On November 5, 2025, TOA Global signed a partnership agreement with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), further paving the way for team members to acquire globally respected accounting certifications and career-growing credentials.
Ian Zafra, TOA Global’s President and Country Manager (Philippines), and Marcel Ewals, IMA’s Regional Director (Asia-Pacific) signed the agreement in Manila, with other TOA Global and IMA leaders in attendance.
Through this partnership, outsourced accounting teams in TOA Global will enjoy access to:
- Discounts in IMA membership fees
- Special rates for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) program
- Local and regional IMA chapter events and networking
- Live webinars to supplement their in-house learning resources
- IMA’s course library, which includes relevant courses such as data analytics, reporting and control, and sustainable business practices.
“TOA Global professionals have access to globally recognized training and certification pathways that enhance their financial, analytical, and strategic decision-making capabilities, skills that directly impact business performance.”
Anne King, TOA Global’s Vice President of Global Talent
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Industry partnerships complement our sustained investments in training and organizational effectiveness, which include a personalized learning and development pathway for every TOA Global professional.
Founded in New York in 1919, the IMA began as the National Association of Cost Accountants. Now in its 106th year, the IMA also offers the Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate and Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis certifications.
Its CMA program is highly recommended for professionals who want to go into corporate finance, finance business partnering, and advisory work—adding strategic depth to the firms they work with.
For senior accountants in TOA Global, career growth pathways already include the CPA Australia or U.S. CPA programs. Structured career development programs keep our professionals engaged and further equip them to take on higher-value projects with their international clients.
“This collaboration underscores TOA Global’s unwavering commitment to developing future-ready accounting and finance professionals who think beyond the numbers—delivering insights, efficiency, and strategic support to help clients scale,” said Anne King, TOA’s Vice President of Global Talent.
Since 2013, TOA Global has enabled 1,200+ international firms to build their capacity and enhance their offerings with strategic outsourced accounting services.
Ready to build a future-ready team with globally certified professionals? Ask us about outsourcing that can help you scale with confidence today.