US CMA Course
The US CMA course or certification is offered by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) of USA, which is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business. It was founded in 1919, having 90,000+ members and global reach of 140 countries through 300 professional and student chapters. Globalfti has partnered with Wiley to offer students and professionals the best in class official IMA® study material along with extensive classroom training for the CMA course in India.
CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification has been the global benchmark for management accountants and financial professionals. You can now get a professional certification from the USA within 12 – 18 months.
CMA USA Course Advantages
Academic advantage of a single level qualification having just two exams which are computer based
Lower cost of less than Rs.1.5 Lakhs compared to other international qualifications.
International qualification with high global average pass rates of 40%
Short duration course that can be completed within 1 – 1.5 years
Career Opportunities for CMA
The CMA certification is well recognized by all the MNCs, Big 4 audit firms, US Banks, Consulting firms and other BFSI companies having offices in India. This certification from IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is considered to be on par with the Indian CMA by most employers. CMA certified professionals are observed to get a career and earnings premium. In the US, median total compensation is 28% higher for CMAs over non certified peers. Globally, it’s 50% higher.
The CMA qualification opens new doors for professionals globally, some of the roles that a CMA qualified professional can get are:
CMA USA Syllabus & Exam Details
The CMA USA Certification comprises of a single level of examination which is divided into two parts. Candidates can attempt any part in any order as per their convenience.
The CMA USA subjects are
- Part 1: Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance and Analytics
- Part 2: Strategic Financial Management
CMA USA syllabus covers the topics as explained in table below:
Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics
- External Financial Reporting Decisions [15%]
- Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting [20%]
- Performance management [20%]
- Cost Management [15%]
- Internal Controls [15%]
- Technology & Analytics [15%]
Part 2: Strategic Financial
Management
- Financial Statement Analysis [20%]
- Corporate Finance [20%]
- Decision Analysis [25%]
- Risk Management [10%]
- Investment Decisions [10%]
- Professional Ethics [15%]
- Each exam part is four hours in length
- 100 multiple choice questions, followed by two 30-minute essay scenarios
- Exam administered at Prometric testing facilities across India
- Three exam testing windows offered each year.
- January and February
- May and June
- September and October.
CMA USA Training at Globalfti
- Top Learning Provider in India for Professional Qualifications
- Excellent and qualified faculty [CAs, CMAs, ACCAs, MBAs & Lawyers]
- Faculty with average corporate experience of 10Years
- Mentoring & guidance on career and studies
- Get benefits like scholarships on the CMA Course Fee [T&C Applicable]
- Placement Support from Globalfti
- State of the art facilities at all training centers
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Steps to Become a CMA
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- Foundational knowledge of economics, basic statistics, and financial accounting
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- Pass both CMA exam parts
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- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- Any major, no course distribution requirements
- Most CMA candidates hold a degree in accounting or finance
- May be earned within 7 years of passing CMA exam parts
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
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- Two years of professional work experience
- May be fulfilled within 7 years of passing CMA exam parts
- Two years of professional work experience
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- Active membership in IMA
- Requirements to maintain CMA certification:
- 30 hours of CPE annually
- CPE must include 2 hours of ethics training
- Maintain active IMA membership
Training for the US CMA Exams
Now that you know what the US CMA course is all about, the career opportunities it provides and the steps to get your CMA qualification, you must be wondering how should I prepare for the CMA exams. Don’t worry, this is where Globalfti comes into picture. We have over 10 years of experience training students & professionals for international financial qualifications like CMA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, IFRS etc. Classroom training by our experienced faculty is supplemented with “official” IMA study material from Wiley. On registering with us for the GFTI CMA Course Package, you will be getting :
GFTI CMA Course Package Includes
- 100+ Hours of intensive class room training from experienced professionals spread over 10 weekends covering both parts
- Expert guidance on clearing CMA exams
- Registration with IMA & Examinations (2 Parts)
- Best in Class study material from Approved Publishers which includes e-Books, online test banks etc.
- Complete guidance and support is provided for all CMA exams and certification related formalities
- Placement assistance for successful candidates
CMA USA Course Fees
Please contact us at +919880224433 for more details on CMA USA course fees.
Lear more about IMA and the CMA Certification on their official webpage
US CMA FAQs
Answering some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to CMA USA in India.
What is CMA (USA) Course?
The US CMA course or certification is offered by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) of USA, which is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business.
What is the full form for CMA?
CMA stands for Certified Management Accountant.
How much does the CMA USA cost?
How long does it take to complete CMA USA?
The CMA course duration usually is short and you can complete it within 8 – 12 months if you are dedicated. IMA gives you maximum 3 years after registration to clear both parts of US CMA course. We have candidates who have completed it within 6 months too.
What is the eligibility for CMA USA?
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- Membership of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
- Two years of professional work experience
- If they are appearing after 12th, they will get the CMA certificate only after completing their graduate degree.
