CMA® Resource Center

"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 financial 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
Chief Financial Officer
WesTrac China

"Don't just blindly follow the CPA track. More than 80% of accounting professionals wind up working in industry, so be aware of the non-public accounting opportunities. The big CPA firms sponsor everything on campus, so it's easy to think they're the only game in town. They're not."

Paula Riemer, CMA, CPA
Senior Financial Analyst
The Martin-Brower Co., LLC

"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 you’re well prepared and well qualified. The CMA sets you apart from others who have a college degree alone, and it’s something that is recognized and respected by a lot of potential employers."

Christine McKeag, CMA, CPA
Assistant Dean
Schroeder Family School of Business Administration University of Evansville, Indiana

"The fact that I had recently completed the exam definitely came up in my interviews. It was a strong selling point that I think helped to set me apart. Pursuing my CMA shows not only that I have a specific skills set but also that I was able to prepare for the exam and accomplish a goal."

Amy White, CMA
Accounting
Safeway, Inc.

"The CMA gave me the cohesion and validation that I needed. Because I come from India and my education and experience came from there, my background wasn't as easily recognized. It's been very helpful for me to have this designation, because it shows that I'm a person who understands all the things that are tested on the exam."

Raj Bansal, CMA, CFM
Assistant VP, Banking Specialist HSBC Bank

"The CMA credential is a spotlight directed to anyone working in accounting and finance. To be certified as a CMA means that I’m a more knowledgeable and experienced professional. In addition, the certification gives me more confidence and adds to my clients’ trust, when they realize that they are dealing with a CMA."

Dr. Samir M.A. Hassan, Ph.D., CMA, CFM

Promoting Your Credential

Maximize the recognition of your CMA credential:

  • Include the CMA designation on your business card and business correspondence.
  • Inform your supervisor and Human Resources Department that you have earned the CMA. To have confirmation of your CMA sent to your employer, contact ima@imanet.org.
  • If your organization’s Human Resources Department is not familiar with the CMA program, direct them to this website. To request CMA brochures, please contact IMA member services at ima@imanet.org or call (800) 638-4427 or +1 (201) 573-9000.
  • Become an active member of the CMA community by participating in the CMA network on LinkUp IMA and staying current with the CMA Connection quarterly electronic newsletter.
  • Participate in mentoring programs organized by your local IMA chapter or council, and take the opportunity to encourage promising young professionals to consider applying for the CMA.
  • To obtain a sample press release click here.  
  • To obtain a flyer with information for your Human Resources department click here.

Educate and Inform

Increase awareness of the CMA – and its value as the gold standard credential for accountants and financial professionals working in business – by sharing with your colleagues some facts about the CMA program.

  • The CMA is an advanced professional certification specifically designed to measure the critical accounting and financial management skills that are especially relevant for success in a business environment.
  • The CMA program promotes mastery of financial planning, analysis, control, and decision support through a rigorous curriculum and an extensive exam process.
  • Compliance with the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice is a requirement for maintaining the CMA credential.
  • CMAs hold key management positions–all the way up to the C-Suite – in a wide range of organizations, including multinational corporations, private firms, academic institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. 
  • Download our brochure:
    CMA: The Essential Credential for Accountants and Financial Professionals 

Questions?

For resources and support promoting your CMA credential, please contact customer service at ima@imanet.org or call (800) 638-4427.

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