance to help financial professionals advance their careers. The Strategic Finance Magazine is included in the annual IMA membership dues.

Additional IMA publications can be found here: IMA Publications