The mission of IFM is to advance professional excellence in financial management by promoting implementation and enforcement of best practices, so that companies can achieve the following:
Profit maximization : The financial management professional must make proper decisions using various methods and tools available to achieve decent profit in the long run for the company.
Wealth maximization : The financial management professional must maximize the value of shareholders’ investments by making the right dividend policy of distributing profits to shareholders.
Proper mobilization : The financial management professional must make the right financing decisions to utilize the company’s resources effectively
To accomplish our mission, the Institute of Finance and Management:
- Provides the professional certification of CFM to financial management specialists who demonstrate the highest skills in finance and accounting;
- Sets the highest standards for admission and designation as a CFMP®;
- Provides leadership to inspire confidence in the integrity, objectivity, and professionalism in the finance profession and in the designation of CFMP®;
- Requires all members to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct; and
- Requires mandatory Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for continued certification.