IMA - UMTC Student Chapter

The Department of Accounting Education – Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting (BSMA) Program successfully conducted another session of its CMA Pre-Certification Program on May 8, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM via online platform.

The session featured Part 2 of “Technology and Analysis”, focusing on essential concepts that continue to prepare BSMA students for the demands of the modern accounting profession and the U.S. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination. Through discussions on technology integration, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision-making, students were able to deepen their understanding of the evolving role of management accountants in today’s digital business environment.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our guest lecturer, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥’𝐳 𝐏. 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐨𝐧, for once again sharing his expertise, valuable insights, and unwavering support to our BSMA students. Your dedication to empowering future management accountants truly inspires our academic community.
Thank you very much, Sir Vince!

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🌍✨

On this International Management Accounting Day, we honor the discipline, precision, and vision of management accountants whose work shapes strategic direction and sustains organizational success. As part of the IMA community, we uphold the values of excellence, integrity, and innovation, continuously striving to grow as professionals who lead with purpose and create meaningful impact.

May this celebration remind us of our responsibility to uphold excellence and continue growing in our roles, contributing value and integrity to every organization we serve, now and in the future.

💼 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐅𝐎: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲?

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐅𝐎 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 is a 4-module executive development masterclass designed to prepare mid- to senior-level finance professionals for strategic leadership and future CFO roles.

Organized by the Institute of Management Accountants - Philippines Chapter, this first-of-its-kind program goes beyond technical finance, focusing on strategy, governance, decision-making, and enterprise value creation.

Participants will:
• Develop CFO-level strategic thinking and leadership judgment
• Strengthen their ability to partner with CEOs and Boards
• Enhance decision-making across planning, risk, and governance
• Apply learning through real-world scenarios and guided capstone exercises

💡 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐌𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬

📅 May 23 & 30, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Face-to-Face | Venue to be announced

🎓 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
• Certificate of Attendance – issued per module completed
• CFO Masterclass Certificate of Completion – awarded upon completion of all 4 modules

🔐 This is the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐅𝐎 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 by the IMA Philippines Chapter, with limited slots available.

👉 Secure your place and take the next step toward executive leadership.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkWhZTDE11-_maPWPvYB2hmjk3p1iopcPTy-tqVtePSbxOOw/viewform?usp=send_form&authuser=0&pli=1

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®) Official Site
IMA Asia Pacific

CEO priorities for 2026 have shifted. They aren't just auditing your numbers; they’re auditing your adaptability. Can you lead a sustainability initiative? Can you defend against a data breach? Can you streamline operations with AI?

Learn Smart. Earn Fast. Refine your agility to drive business impact with IMA Certificate Programs and Micro-Credentials.

Browse the courses here: https://www.imaglobal.org/catalog



Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®) Official Site
IMA Asia Pacific

The Department of Accounting Education – Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting (BSMA) Program successfully conducted another session of its CMA Pre-Certification Program on April 25, 2026 (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) via online platform.

This session featured 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏𝐅: 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, covering essential topics such as information systems, data governance, technology-enabled finance transformation, and data analytics—key competencies for future-ready management accountants in today’s digital economy.

Through this initiative, the BSMA Program continues to strengthen its commitment to preparing students for the U.S. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination, while equipping them with the technological and analytical skills required in modern financial environments.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our guest lecturer, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥’𝐳 𝐏. 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐨𝐧, for sharing his expertise, insights, and professional experience. His contribution greatly enriched the learning journey of our students.
Thank you very much, Sir Vince, for your invaluable support to the BSMA community!

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗠𝗧𝗖 𝗕𝗦𝗠𝗔!

Take your first step toward becoming a globally competitive professional through the 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐁𝐒𝐌𝐀) program at 𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, your gateway to careers in strategic finance, business analysis, and leadership.

𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 is the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 to have been granted the 𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗣), a recognition that aligns the BSMA curriculum with global standards and prepares students for the 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗖𝗠𝗔) certification. Each academic year, 10 outstanding students are nominated for the 𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

This means you gain a competitive edge with a curriculum designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to succeed both locally and internationally.

At UM Tagum College, you do not just earn a degree, you gain a competitive edge backed by quality education and global recognition.

𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗕𝗦𝗠𝗔. 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗨𝗠𝗧𝗖.
𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

For more information:
📌Admission Requirements: https://bit.ly/UMTCEnrollmentRequirements

For inquiries and assistance, contact our RAC Help Desk:
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Telefax: (084) 655-9607 / (084) 655-9591
📱 Cellphone: 0981-083-2428

Stay updated and follow our official pages: JPAMA - UMTC Local Chapter, IMA - UMTC Student Chapter, and UM Tagum College

👥: Therese Binalangbang and Ebriel Isaac Galindo
🎨: Arth Stephen Libron
✍️: Juwinderly Locaylocay

IMA is now accepting applications for local community board and flexible volunteer roles through April 30. Learn more and apply:
https://asiapac.imanet.org/en/Career-Resources/Volunteering-with-IMA/Chapters

Whether you're ready to step into a board role or just want to contribute where you can, there's a place for you.

IMA chapters offer volunteer roles designed to fit your schedule, from elected board positions to flexible, lower-commitment opportunities.

You can have a significant impact without spending a lot of time.

▶ Build your professional brand

▶ Expand your leadership experience

▶ Grow your professional network

Applications are open now through April 30.

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®) Official Site
IMA Asia Pacific