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Accredited Community Management Firm (ACMF) Program
Taking the steps to become an Accredited Community Management FirmTM (ACMF®) sends a strong message to your association clients. It conveys that your management firm is committed to ethical standards, utilizes necessary checks and balances and current risk management practices, and implements strong financial controls in managing the clients' interests.
 
"The ACMF accreditation recognizes excellence among management firms. It is only presented to firms that demonstrate the highest degree of integrity, strong work ethics and uncompromised values."
-Karen D. Conlon, CCAM
President & CEO, CACM
 
What is the Accredited Community Management Firm (ACMF) Program?
The ACMF program was established to ensure standards of practice and professionalism for firms managing California community associations.
 
Accreditation of your management firm communicates to the consumer that you and your employees adhere to the highest state-specific industry standards. The Internal Audit Review, a key component of the program, requires that an independent CPA audit your firm to verify that AICPA and CIRA standards for risk management practices and internal financial controls are being met.
 
ACMF accreditation:
 
      • Displays a positive image to the consumer, demonstrating your company's concern for stringent internal financial checks and balances.

      • Identifies your firm as a company willing to join the ranks of other California management firms promoting professional conduct and ethical standards of practice.

      • Provides for continued personal and professional growth within the industry.

How does an organization achieve the ACMF accreditation?
 
      • First, join the Management Firm Council (MFC) and CACM will send you an ACMF application and package. Learn more about MFC membership.

      • Complete the Internal Review Audit.

      • Fill out the ACMF Application.

      • Send in the application and application fee after verifying all necessary items are attached. Missing items may cause a delay in processing.

Learn more about ACMF accreditation and the benefits to your organization. For more information, contact certification@cacm.org.