For anyone interested in a career in management accounting, here is a great post from Going Concern that would be great for you to read.  It contains an interview with the IMA Chair so it is obviously coming from their perspective (that’s not a bat thing — just be aware).  Read more at this link:

More on Cost Accounting Careers with IMA Chair Sandra Richtermeyer « Going Concern: Accounting News for Accountants & CFOs.