Why US CMA
Join the most influential body of management accountants
Certified Management Accountant (USA-CMA), is the highest level of certification in Management Accounting that acts as a global passport for accountants and finance professionals.
It is the most highly regarded accounting and finance certification sought by companies and recruiters globally. The US CMA course is an advanced credential designed for accountants and financial professionals.
What is US CMA
The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a globally recognized top credential in management accounting, administered by the Institute for Management Accountants (IMA) in the USA. The US CMA certification is acknowledged in over 170 countries.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s (B. Com | BBA) Students
- Masters (M. Com | MBA) Students
- Professional Qualification (CA | ACCA | ICMA | ICAEW) Students, Qualified or Part-Qualified
Education Qualification
To become a certified CMA, candidates must satisfy one of the following education requirements and submit verification of education to ICMA within seven years of completing the CMA examination.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- A partial listing of accredited international and U.S. institutions is available at:
- Verification: All transcripts should be emailed directly from your college or university to the email address below.
Professional certifications
- A listing of approved certifications can be found here.
- Verification: An official letter from an approved certifying organization confirming you are a qualified member should be emailed directly from the certifying organization to the email address below.
CMA candidates must submit all required educational documents to CMAEducationdocuments@imanet.org along with your IMA membership number. In the event we require the original, you will be contacted by ICMA directly.
Note: Documents are shredded six months after your CMA profile has been updated.
Professional Experience Qualification
Candidates for the CMA certification must complete two continuous years of professional experience in management accounting and/or financial management. This requirement may be completed prior to or within seven years of passing the examination.
We encourage you to submit your education and work experience documentation prior to completing both parts of the CMA exam.
Registration
Before you can register for the CMA exam, you need to become a member of the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants). This is a mandatory requirement.
How to Join:
- Contact SKANS: Candidates can receive a discounted registration fee for IMA.
- Account Type:
- Professional Membership: For working professionals.
- Student Membership: If you are currently enrolled in an accredited university, you can opt for a student membership.
Exams
Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics (4 hours – 100 multiple-choice questions and two 30-minute essays)
- Part 2: Strategic Financial Management (4 hours – 100 multiple-choice questions and two 30-minute essays)
After passing both the papers, you will need to submit 2 years Work Experience and Bachelor's or Equivalent Degree to IMA within 7 years of passing both the papers to get the Certificate.
- CMA Exam is conducted in a Computer-Based format.
- CMA Exam is administered at PROMETRIC Testing Centers located around the world.
IMA provides a duration of Maximum 3 years (under Student Membership), from the date of registration, to complete the CMA (USA) Course.
THREE Exam Testing Windows offered each year:
» January & February
» May & June
» September & October
Fee Structure
To be eligible for CMA certification, you must fulfill all of the following fee requirements:
| Professional | SKANS Offering |
| Membership | $298.00 |
| Entrance fee | |
| CMA exam fee (Part 1) | $396.00 |
| CMA exam fee (Part 2) | $396.00 |
| Becker's Content + SKANS Hybrid Classes | $650.00 |
| Total | $1,740.00 |
* The Discounted Membership fee included 01 year Membership Fee
| University Student | SKANS Offering |
| Membership | $186.00 |
| Entrance fee | |
| CMA exam fee (Part 1) | $241.00 |
| CMA exam fee (Part 2) | $241.00 |
| Becker's Content + SKANS Hybrid Classes | $650.00 |
| Total | $1,318.00 |
* The Discounted Membership fee included 03 year Membership Fee
REQUIREMENTS OF CMA (USA) License
- Successful Completion of Part 1 and Part 2 Exams.
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Professional Accounting Certification.
- 2 years of Work Experience in Accounting or Finance Field.
