IMA Orange County Chapter

Hear Peter Brennan, Editor-in-Chief of the Orange County Business Journal, discuss the strength of Orange County's economy—comparable in size to Finland—its key industries, and how it stacks up both nationally and globally. IMA | Institute of Management Accountants Orange County Business Journal #IMA #Economics #Accounting #Finance #OrangeCounty Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gNDh_frq

On Tuesday evening, the OC IMA Board Members attended the Meet the Firms event at Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics. They spoke with business students about IMA membership, resources to empower their confidence in business and their careers, the CMA certification, and the upcoming IMA Student Leadership Conference in Anaheim. IMA | Institute of Management Accountants Chapman University Argyros College of Business & Economics Don Villa Gina Webber Christopher Lozano, JD, CMA #IMA #CMA #Finance #Accounting

Accounting, Finance, and Business Students! Here is a great opportunity to network, learn, and get a head start on your career success at the IMA Student Leadership Conference! Our IMA Orange County Chapter board members, Fractional CFO Consultant, Chad Switzer, CMA®, CSCA® and Technologent CEO/CFO Tammy Cooper will be presenting and will be on a panel discussion. Register Now! You'll be glad you did! https://lnkd.in/gGExqmgX

Check out the exciting snapshots from last night’s OC IMA Networking and Bowling event! The energy was high, the connections were real, and fun was had by all. We can't wait for more lively networking, socializing, and professional opportunities that continue to strengthen the OC business community. This is what OC IMA is all about! Be sure to follow this page to stay on top of our local, in-person events. :)

We kicked off our new 2024-2025 term with our first business mixer event, featuring great conversations, exciting raffle prizes, and a fun night of bowling! #orangecountyca #ima #accountingandfinance #ocima #businessmixer #networking Don Villa Gina Webber Christopher Lozano, JD, CMA Sue S. Tammy Cooper Rachel Nelson Fritzy Marcelo Jeremy Harber, CPA, CMA, CSCA Chad Switzer, CMA®, CSCA®

This Wednesday evening, the OC IMA chapter will be having its first event of the '24-'25 term with a fun networking and bowling mixer! Come meet the chapter, accounting and finance professionals, students, academics, and other business professionals from the Orange County, CA area! Open to all. Registration link below. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Come join us for our first event of the 2024-2025 term! Meet & Greet the Orange County Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants! Enjoy an evening of networking, delicious appetizers, engaging conversations, and a few games of bowling! Connect with top business professionals in finance, accounting, and related fields across Orange County. Discover how the Institute of Management Accountants can support your business’s growth and success with cutting-edge practices in management accounting and insights into the latest industry trends. Registration details below. $30 per attendee We hope to see you there!

The OC IMA Board Meeting Dinner was a great success held at the 17th Street Grill in Tustin on 8/20/24. The event was a perfect blend of business discussions and social interactions, fostering connections that are vital for the growth and success of our chapter. Throughout the evening, board members reviewed key achievements from the past year, discussed upcoming initiatives, and set the stage for future goals. The dinner provided an opportunity for everyone to share ideas, celebrate successes, and brainstorm on new strategies to enhance our programs. Looking forward to the exciting year ahead and to continuing the momentum we've built together! #ima #cma #orangecountyca Don Villa Gina Webber Christopher Lozano, JD, CMA Jeremy Harber, CPA, CMA, CSCA Sue Soh, CPA, CMA Rachel Nelson Don Bradshaw, MBA, CPA Fritzy Marcelo #accountingandfinance