Certified Management Accountant

IMA US & GLEIM Recognized Institution

90% Pass rate where as the worldwide pass percentage is 45%

360° degree Study Support

End-to-End academic guidance from Buddy Faculty

What is the US CMA ?

Certified Management Accountant

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.

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Course Details

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.

100 multiple-choice questions are asked in each of the four exam parts, which are followed by two 30-minute essay questions

Prometric testing is where the exam is administered: https://www.prometric.com/test-takers/search/icma

The following windows are used for the exam

February-March

May-June

September-October

Eligibility Criteria

For the US CMA tests, candidates must have completed their 12th grade (or equivalent outside of India).

For candidates to receive certification from the IMA body, they must pass both US CMA tests and have a graduation degree in any field.

Course Duration

The two sections of the CMA programme are as follows:

For the US CMA tests, candidates must have completed their 12th grade (or equivalent outside of India).

For candidates to receive certification from the IMA body, they must pass both US CMA tests and have a graduation degree in any field.

The duration of the CMA course is nearly 7 - 12 months.

Fee Structure

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

US CMA Vs CMA India

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

Career Opportunities

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.

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The Jobs That Are Most Frequently Available After CMA Are:

Financial Risk Manager

Corporate Controller

Senior Accountant

Cost Accountant

Financial Analyst and

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Message from the Founder

“As an engineer turned edupreneur I believe in a never-say-die passion. With extensive knowledge and experience in the field of education and academic business and with the vision of providing best education I built Uplift Pro with my team members. We provide study support for the US CMA, CPA, and EA programs through highly qualified faculty from India and abroad. We also offer extensive career counseling from 10th to PG level by certified counselors.”
-Bhashwati Bhattacharya

USPs of Uplift Pro

360 degree study support

Silver Certified course provider of IMA

Worldwide pass percentage rate is only 45% whereas percentage of Uplift pro is 90%

Numerous discounts on IMA course fee

Job assistance

Authorized GLEIM CMA Study Materials

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Program Highlights

Uplift Pro is a respected CMA study institution that the IMA US and Gleim Accounting have recognised for preparing students for the US CMA course

The students receive the best US CMA tutoring from our certified, highly skilled, and experienced faculty members

120 hours of CMA classes (Live Online Interactive Sessions) by veteran CMA faculties from Monday to Saturday from 9 pm to 10:30 pm

To familiarize students with the format of the US CMA test, the instructors held mock exams in class

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FAQ

US CMA course (Certified Management Accountant) certification has been the global benchmark for accounting and financial professionals. The US CMA course is an advanced professional certification specifically designed to measure the critical accounting and financial management skills. This is especially relevant for success in a business environment. US CMA qualification is governed by IMA (Institute of Management accountants).
Visit the official website of the IMA US and fill in the details for the registration. You can then enroll with any IMA approved course provider like Uplift Pro for the US CMA course preparation. Once you are registered and ready for the exam, make the fee payment and schedule the exam seat in the respective exam window (Jan-Feb / May-June & Sep-Oct). With Uplift Pro you get good amount of discount in your IMA fees.

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:

Bachelor degree on any subject. Students who are pursuing their bachelors are eligible to take the CMA exams.

Two years of professional experience in accounting or finance.

Once someone passes both the papers he/she gets 7 years to meet the above experience requirements.

Register yourself to the IMA US website, fill in the details for registration. Make the fee payment. Once you receive the confirmation of your registration, which provides your authorization number, schedule the exam date at prometric website (the IMA US testing partner). Do carry the necessary documents at the exam center. We at Uplift Pro provide step wise guidance in your IMA registration process.
The US CMA exam fee for the Professional member is USD 415 per paper and for the Academic member is USD 311 per paper. Apart from the exam fee, the exam candidate has to pay Membership + Entrance fees. The Professional membership and entrance fees are USD 495 and the Student Academic membership and entrance fees are USD 227. These fees are payable before scheduling the exam.
The minimum passing marks for the US CMA course exam is 360 for both parts of the exam. The maximum exam score is 500.
No, there is no negative marking in the US CMA exam.
If you fail, you can retake the exam within 90 days from the date of your prior exam. Register for the exam once again by paying the exam fee for the one part i.e USD 415. Schedule another testing window and write the exam.
One of the main reasons that US CMA is seen as a better value proposition is that it takes lesser time to complete. A candidate can complete the US CMA course within 6 months to one year, whereas, it takes a candidate minimum of 3 years to complete CMA India. Please visit the blogs on US CMA Jobs in India and US CMA Course vs. CMA India for detailed analysis.

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:

Finance, insurance, and banking

Manufacturing, construction, and mining

Communication, transportation, and utility services

Real estate, mining, and education

Health and medical services

Government and not-for-profit

US CMA being a global certification has great advantage in all financial sectors required by the reputed MNCs for management positions. The salary range of a US CMA varies from INR 5-80 lakhs per year for entry level and senior positions respectively.
CMAs are important assets in all types of organizations. CMAs analyze the operating results, review performance, audit operations and resolve issues that enhance the strategic objectives of an organization. CMAs are value creators and not just merely an accountant who adhere to compliance to the profession.

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.

Yes. We provide live online classes for both working professionals and student community. Our Live-Online classes are held from Monday to Saturday late evenings for 1.5 hours (9pm to 10:30 pm) India time & Dubai time (7:30 pm to 9 pm). Recording of the live class is shared with the students next day.
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Why Choose Us

120 hours of Live Online Interactive CMA classes

Dedicated Buddy Mentor to resolve queries

One-on-one doubt clearing session before exams

Administrative Assistance with IMA registration

Course conducted by Industry Stalwarts

Soft skill and interview technique training

24/7 Academic Assistance

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How Uplift Pro helps you to become a US CMA ?

The US CMA live online lessons offered by Uplift Pro are timed and planned so that students can access them from their home computer after typical business hours

Every student at Uplift Pro is granted the "Till you pass" promise, which entitles them to get free access to our live online classes up until they pass.

120 hours of CMA classes (Live Online Interactive Sessions) by veteran CMA faculties from Monday to Saturday from 9 pm to 10:30 pm

Students receive the recording of a missed lesson the very next morning.

Along with offering CMA Study Support, we also help our students improve their soft skills and also help them in getting placed in leading companies in and outside India.

Study Materials

Authorized GLEIM CMA Study Materials available in hard copy and online

Industry aligned study materials.

Key Takeaways

Notes on significant subjects prepared by the academic members are provided

Recordings of CMA live online classes available.

1:1 Doubt clearing sessions are conducted before the US CMA exam window

Assisting professionals in building careers globally

Dedicate experienced buddy mentors provide extra academic support.

24x7 academic team ready to answer all the questions

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