US CMA COURSES

1.Introduction:

  1. CMA: Certified Management Accountant
  2. Recognition: CMA is globally recognized professional certification in management accounting and financial management.
  3. Skill set: It emphasizes financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics.

2.Presence:

  • Administrative body: Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), New Jersey, USA
  • Size and Recognition: 150+ countries, 140,000+ members.

 

3.Why Choose US CMA:

  • Global recognition
  • Industry demand: Ideal for careers in finance, accounts, FP&A, costing, and controllership
  • Fast-track certification: Can be completed in 6-12 months
  • High ROI: Career roles in MNC’s BIG 4, and global corporations

4. Syllabus Structure: The US CMA exam has two parts

Part 1 – Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics

Part 2 – Strategic Financial Management

External Financial Reporting Decisions – 15%

Financial Statement Analysis – 20%

Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting – 20%

Corporate Finance – 20%

Performance Management – 20%

Decision Analysis – 25%

Cost Management – 15%

Risk Management – 10%

Internal Controls – 15%

Investment Decision – 10%

Technology and Analytics – 15%

Professional Ethics – 15%

5. Mode and Pattern of Exam:

  • Format: Computer – based testing
  • Duration: 4 hours per part (3hour MCQ + 1hour essay)
  • Questions: 100 MCQ’s + 2 Essay Questions (Scenarios)

 

6.Months of Exams: Exams are offered in 3 testing windows each year

  • January – February
  • May – June
  • September – October

7.Total Registration and Exam Fees:

Professional Members

Student Members

IMA Membership (annual)

$295

IMA Membership (annual)

$49

CMA Entrance Fee

$593

CMA Entrance Fee

$275

Exam Fee (per part)

$545

Exam Fee (per part)

$410

8.Career Opportunities: Highly reputed job opportunities in MNC’s, FMCG, IT, BFSI, Healthcare, Consulting in

  • Management Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Cost Accountant
  • Finance Manager
  • Internal Auditor
  • CFO (long term path)
  • Cost Accountant
  • FP&A Analyst