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The US Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or US CMA is a professional certification in management accounting and financial management. The Institute of Management Accountants offers the CMA, a US-based, internationally recognized qualification (IMA US). Over 1,40,000 US CMA certified candidates are members of IMA US, which has a history spanning more than a century and over 150+ nations. The qualification denotes that the holder has expertise in financial analysis, planning, control, decision-making, and professional ethics. The Big 4 accounting firms: EY, PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte, as well as other multinational corporations (MNCs) including Apple, Accenture, BDO, Grant Thornton, L&T, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and leading Indian firms like Tata, Reliance, and Infosys, all prefer candidates having a US CMA qualification. A CMA qualification will guarantee that you are at the core of an organization, working with the management team on important strategic decisions.
For management accountants and other financial professionals, the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) qualification has served as the global benchmark.
Syllabus
12 Skills are covered across 2 Parts
| Section | Part 1 – Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics | Part 2 – Strategic Financial Management |
|---|---|---|
| A | External Financial Reporting Decisions | Financial Statement Analysis |
| B | Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting | Corporate Finance |
| C | Performance Management | Decision Analysis |
| D | Cost Management | Risk Management |
| E | Internal Controls | Decision Analysis |
| F | Technology and Analysis | Professional Ethics |
A single level of examination has been separated into two sections. Candidates are free to tackle any component in whatever sequence they see fit.
The following windows are used for the exam
The two sections of the CMA programme are as follows:
The duration of the CMA course is nearly 7 - 12 months.
Our entire course fee is INR 75,000/-
We provide installment and loan facilities to our students
We also provide a package reduction on your IMA US fees to the students of Uplift Pro.
| IMA General Fees Structure | |
|---|---|
| Fees Payable by proffesional | Fees Payable by academic students |
| Membership- USD 260 valid for a year | Membership- USD 45 valid for a year |
| Entrance- USD 280 valid for 3 year | Entrance- USD 210 valid for 3 year |
| Exam Fee Paper I - USD 460 | Exam Fee Paper I - USD 345 |
| Exam Fee Paper II - USD 460 | Exam Fee Paper II - USD 345 |
| Parameters | US CMA | CMA India |
|---|---|---|
| Awarding Authority | IMA, USA | Institute of Cost Accountants of India |
| Certification | International | Indian |
| Course Duration | 7 - 12 months | 4 - 5 years |
| Accounting Standards | US GAAP and IFRS | IND AS (Indian GAAP) |
| Exam Structure |
Two parts: Part 1 - Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics Part 2 - Strategic Financial Management |
Three levels including Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels Overall 20 exam papers |
| Pass Criteria | 40% for individual papers and 50% aggregate in each group | 360 out of 500 |
| Pass Percentage | 50% worldwide | 3% to 10% |
| Jobs | Available in MNCs of India and abroad | Primarily in India and nearby countries |
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that between 2020 and 2030, employment of accountants and auditors will increase by 7%. The amount of work prospects only increases when you add a CMA certification to the equation.
According to the 2021 IMA Global Salary Survey, CMA holders are more likely to have particular job titles than non-CMA holders. Let's now look at some examples of the positions you can face during your CMA career.
The US CMA course is one of the most in-demand accounting certifications, and that demand has increased by mani-fold in the last one decade in India because nowadays without an international professional accounting qualification, it is tough to touch the pinnacle of your career.
are important assets in all MNCs, Fortune 500 companies and Big 4s of India as they look for professionals with knowledge in the international accounting system and management accounting, financial planning and analysis skills. CMAs analyze the operating results, review performance, audit operations and resolve issues that enhance the strategic objectives of an organization.
are value creators and not just merely an accountant who adhere to compliance to the profession. Hence Indians are getting more inclined towards US CMA compared to the long term Indian counterparts of this course like ICWA or CA.
Yes. Working professionals can join US CMA course and complete the qualification. The eligibility includes:
US CMA is an international qualification and is one of the best course for students seeking jobs outside India. US CMAs can occupy positions such as Research Analyst, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Finance Manager or Financial C-Suite roles. They often become experts in field of accounting and finance departments of an organization.
CMA professionals can find employment opportunities across a wide range of industries including:
You can mail us your query to info@upliftprofessionals.in or call us at +91-8787088850, our academic coordinator will guide you on the process to start with Uplift Pro.
I feel privileged to enroll for the CMA US at Uplift Pro & earn the CMA US certification at first attempt. The faculty & admin dept at Uplift not only helped to overcome the anxiety but also gave me the guidance to crack the exam. They share a great study planner, a team of dedicated faculties probably the best whom you can reach anytime to clarify doubts. Uplift classes are flexible for the working professionals.
I could get through with my CMA-1 exam in the first attempt. Thanks to Uplift Pro India team for their regular interactions with members, timely updates on the MA program, seamless communication between students and IMA and continuous administrative support. The faculty members carry wealth of experience in this domain and are very proactive to guide and mentor the students to achieve success in their CMA journey
I would like to thank all the teaching faculties for their wonderful support and guidance throughout the course. The classes were amazing. The explanations by the teachers were very clear to understand the concepts. As the class is always taken as interactive sessions, it helps us to clear the doubts and be clear to the point. I look forward to attending CMA part 2 classes from Uplift, I Highly recommend Uplift for the CMA US.
Happy to share my achievement of the CMA US Qualification. Getting back to studies and concentrating for long hours wasn't an easy thing to do at the age of 37. Gratitude is due to Ms Bhaswati Bhattacharya and the team. Their latest materials & assignments given by faculties helped me a lot in this endeavour.
A great education is provided here and it is just that you have to be avallable enough to learn. It is a very good platform for the professionals who want to shape their career. Taught by top instructors and professionals with deep industry knowledge and that gives you a real insight into the industry.
I am so proud to express my gratitude for bringing that confidence in me after a long gap in my further studies and busy schedules at work and family. I am glad to be a part of uplift pro and to pursue US CMA from here. The coaching is crisp and clear along with a great foundation that is built by uplift pro coaching staff who have a vast experience in industry and in-depth knowledge that's makes a great place to learn !! Thanks to uplift pro and its teachers !!
It is an awesome experience while preparing for CMA US with Uplift, I loved the lectures because the faculties here in Uplift makes it an interactive session for us, Ganpathi sir and Sanjay sir tries their best to teach in best possible way to makes us understand with anonymous examples that too with real life examples!! One of the biggest advantage is right from registration to learning to writing the exams to preparing for interviews to placement have loved the procedure and the whole team is working so hard to assist the students!!
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