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Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization Institute of Management Accountants
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidates must have:

  • a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or one of the following certifications: CFA, CIA, CFE, CTP;
  • two years continuous work experience in management accounting or financial management; and
  • active membership in the Institute of Management Accountants.
Designation Training Requirements

Optional training courses or self-study materials
Designation Exam Type

In-person, proctored two-part exam
Continuing Education Requirements

30 hours annually
Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at Certification Directory
Investor Complaint Process

None
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None