CMA

Certified Management Accountant

The global benchmark for management accountants and financial professionals

Why choose the CMA

Overview

  • The CMA is a U.S.-Based recognized Certification offered by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
  • For nearly 50 years, the CMA ® (Certified Management Accountants) certification has been the global benchmark for management accountants and financial professionals.
  • Why? Because CMAs can explain the “why” behind the numbers, not just the “what”. And that can give you greater credibility, higher earning potential and ultimately a seat the leadership table.

Key Benefits

  • Increase and expand your technical knowledge in financial and management accounting hence adding to your credibility
  • Develop the required and necessary analytical skills to convert the numbers into value added action plans
  • Create opportunities for your organization through enhanced strategic management and leadership skills
  • Increase your earning potential and ultimately a seat the leadership table.

Course Focus

By Studying and obtaining your CMA qualification you will be able to obtain in-depth knowledge in how to:

  • Leverage financial data for strategic decision-making
  • Budget and forecast for the long-term
  • Manage working capital and analyze financing alternatives
  • Evaluate capital investments and value acquisition.
  • Appraise company performance in detail
  • Identify and minimize risks

All about exams

Course content/ Exam structure

  • The CMA Certification consists of a two-part examination
  • No exemptions are available
  • Candidates can take the exams in any order
  • Each part focuses on one key area

Focuses on Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics

4 hours: 100 multiple-choice questions and 2 x 30minutes essays

15% External Financial Reporting Decisions
20% Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
20% Performance Management
15% Cost Management
15% Internal Controls
15% Technology and Analytics

Exam Key information:
  • 12-18 months to complete both parts, on average
  • Up to 3 years allowed for the completion of both parts
  • 150-170 recommended hours of study per part

Focuses on Strategic Financial Management

4 Hours: 100 multiple-choice questions and 2 x 30minutes essays

20% Financial Statement Analysis
20% Corporate Finance
25% Business Decision Analysis
10% Enterprise Risk Management
10% Capital Investment Decisions
15% Professional Ethics

Exam Key information:
  • 12-18 months to complete both parts, on average
  • Up to 3 years allowed for the completion of both parts
  • 150-170 recommended hours of study per part

2+1 Reasons Why CMA at UNIC Global Training

Globally Recognized

by the IMA under the Approved Provider Program

Experienced Lecturing Team

who are recognized industry experts

Extensive

and interactive student resource packs and lecturing notes

How to become a CMA

Follow the steps with UNIC Global Training

1.

Meet the requirements

Meet the requirements

To enroll in the CMA programme you must meet certain requirements.

2.

Enroll with UNIC Global Training

Enroll with UNIC Global Training

Join UNIC Global Training and let us guide you every step of the way on your CMA journey

3.

Book your CMA exam

Apply for your CMA exam

Apply for your CMA exam

4.

Take the exam

Take the exam

Enroll in the CMA Programme and pick your exam window.

5.

Certification

Post-exam

Maintain your certification

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