About Us

Welcome to the Fox River Valley chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants. The Fox River Valley Chapter has been an active part of the IMA since 1950. The IMA is an organization of more than 67,000 members worldwide. It is devoted to improving the standards of industrial accounting by a broad exchange of information and experiences, through research, education, discussions, conferences, and publications. Our chapter has approximately 200 members representing a broad line of businesses in the local area. Geographically the Fox River Valley Chapter covers a large area: from Des Plaines to Rockford on the north; DeKalb on the west; Joliet on the south and, although DuPage County is in our boundary on the east, many of our chapter members work in downtown Chicago.

Technical meetings are generally held during the third week of the month from September through May. Additional meetings and professional development programs, including student activities, are scheduled throughout the year. The Fox River Valley Chapter strives to recruit speakers who will challenge members on new and old topics alike, whether for a technical program or a professional development session.

The Fox River Valley IMA Board of Directors is made up of volunteer members from the chapter who contribute their skills in building a dynamic program for our chapter. Board meetings are held monthly and all Fox River Valley IMA Chapter members are encouraged to attend and participate in chapter development.

One purpose of the IMA is to keep members abreast of ongoing accounting issues. Members receive the monthly national publication, Strategic Finance. The Fox River Valley Chapter publishes a monthly newsletter, FOX TALES, which highlights items of interest not only at the chapter level but at the regional and national levels as well. News about technical meetings, social events, personal news items, employment opportunities and educational programs are published in our newsletter.