Frequently Asked Questions About TMA

Frequently Asked Questions About TMA

What is its mission?

The Mission Statement approved in 2009  states the Association's scope and purpose.

Mission Statement

To represent and serve the needs of all disciplines;

• building awareness of the benefits  of corporate turnaround;
• contributing to government policy;
• promoting business opportunities; and
• fostering the professional development of TMA members;

What is its vision?

The Vision Statement developed in 2009 identifies what the Association desires to become or to create in the long term.

Vision

 “Dedicated to corporate renewal”

What is TMA?

Turnaround Management Association the only international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management.

Who belongs to TMA?

With international headquarters in Chicago, TMA has nearly 9,000 members in 45 chapters, including 32 in North America, and one in Australia, China, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Southern Africa, Spain, Taiwan and the UK, with chapters in formation in Hong Kong, Italy, Spain and Austria. They comprise a professional community of turnaround practitioners, lawyers, accountants, investors, lenders, venture capitalists, appraisers, liquidators, executive recruiters and consultants.

How do I become a member?

You can join online now or e-mail membership@turnaround.org.au for a membership brochure and application.

How do I find a TMA member?

Go to the home page on the left hand side and click on Members. You can search for members by name, location, specialty areas and other criteria.

How much does it cost?

Memberships are available on an individual or corporate basis and run on a calendar year from January 1 to December 31. Membership fees are listed on the membership application.

Why should I join?

TMA is the premier professional community dedicated to turnaround management and corporate renewal. At TMA’s National Conference, you will meet the leading experts and finest business minds in the restructuring industry worldwide within TMA. TMA’s strength comes in its diverse membership - all the people from the many disciplines committed to a common goal: to stabilise and revitalise corporate value.

TMA's 45 regional chapters provide the opportunity to network and attend educational sessions, to hone your corporate renewal skills and expand your contacts. To find a chapter near you, go to TMA’s home page (www.turnaround.org.au), click on Chapters in the left hand column and it will bring up a list of chapters by state, region or country.

Membership includes: free access to the monthly Journal of Corporate Renewal; the inclusion of your member profile on the TMA Australia and TMA International Websites; and access to members-only sections of the Website.

For a list of other benefits, go to the Membership tab on the home page of this Website.