The document provides information about the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) program. It outlines the steps to complete the CMA designation, including transcript evaluation, completing education requirements, passing the entrance exam, and completing the Strategic Leadership Program. It notes there are approximately 50,000 CMAs in Canada, most residing in Ontario. The Queen's University MBA provides an advantage for students to complete the CMA at a lower cost and in less time than the standard program.

1. CMA ProgramTeam 412Muneet Bhatia, Kenneth Chow, Vishal Sajnani, Tony Wang, Peter S, Pranab Pandey, Ornila Rahman

2. Why CMA?To remain competitive in today’s workforce marketThe CMA program trains candidates in Strategy, Management and Accounting practicesBroaden the number of positions which you can fulfill

3. About CMAsApproximately 50,000 CMAs in Canada25,000 reside in OntarioCMAs hold a variety of professional positionsAverage salary is $113,600

4. Steps to complete the CMATranscript EvaluationCompletion of University or Applied Degree and required topicsWrite the CMA Entrance examComplete the Strategic Leadership Program (SLP)

5. Step 1. Transcript EvaluationThe first step in the processTranscript evaluations are freeEvaluation ensures applicants have the academic strength to complete the program

6. Step 2. Completion of EducationStep 2 would be to complete your education through one of the four outlets:Accelerated programAdditional studies through an accredited universityCombined programsCMA for MBA

7. Step 3. CMA Entrance ExamThe exam is held twice a yearBy enrolling you are automatically signed up for the preparation programTopics covered include: Financial and Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Taxation and other Management studiesSuccessful candidates much achieve 60%

8. Step 4. Strategic Leadership ProgramSLP focuses on 6 functional and 4 enabling competenciesSLP is broken out into two phase:Development Phase – includes Case ExaminationApplication Phase – includes Board ReportAnd now…work experience!

9. Steps to complete the CMA

10. The Queen’s AdvantageApplicable to all successful Queen’s MBA graduatesRequired:Complete courses in:Financial AccountingManagement AccountingTaxationEntrance ExaminationCase ExaminationBoard ReportWork Experience

11. The Queen’s AdvantageTotal Cost: $5,000 vs. $15,000Total Time: 7 Months

12. Testimony“Completing my CMA accreditation has been a great experience that allowed me to acquire a broad range of knowledge on ways to diagnose a company and on how to fully prepare and present a strategy for high management in order to optimise the company’s activities. The CMA has brought me communication, analytical and accounting skills that I have been tremendously beneficial to me when working with colleagues and high management in my previous career.”- Vincent Marois, CMA MBA Candidate 2012 Queen’s School of Business

13. SO…Do you wanna be a CMA?