CONFERENCES

Online Conferences
Learn from financial executives and other professionals about important topics. Dates and topics vary, including: Strategies for Getting the Job You Want Everything You Wanted to Know About Finance Certifications Marketing Yourself for a Job Ask an Expert

FMA CAREER RESOURCES

Careers in Finance Provides access to 41 position descriptions Articles on alternative career paths Information regarding professional certifications in finance and continuing your education Professional advice and much more! Financial Management E-Newsletter Exclusively for students, the FM E-Newsletter spotlights chapters and faculty advisors as well as career opportunities in a variety of finance specialties, strategies for a successful job search, career ideas along with avenues of opportunity, and details regarding FMA's student events. How to Get a Job Written exclusively for those on the job search this online guide contains worksheets and tips on: identifying your job skills and career desires and companies that fit your criteria compiling a great resume obtaining and completing a successful interview selecting the right offer and succeeding on the job Journal of Applied Finance (JAF) Published semi-annually, JAF is a leading journal that bridges the gap between practitioners and academics. Features include survey and synthesis articles, roundtable discussions, practitioner studies, research articles, tutorials, and book reviews. Financial Management (FM)

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Finance Leaders Conference

The ONLY finance conference that is designed to specifically address the needs and concerns of finance students. The Finance Leaders Conference is an excellent networking opportunity and program presentations include panelists views on: What it takes to succeed in finance; What employers look for in new hires; What (and where) the great opportunities are; and How to get the job you want.

Keep Up-To-Date on the Latest Information in Finance

Find Your Financial Career Path

Get Answers to Your Career Questions

Attendees have the opportunity to: Tour local financial institution headquarters (i.e. Chicago Board of Options Exchange or New York Stock Exchange); Meet representatives from FMA student chapters around the world. Network with finance professionals representing powerhouse companies and numerous financial career specialists.

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FMA Annual Meeting

Receptions, keynote speakers, networking, and much more, make this conference invaluable. The conference: Attracts nearly 2,000 attendees from around the world, making it the largest finance-related symposium of its kind. Offers sessions about recent advances in finance with sessions on virtually every finance topic.

Published quarterly, FM serves academics and practitioners who are concerned with the financial management of organizations. FMA Online Serves the profession by offering an electronic focal point for FMA members, in the form of destination-oriented portals to videos of presentations by leading scholars as well as to other FMA web content.
For More Information, Contact: FMA Student Programs Phone: (813) 974-2084 Fax: (813) 974-3318 E-mail: slwalsh@usf.edu www.fma.org/Student/

Financial Management Association International

Future Meeting Dates & Sites 2012 Atlanta, Georgia 2013 Chicago, Illinois 2014 Nashville, Tennessee 2015 Orlando, Florida 2016 Las Vegas, Nevada

October 17-20 October 16-19 October 15-18 October 14-17 October 19-22

www.fma.org/Student/

Why FMA?
Because YOU want to show you are a part of a professional organization of financial executives, analysts, professors, and students who live and work in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Hong Kong, London, and Montreal - in fact, all around the world. FMA is the ONLY organization that has been successful in bringing together students, professors, and professionals for their mutual benefit. Membership in FMA establishes you as an integral part of an important network of finance professionals and demonstrates your commitment to the profession.

BENEFITS OF FMA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

All FMA Student Members Receive:
Online career resource guide, Careers in Finance Subscription to the Financial Management E-Newsletter Subscription to the Journal of Applied Finance Subscription to Financial Management FMA Online publication Access to Student Online Conferences How to Get a Job online career resource Online searchable database of current and archived FMA journals Spring Forecast Competition Online job, finance, educational, and career resources

LOCAL FMA CHAPTERS

Student members can participate in various additional activities through local FMA chapters: Leadership Speaker Programs Field Trips Chapter Newsletter Publication Chapter Website Maintenance Seminars/Workshops Panel Discussions Banquets/Receptions Meetings & Networking Investment Competitions Resume Book Publication Business/Career Fairs Social Gatherings Sports Tournaments Community Service Activities

What is an FMA Chapter?

The best value of any collegiate student organization. FMA local chapters, under the FMA International umbrella, are accessible, professional, and educational points of contact for FMA student members. FMA chapters bring together like-minded students and faculty to provide developmental and educational programs as well as provide social and service opportunities to promote networking and collegiality. FMA chapters offer a diverse range of activities and are a great source of information about career development, leadership and financial practice.

Additional Benefits:

Each FMA student chapter selects the programs and services it offers, customizing them to meet the specific needs of its members. Local FMA chapters receive support from FMA International in numerous ways including: Help in planning and implementing chapter programs through our website, student chapter manual, the FMA office, and timely communications. Supplies for promotional and management activities with most materials available for immediate download from our website. Contact information on other FMA chapters and members for networking, chapter assistance, and help with speakers. International affiliation with a professional organization specifically focused on furthering the theories and practices in finance.

Participate in local chapter programs/activities and leadership. Attend the FMA Finance Leaders & Annual Conferences. Membership in the AAII (American Association of Individual Investors (a $29 value for FREE)).

HONORS RECOGNITION Are You Looking for the Perfect Finance Job?
The more you know about various jobs and how to get a job the better! FMA can help you by providing information about careers, certifications, education, and transitioning from a student to a professional through various online resources such as Careers in Finance, the How to Get a Job online publication, and online conference web access.

FMA National Honor Society (NHS)

The FMA NHS is the only National Honor Society specifically for finance students. For over 35 years, the FMA NHS has recognized the best finance students for their academic achievement. By induction into the FMA National Honor Society, students have a means of demonstrating their academic excellence to potential employers. This honor helps set them apart from other students. FMA NHS students receive a personalized FMA NHS certificate, lapel pin, and recognition of FMAs student website. FMA NHS students also have the opportunity to purchase a sash for graduation.

FMA chapters with an outstanding performance may receive: Superior Chapter Designation Membership Development Awards Superior Faculty Advisor Award

Curious About How to Develop Professional/Career Contacts and Skills?

Join your local FMA Chapter and you can
Demonstrate leadership by designing & implementing chapter activities. Attend FMAs Finance Conferences. Meet professionals and get advice through FMAs Student Online Conferences. Consult online resources such as Careers in Finance or How to Get a Job.

FMA Collegiate Fellows Program

For student members who demonstrate exemplary leadership. Receive recognition for your service and contributions to your FMA chapter and/or university.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP FEES

Regular Student Membership National Honor Society Membership

One Year $35 $40

Two Year $50 $60

MEMBERSHIP IN AAII
All FMA student members can take advantage of a unique opportunity for a FREE electronic membership in the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII (a $29 value)). AAII gives you the ideas and tools needed to take control of your investment portfolio and manage it with understanding!

Want to Set Yourself Apart from the Crowd?

FMA offers the opportunity to be recognized through: The FMA National Honor Society. The Collegiate Fellows Program. Chapter leadership activities. Membership

Chapters may charge local chapter fees, in addition to FMA student membership fees, to cover chapter costs. Please contact FMA if you would like us to collect local dues on your behalf.

FMA is a leader in offering more value than any other student organization!