Students

Stand out as you graduate

Let the CMA be your superpower, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to dazzle future employers.

Be recognized.

Throughout the year, IMA bestows awards to those students and chapters whose achievements embody IMA’s values and mission.

VIEW UPCOMING AWARDS VIEW UPCOMING AWARDS

IMA Supports You in School and Beyond

As an IMA Student member, you can learn about the role of accountants and financial managers in business and explore your career options. IMA offers Student members access to many of the benefits of regular Professional membership at a significantly reduced rate. To qualify for this membership type you must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours at a college or university.

What is Management Accounting?

Scholarships & Awards

Student Chapters

Leadership Academy

Career Guidance & Support

JOIN TODAY JOIN TODAY

View All Membership Benefits View All Membership Benefits

What will life after graduation look like with the CMA?

Find out from students like you.

CMA: Everything You Need to Know

The CMA Exam: Two Parts covering 11 Competencies

- 1
  Part One: Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance, and Control
  - 15% External Financial Reporting Decisions
  - 30% Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
  - 20% Performance Management
  - 20% Cost Management
  - 15% Internal Controls
- 2
  Part Two: Financial Decision Making
  - 25% Financial Statement Analysis
  - 20% Corporate Finance
  - 20% Decision Analysis
  - 10% Risk Management
  - 15% Investment Decisions
  - 10% Professional Ethics

Worth Your Time
- bullet 12-18 months to complete both parts, on average
- bullet Up to 3 years allowed to complete both parts
- bullet 150-170 recommended hours of study per part
- bullet $985 or more in returned lifetime earnings for every hour of study time*
A League of Our Own
- bullet 50% pass rate globally
- bullet 4,000 CMAs granted each year on average
- bullet 50,000 CMAs awarded to date, each and every one earned through testing
Have What It Takes?
- bullet Bachelor's degree or professional accounting certification required
- bullet 2 years of work experience required
- bullet Successful completion of parts 1 and 2 of the exam