The Value of the CMA
The CMA credential is a symbol of professionalism, excellence, and integrity. Top employers such as 3M, Alcoa, AT&T, Bank of America, Boeing, Cargill, Caterpillar, ConAgra, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Saudi Aramco, Verizon and Xerox hire and promote CMAs because they know CMAs have mastered the key accounting and financial management skills needed in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
The CMA certification measures what matters most to your enterprise, including expertise in financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics.
The CMA Curriculum: Highly Targeted Topics
CMA holders demonstrate exceptional commitment – their course of study can take up to 300 hours, the exams are rigorous and demanding, and successful CMAs must maintain their credentials through annual CPE requirements.
The CMA exam is structured as follows:
Part One: Financial Planning, Performance, & Control
- Planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Performance management
- Cost management
- Internal controls
- Professional ethics
Part Two: Financial Decision Making
- Financial statement analysis
- Corporate finance
- Decision analysis and risk management
- Investment decisions
- Professional ethics
Continuing Education Requirements
The CMA demonstrates a commitment to keeping abreast of the evolving standards and best practices in financial management. After completing Part 1 and 2 of the CMA exam, fulfilling the education and experience requirement, and receiving certification, all CMAs must complete 30 hours of continuing education annually, including a minimum of two hours in the area of ethics.