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Enroll in the CMA Program
As an enrolled CMA candidate, you will also become an IMA member and enjoy many membership benefits. See Requirements Below See Requirements Below
As an enrolled CMA candidate, you will also become an IMA member and enjoy many membership benefits. See Requirements Below See Requirements Below
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Register for the Exam
As a CMA candidate, you'll gain access to all the benefits of IMA membership.
As a CMA candidate, you'll gain access to all the benefits of IMA membership.
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Plan to Complete Certification Requirements
Review the requirements to becoming certified and prepare to submit your supporting documents.
Review CMA requirements
Review CMA Requirements
To earn the CMA, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
- bulletHold an active IMA membership
- bulletComplete and pass Parts 1 and 2 of the CMA Exam.
- bulletHold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or a related professional certification. (For details, please refer to the Education Qualification Section of the CMA Handbook.)
- bulletAbide by IMA's Statement of Ethical Professional Practice.
- bulletHave two continuous years of professional experience in management accounting or financial management. (Please refer to the Experience Qualification section of the CMA Handbook.)
Quick Tips on Getting Started
Learn how people like you got over the common hurdles to get started.
I took two weeks off right before the exam and basically immersed myself in studying. I explained this to my family so they didn’t expect much from me those two weeks. But I rewarded them after the exam.
- Diane K., Alabama
CMA Program Fees:
*IMA membership is additional and also required.