Professional Business Organizations to Consider:

Accounting & Finance:

• American Bankers Association: Founded in 1875, the American Bankers Association represents banks of all sizes, supporting the nation’s banking industry and employees.
• The American Finance Association (AFA): The purpose of The American Finance Association is to promote the knowledge of financial economics.
• American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA): The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA), formed in 1938, provides opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance.
• Association for Financial Professionals, Inc. (AFP): The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) serves treasury and finance professionals.
• International Federation of Accountants (IFAC): IFAC is a global organization, representing 2.5 million accountants employed.
• National Association of Black Accountants: Since 1969, this group has strived to on promote and develop minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance.
• The Professional Accounting Society of America (PASA): Since 2005, PASA has focused on entry-level and mid-level associates working at accounting firms across America.

Marketing:

• American Marketing Association (AMA): The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest marketing association in North America and is a resource that thousands of marketers utilize daily.
• eMarketing Association (eMA): The eMarketing Association (eMA) is the world’s largest international association of eMarketing professionals, providing resources and services to the online marketing community.
• The National Association of Sales Professionals (NASP): Since 1991, The National Association of Sales Professionals (NASP) has been committed to developing sales professionals to become leaders in the ever-evolving sales world.
• Sales & Marketing Executives International (SMEI): Sales & Marketing Executives International (SMEI)is the worldwide organization dedicated to connecting individuals in the sales and marketing arenas.
• Social Media Club: Social Media Club is a professional organization that promotes social media literacy. They work to develop industry standards and provide members knowledge of industry trends in the cutting-edge field of social media marketing.

Business Management & Supply Chain Management:

• American Management Association: The AMA provides trainings and valuable resources to ensure business professionals stay knowledgeable in the competitive business world.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS):The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) provides research and education and certification programs for supply chain and operations management professionals.
• DECA:This international, non-profit organization has been developing the business skills of college and high school students since 1946. DECA members have the opportunity to network with local business leaders and develop business skills through mock presentations and competitions.
• Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO): The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global network working to  enhance entrepreneurs’ abilities to be successful by learning and growing from each other’s knowledge and experience.

Human Resources:

• The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP): Founded in 1942, the International Association of Administrative Professionals provides administrative professionals opportunities for growth, networking, education and development. 
• National Human Resources Association (NHRA):  The National Human Resources Association (NHRA) was established in 1961 to support the professional development of human resource professionals.
• Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA): Professionals in Human Resources Association, founded in 1944, provides human resources professionals the opportunity to collaborate in an effort to enhance the profession.
• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): SHRM is the world’s largest HR membership association and is dedicated to serving the needs of HR managers.

Healthcare Management: