To get the CMA certification, you must have:
Membership of IMA
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Two years of relevant experience
Passed both the parts of CMA Exams
CMA Exams
CMA exams are divided into two parts (four hours for each part) the syllabus of which is as below:
Syllabus for CMA Exam
Part 1
External Financial Reporting Decisions
Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
Performance Management
Cost Management
Internal Controls
Syllabus for CMA Exam
Part 2
Financial Statement Analysis
Corporate Finance
Decision Analysis
Risk Management
Investment Decisions
Professional Ethics
The candidates have to clear both these parts within 3 years of registering for CMA.
When can you appear for the exam?
The candidate can appear for the exam in the following months
CMA Exams are administered by Prometric which has centers all over the world. You’ll have to schedule your exams atleast 72 hours prior (It is advisable to schedule atleast 4 week in advance)