Certified Management Accountant

Issued by IMA | Institute of Management Accountants

The CMA® is the globally recognized, advanced-level professional certification for accountants and financial professionals in business. Achieving the CMA demonstrates expertise in financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics – skills that are in high demand on finance teams around the world.

Type Certification
Level Advanced

Additional Details

Skills

Corporate Finance
Cost Management
Decision Analysis
External Financial Reporting Decisions
Financial Statement Analysis
Internal Controls
Investment Decisions
Performance Management
Planning Budgeting And Forecasting
Professional Ethics
Risk Management
Technology And Analytics

Earning Criteria

Pass the CMA exams
Have two continuous years of professional experience in management accounting or financial management
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or a related professional certification
Maintain membership in IMA
Abide by the IMA’s Statement of Ethical Professional Practice
30 hours of continuing professional education are required annually to maintain CMA credential