Certified Management Accountant (CMA®)
The Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) equips finance professionals and aspiring leaders with a solid foundation in financial planning, performance management, analytics, and strategic decision-making, combining exam-focused learning with real-world applications to advance their careers.
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What to Expect From the Certified Management Accountant (CMA®)
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply the full CMA exam content for Part 1 and Part 2 in line with IMA standards.
- Analyze financial and non-financial data to evaluate organizational performance.
- Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with strategic objectives.
- Apply cost management and performance management techniques to support decision-making.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, financial risks, and business alternatives.
- Use financial insights to support management decisions ethically and professionally.
Who Needs The Certified Management Accountant (CMA®)
- Accountants and finance professionals seeking CMA certification.
- Financial analysts, cost accountants, and management accountants.
- Mid-level and senior professionals aiming for leadership roles in finance.
- Professionals involved in budgeting, planning, performance management, and strategy.
- Graduates and early-career professionals preparing for global finance certifications.
What are the Skills Acquired From this Certified Management Accountant (CMA®)
- Strategic financial thinking and business analysis.
- Planning, budgeting, and forecasting skills aligned with organizational goals.
- Performance measurement and management using financial and operational metrics.
- Cost analysis and decision-support techniques.
- Investment appraisal and risk management skills.
- Ethical judgment and professional decision-making.
- Data-driven analysis using technology and analytics concepts relevant to CMAs.
Exam Format
- Total exam duration: 4 hours per part
- Multiple-choice section: 3 hours
- 100 multiple-choice questions
- Essay section: 1 hour
- Two essay scenarios, each allocated 30 minutes
- Each scenario includes approximately 10–12 written responses and/or calculation questions
CMA Exam Parts and Content Areas
Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
| Competency Area | Weight |
| External Financial Reporting Decisions | 15% |
| Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting | 20% |
| Performance Management | 20% |
| Cost Management | 15% |
| Internal Controls | 15% |
| Technology and Analytics | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Part 2: Strategic Financial Management
| Competency Area | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Statement Analysis | 20% |
| Corporate Finance | 20% |
| Business Decision Analysis | 25% |
| Enterprise Risk Management | 10% |
| Capital Investment Decisions | 10% |
| Professional Ethics | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
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CMA® | Part1 - Self Study
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CMA® | Part2 - Self Study
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Course Inclusions
- Financial statements
- Recognition, measurement, and valuation
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting concepts
- Forecasting techniques
- Budgeting methodologies
- Annual profit plan and supporting schedules
- Top-level planning and analysis
- Cost and variance measures
- Responsibility centers and reporting segments
- Performance measures
- Measurement concepts
- Costing systems
- Overhead costs
- Supply chain management
- Business process improvement
- Governance, risk, and compliance
- System controls and security measures
- Information systems
- Data governance
- Technology-enabled finance transformation
- Data analytics
Our Happy Clients Say
I have a busy job...
With a demanding job, I thought exam prep was impossible. But self-study learning fit into my life perfectly—I studied anytime, anywhere. It was clear, well-structured, and I passed the exam on my first try.
I needed real interaction...
I was looking for a learning experience where I could truly engage with. Live sessions gave me clarity, motivation, and real-time support. The trainer and group sessions kept me focused and made tough topics easier to digest
Staying on track was...
Starting was easy—but staying consistent wasn’t. The live schedule and trainer check-ins gave just the push I needed. I stayed on track and actually finished the course and got certified!
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