CMA

Set the standard.

How far will you go?
Set the
standard.
How far will you go?
The CMA

(Certifed Management Accountant)

credential demonstrates your mastery of
management accounting knowledge and skills.
It assures employers of your competency on
the job to improve organizational performance.
Exclusively for IMA

(Institute of Management
Accountants) members, the CMA credential
drives the career potential of candidates beyond
their peers.
The CMA credential is...
Prestigious Self-selected credential earned
through testing.
Professional IMAs Salary Survey shows strong
career growth and greater earning power.
Rigorous Testing, education, job
experience, and continuing education
requirements.
Empowering Promoting your credential
allows you to become a leader in your
profession.
Competent Attests proven on-the-job skills.
See how you can set the standard with the
CMA
Measuring
What
Matters
The CMA program is designed specifcally to validate mastery of the advanced skills required to
manage fnance functions within an organization, enabling you to deliver value in todays complex
business environment.
There are two parts to the CMA exam. Each part is four hours, and they can be taken in any order.
The exam is structured as follows:
By focusing on advanced accounting and fnancial management skills, the exam is rigorous yet in
line with on-the-job practice to help you perform better.
PART I - Financial Planning, Performance
and Control
Planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Performance management
Cost management
Internal controls
Professional ethics
PART II - Financial Decision Making
Financial statement analysis
Corporate fnance
Decision analysis and risk management
Investment decisions
Professional ethics
Financial Planning
Risk Analysis
Internal Controls
Financial Decision Making
The CMA
measures competency
in these
advanced skill sets
Delivering a
High ROI
The CMA is a time-effcient and cost-effective certifcation program with the potential to deliver
signifcant return on your investment.

Consider the facts:
Professionals with a CMA earn over $34,000 more in average total annual compensation.*
The total cost of the CMA program is approximately $2,500.
The CMA program lets you proceed at your own pace, allowing you to earn your CMA in 12 months or
over the course of three years.
*IMA Annual Salary Survey, Strategic Finance, June 2013.
On average, CMAs earn
over $34,000 more in
annual compensation.
Noncertifed
Accounting
Professionals
$105,497*
CMA
Accounting
Professionals
$139,578*
*IMA Annual Salary Survey,
Strategic Finance, June 2013.
Expanding
Your Career
Options
CMA certifcation can expand your opportunities in your current position and for the long term.
Leading employersfrom multinational corporations to private frms, academic institutions, and
not-for-proft organizationsseek out CMAs to hire and promote in positions requiring critical
accounting and fnancial management skills.
Today, CMAs hold key positions in a wide range of companies, including 3M, Alcoa, AT&T, Bank of
America, Boeing, Cargill, Caterpillar, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and
Verizon.
Earn the CMA and join a network of more than 40,000 certifed peers worldwide.
Private Firms
Not-for-Proft Organizations
Government Organizations
Multinational Corporations
Academic Institutions
Convenient
Exam
and Flexible
Study
Options
The CMA exam is administered electronically in hundreds of testing facilities worldwide. With three
exam windows each year, you can schedule exams at a time and place convenient for you.
IMA and a number of top course providers offer a variety of exam prep options to meet your needs
as a busy professional. Choose one of the following, or blend several approaches, to fnd the learn-
ing style that works best for you:

Self-study (print and online)
Live, instructor-led sessions
Study groups (online)

We also offer a comprehensive Exam Support Package (ESP), which includes retired exam ques-
tions and answers. as well as a CMA Candidate Resource Guide flled with helpful information.
Self-Study
Live or Online
Instructor-led
Courses
Online Self-Study
Online Study Groups
Real
Statements
from Real
People
The CMA has given me a
tremendous amount of value.
Not just on the fnancial end
of things but because Ive
gained broad-based accounting
knowledge. Ive been able to
advance my career because
that knowledge translates into
benefts for the companies
I work for.
Tammy Drescher, CMA
Senior Cost Accountant
Diamond Foods, Inc.
I can tell you the CMA certifcation or other
professional credentialing is key for our 1,800
accountants. And we have a credential expertise
requirement for our senior leadership team
to help ensure long-term, transparent fnancial
reporting and SOX compliance.
David Burritt, CMA, CPA
Chief Financial Offcer (retired)
Caterpillar, Inc.
I tell my students: Taking the CMA exam
is something you can do even before
graduation. It gives you and your potential
employer evidence that youre well-prepared
and well-qualifed. The CMA sets you apart
from others who have a college degree alone,
and its something that is recognized and
respected by a lot of potential employers.
Christine McKeag, CMA, CFM, CPA
Assistant Dean
Schroeder School of Business
University of Evansville, Indiana
I use my CMA body of knowledge
every day. It comes naturally in
the role of CFO because I need
to look at things from many
different angles, not just from
the fnancial perspective.
Management accounting skills are
very much in demand as foreign
and local companies reach out
from the local marketplace and
into more global arenas. The
CMA body of knowledge is very
valuable in this regard.
John K. Lau, CMA, CFM, CPA
Chief Financial Offcer
WesTrac China
At Microsoft, we look for a combination of solid accounting skills, the ability to think
strategically, and strong business ethics. If someone is a CMA, we can be more
comfortable that the person has mastered these aspects of the profession.
Bob Laux, CMA, CPA
Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting
Microsoft Corporation
CMA
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
from an accredited college
or university
Two continuous years
of professional experience
Foundational knowledge
of economics, basic
statistics, and fnancial
accounting
For certifed CMAs:
30 hours of CPE credits,
including two hours of ethics,
and annual IMA membership
are required to maintain
active status
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To be certifed as a CMA,
candidates must fulfll both an
education requirement and
an experience requirement in
addition to passing the exam.
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About IMA
IMA, the worldwide association for accountants
and fnancial professionals in business, offers its
members exclusive access to the CMA program.
IMA is committed to helping you expand your
professional skills, drive the performance of your
organization, and enhance your career.
Visit www.imanet.org or call Member Services at (800) 638-4427
to learn more about the CMA program.
Visit www.imanet.org or call Member Services at (800) 638-4427
to learn more about the CMA program.