CMA-USA (Certified Management Accountant)
CMA is your international passport, recognized and valued all over the world. It is currently one of the hottest Professional Certification and qualification in European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries as it can be completed in a minimum of eight months (although the average is 1½ years), and costs comparatively less than other professional qualifications making it excellent value for your time and money.
CMAs have the edge over other professionals in areas like decision-making, planning, forecasting, risk management, cost and internal control, investment decisions, corporate finance and performance management.
CMAs are members of IMA – USA (Institute of Management Accountants) which is a global body of accounting and finance professionals, founded in 1919 in the USA. It is one of the largest and most respected professional associations focusing on the advancement and promotion of management accounting and the finance profession. With members in more than 140 countries, it has over 100,000 members worldwide.
CMAs are actively working in a wide range of senior management positions around the world in companies like IBM, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Deloite, Walmart, Mercedes, and many others international companies.
Eligibility:
The normal entry requirement for the CMA programme is an appropriate Bachelor’s degree. However, under certain circumstances, those without a degree can be admitted. Further details can be obtained by sending an email request.
Duration:
Minimum time to complete both parts is eight months but average time to complete is 1½ years.
Maximum Duration:
Once a candidate enters the CMA programme, he or she must complete it within three years.
Exam Dates:
Exams are held in Jan/Feb, May/June & Sept/Oct.
Exams:
There are two online closed book exams and each exam is of four hours. Exams are conducted by the Prometric Testing Centers all over the world.
Teaching Staff:
This programme is offered under the supervision of a fully qualified and experienced CMA USA faculty.
Syllabus for CMA Part 1:
Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
- External Financial Reporting Decisions
- Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
- Performance Management
- Cost Management
- Internal Controls
- Technology and Analytics
Syllabus for CMA Part 2:
Strategic Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Decision Analysis
- Risk Management
- Investment Decisions
- Professional Ethics