This galvanizing annual event features three days of exciting and informative sessions delivered by some of the most renowned thought leaders in accounting and finance. Invited speakers include:

• Marianne Jennings, Professor of Legal and Ethical Studies, Arizona State University
• Kurt Kuehn, Chief Financial Officer, UPS
• Richard Lamm, Three-term Governor, State of Colorado; and Co-director, Institute of Public Policy Studies, University of Denver
• David Walker, President and CEO, Peter G. Peterson Foundation; and former U.S. Comptroller General

Take your career to a higher level. Become a leader in your organization.

Today's accounting and finance professionals can achieve success and become tomorrow's business leaders! Join the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) at our 90th Annual Conference & Exposition and take your career to new heights.

With a program of nearly 40 sessions to choose from, you'll learn about the profession's most timely issues, including costing methodologies, ERM (Enterprise Risk Management), performance management, CMA certification, plus helpful on-the-job tips and tools. You can earn more than 20 NASBA approved CPE credits while gaining practical knowledge and skills you can use right away to improve your job performance. Click here for the current Conference program.

Also, back by popular demand: Special networking and tour events for attendees and their guests, as well as an expanded exhibit hall and hours.

Registration is now open! With no increase in registration fees, you can attend this year's conference at last year's rates. Be sure to register by Friday, May 22nd to take advantage of Regular Registration rates (a $100 savings off On-site fees)!

IMA has negotiated a special Conference rate of $169 per night, single or double occupancy, with 15% tax, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. To reserve your accommodations online at the special Conference rate, please visit the IMA Reservation Page on the Sheraton Denver Hotel's website. To reserve your room at the Conference rate over the phone, please call the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel at (303) 893-3333 and mention that you are attending the Institute of Management Accountants Conference in June 2009.

Please note that this special Conference rate will be in effect while rooms are available or until the cut-off date of May 15, 2009. Reservations made after May 15, 2009, or after the IMA block sells out, may be subject to a higher rate. There is no guarantee that rooms will be available until May 15, 2009, so don't delay in booking your accommodations!