Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
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About the U.S. CMA
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
The Global Standard for Accounting and Finance Professionals
The U.S. CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is a globally respected credential that demonstrates mastery in management accounting and strategic decision-making. Awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), it recognizes professionals with advanced skills in financial analysis, planning, control, and forecasting. CMAs are in high demand worldwide for their ability to drive business performance and deliver data-driven insights.
The CMA Program Covers Two Key Areas:
Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance & Analytics
Part 2: Strategic Financial Management
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Requirements
To attain the CMA certification, you must meet the IMA’s requirements which include:
Hold an active IMA membership
Enroll in the CMA program and register for the exam
Possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification
Have two years of relevant experience in management accounting or finance
Pass both Part 1 and Part 2 of the CMA exam
Adhere to the IMA’s Statement of Ethical Professional Practice
CMA Exam Essentials
The CMA exam is rigorous yet rewarding. It evaluates a wide range of competencies—including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and performance measurement. Administered by the IMA, the exam is fully computer-based and divided into two parts:
Part 1
Duration: 4 hours
Format: 100 multiple-choice questions + two 30-minute essay questions
Testing Windows
January - February / May - June / September - October
Part 2
Duration: 4 hours
Format: 100 multiple-choice questions + two 30-minute essay questions
Testing Windows
January - February / May - June / September - October
CMA Student Handbook
Besides covering the eligibility criteria listed above in more detail, this guide offers a look at everything you need to know about the CMA examination and certification process. Here are just a few of the topics covered more thoroughly in the CMA Handbook:
- CMA entrance fee
- Education and experience qualifications
- Scheduling/rescheduling an appointment for an exam
- Refund policy
- Examination Administration
- The day of the exam
- Identification requirements
- Calculator policy
- Performance report
- Candidate confidentiality
- Rights and responsibilities of a CMA
- And more…
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To earn the CMA designation, candidates must:
- Hold an active IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) membership
- Have a bachelor’s degree or approved professional certification
- Gain two years of professional experience in management accounting or finance
- Pass both Part 1 and Part 2 of the CMA Exam
- Comply with the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice
The exam is divided into two parts:
- Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance & Analytics
- Part 2: Strategic Financial Management
Each part is 4 hours long and consists of:
- 100 multiple-choice questions
- Two 30-minute essay questions
Testing windows are available in January–February, May–June, and September–October.
