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.

 

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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

    • 12-18 months to complete both parts, on average
    • Up to 3 years allowed to complete both parts
    • 150-170 recommended hours of study per part
    • $1,696 or more in returned lifetime earnings for every hour of study time**

  • A League of Our Own

    • 50% pass rate globally
    • 4,000 CMAs granted each year on average
    • 55,000 CMAs awarded to date, each and every one earned through testing

  • Have What It Takes?

    • Bachelor's degree or professional accounting certification required
    • 2 years of work experience required
    • Successful completion of parts 1 and 2 of the exam

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The CMA Scholarship

Did you know up to 10 students from your school per academic year can be nominated by professors to receive the CMA Scholarship, which allows you to prepare for and take the CMA exam at no expense to you?

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The Future is Yours

Take charge of your success with the IMA Accounting Honor Society

The IMA Accounting Honor Society (IAHS) recognizes and honors academic achievement in the study of accounting and provides an opportunity for students to differentiate themselves as they begin their career journey.

 

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Annual Student Leadership Conference

Learn how you can spark your career at IMA's Annual Student Leadership Conference. You'll hear from inspiring speakers, create a network of contacts, and connect with industry leaders.

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