Why Earn the US-CMA
Gain confidence
Learn to speak the global language of business.
Enhance your skills
The US-CMA can give you the skills needed to add value to your organization.
Get connected
Gain access to professionals globally and locally with the Japan Chapter.
What is the US-CMA certification?
Japan has seen a rapid growth in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leading many financial professionals to choose the US-CMA 「米国公認管理会計士」as their preferred certification. The routine tasks of accounting will become a thing of the past. And new strategic challenges will become a thing of the present.
Planning & Analysis
Risk Management & Internal Controls
Performance Management
Technology & Analytics
The US-CMA: Two Exam Parts Covering 12 Competencies
US-CMA Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
15% External Financial Reporting Decisions
20% Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
20% Performance Management
15% Cost Management
15% Internal Controls
15% Technology and Analytics
US-CMA Part 2: Strategic Financial Management
20% Financial Statement Analysis
20% Corporate Finance
25% Business Decision Analysis
10% Enterprise Risk Management
10% Capital Investment Decisions
15% Professional Ethics
Coming Soon
In June 2025, you can take the exam in Japanese.
exam parts with test centers in Tokyo and Osaka
years of excellence in management accounting*
of US-CMAs feel the certificaiton helped to advance their career**
US-CMAs have been certified globally
*The US-CMA is offered by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), which has more than 100 years of experience serving the management accounting profession.
**Data from IMA's 2023 Global Salary Survey
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