This document provides information about the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) program. The CMA certification validates mastery of critical skills for financial planning, analysis, control, and decision-making needed for strategic business roles. The CMA exams are computer-based and administered globally, including in major Indian cities. The two-part exam covers topics like financial reporting, planning, performance management, cost management, financial statement analysis, and corporate finance. Earning a CMA can expand career opportunities and earning potential in fields like accounting, auditing, and financial analysis. It provides exemptions for other certifications like ICWA in India and ACCA in the UK.

1. Welcome to the seminar on
CMA program
Srinivas Reddy.M
CPA CMA CFE ICWA MBA LLB M.Com MSc(psy)
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®)

2. IMA
 IMA’s certification for accountants and
financial professionals in business.
 The CMA validates your mastery of financial
planning, analysis, control, and decision
support– the critical skills needed to be a
valuable strategic advisor for your
organization.

3. Why the
CMA? • The CMA is the certification specifically designed for
accountants and financial professionals in business
• If you are looking for an advanced certification to
build your skills, résumé, and earning potential – the
CMA is the right choice

4. Why the
CMA?
• CFOs need to raise the competency of their
teams
• There exists a skills gap at all levels, including
the business analytical level
• Planning and analysis capabilities are needed
in organizations
• There is a challenge identifying “advanced”
or high potential finance and accounting staff

5. Exams
 CMA exams are conducted all over the world.
 Computer based exam.
 We have exam centers in major cities of India.

6. Course
Content
Part 1 – Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance
and Control
4 hours, 100 multiple-choice questions and two 30-
minute essay questions
A. External Financial Reporting Decisions (15%)
B. Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (30%)
C. Performance Management (20%)
D. Cost Management (20%)
E. Internal Controls (15%)

7. Course
Content
 Part 2 – Financial Decision Making
 4 hours, 100 multiple-choice questions and two 30-
minute essay questions
A. Financial Statement Analysis (25%)
B. Corporate Finance (20%)
C. Decision Analysis (20%)
D. Risk Management (10%)
E. Investment Decisions (15%)
F. Professional Ethics (10%)

8. Who is the
CMA For?
• Students
• Lecturers
• Accountants
• Auditors
• Financial Analysts etc,.

9. Why the
CMA?
• CMA certification can expand your career
opportunities
• Organizations of all types and sizes seek
professionals with critical accounting and financial
management skills
• Multinational Corporations
• Private Firms
• Academic Institutions
• Not-for-Profit Organizations
• Government Organizations
• Enjoy greater earning power

10. ExamTesting
• Exam administered at hundreds of computer testing facilities
worldwide
• Three exam testing windows offered each year
• January and February
• May and June
• September and October
• Candidates schedule exams at their own pace
• Part 1 and Part 2 can be taken in any order
• Earn the CMA in 12 months or over a three-year period
• You must register for an exam part within the first 12 months of
entering the program

11. Exemption
Benefits
• When you pass CMA exams from India, your
qualification will be considered equivalent to ICWA,
India.
• If you pass CMA exams from any where outside India,
you will get dual certification of CMA (US) +ICWA,
India.

12. Exemption
Benefits
• CMAs will get 7 papers exemptions from ACCA(U.K)
• You just have to write only 7 out of total of 14 papers
to become a Chartered Accountant
• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA) is the global professional accounting body
offering the Chartered Certified Accountant
qualification (ACCA)

13. Build-Up
your Career
Become a
CMA
(U.S.A)