IMA’s 12th Annual Student Leadership Conference - November 10-12, 2011 

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza - Cincinnati, Ohio

It’s never too early to start planning for a promising career. So mark your calendar now for an annual IMA^® event that offers the tools and resources you need to land that first job. Join IMA, students, and educators at the 12^th Annual Student Leadership Conference, to be held at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherlands Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 10-12, 2011.

Learn from leading practitioners and professors about career opportunities, the value of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA^® ) certification, ethics, leadership, professional etiquette, job search techniques, and more. Students should bring a current résumé to hand out to Conference sponsors and exhibitors, many of which will be looking for new talent to join their organizations.

Full conference details are not yet available, but confirmed key speakers include:

• Lori Ritchey – controller & CAO – Chiquita Brands International
• C.S. “Bud” Kulesza, CMA, CFM^® – dean emeritus – IMA Leadership Academy
• Toni Spina, CPA, tax manager – Bailey, Carr & Co. CPAs
• Lisa Sperling – controller – NA Car & CUV Division – Ford Motor Company
• Kay Zekany, Ph.D. – associate professor of accounting – Ohio Northern University

The Conference will also feature several fun, interactive networking events. The first night will include a reception to allow attendees to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. Subsequent evenings will allow ample opportunity to network with both old and new acquaintances. 

Check back in September for complete details on registration and special accommodation rates.

We look forward to seeing you in Cincinnati this November!