{"id":250620,"date":"2023-05-29T12:55:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T12:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/?p=250620"},"modified":"2024-04-10T10:57:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:57:29","slug":"how-to-become-a-certified-management-accountant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/how-to-become-a-certified-management-accountant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Certified Management Accountant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a financial professional hoping to advance your position? If so, earning your Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation might be the key to opening new doors and advancing your career. A worldwide recognized certification that shows proficiency in financial analysis, strategic planning, and decision-making is the CMA designation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on whether you are a learner, academic, or professional, the annual <\/span>IMA membership<\/span> price ranges from $45 to $275. The $250 program enrollment fee for the CMA is waived for students and academic members. The CMA test costs $460 for each part, although students and academic members pay just $345 per part.<\/span><\/p>\n

This post will walk you through the stages and requirements to <\/span>become a <\/b>Certified Management Accountant<\/b><\/a>, including test preparation advice, study tools, and more. So let’s see how a CMA certification may help you advance your career.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the requirements for CMA certification?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Prospective CMAs are required to take both exam portions within designated testing times. There are three periods of time where Parts 1 and 2 are accessible:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • January-February<\/span><\/li>\n
  • May-June<\/span><\/li>\n
  • September-October<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    After the 15th of June, February, and October, respectively, registration for each testing window closes. Interested candidates can sign up for the CMA exam via the IMA’s online store.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Candidates must book a test session through Prometric after enrolling and receiving permission to take the CMA exam\u2014those who don’t make an appointment lose the exam fees.<\/span><\/p>\n