Career After US CMA Certification
CMA USA believe their certification creates career opportunities and strengthens their ability to move across business areas.
Members
Countries
| Position | Avg Salary |
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Finance Manager
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$92,444 |
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Financial Analyst
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$61,455 |
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Financial Risk Manager
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$96,518 |
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Financial Controller
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$84,761 |
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Cost Accountant
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$56,941 |
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Chief Financial Officer
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$136,187 |
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Cost Manager
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$88,352 |
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Relationship Manager
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$64,358 |
| Source: www.payscale.com |
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Why US CMA Certification?
Are you an accounting professional or student thinking of management Accounting as your Career? In the face of national and global regulatory changes, management accounting as a profession is rapidly expanding in scope and in influence — and it offers Certified Management Accounting professionals a range of promising career paths.
High demand equals higher salaries. Companies and organizations are in such a need for CMAs that many have increased the average starting salary to encourage more to enter the field.
CMA Certification is the highest level of certification Course in Management Accounting. With increasing Globalization CMA’s are in very high demand.
If you are working in the Financial Accounting, or any other industry, this certification can boost your profile resulting in higher pay, more benefits, and better job opportunities.
Online US CMA Course
Certified Management Accountant is an advanced Accounting Certification, offered by the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), USA. CMA certification is designed for Accounting and Finance Professionals. The certification signifies expertise in Financial Planning, Analysis, Control, Decision Support and Professional Ethics. It will increase your value at your current organization and help you further your accounting career horizons.
US CMA Course Details:
CMA Course Part-1Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics |
CMA Course Part-2Strategic Financial Management |
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Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (20%) Performance Management (20%) Cost Management (15%) Internal Controls (15%) Technology and Analytics (15%) |
Corporate Finance (20%) Decision Analysis (25%) Risk Management (10%) Investment Decisions (10%) Professional Ethics (15%) |
Certifying Body of US CMA Certification
IMA Institute of Management Accountants, USA is a certification body founded in 1919 in the USA and since then has been an industry standard bearer for Accounting Certification. IMA has a global network of about 125,000+ members in 140+ countries and 300 professional and student chapters Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., USA. IMA provides localized services through its four global regions: The Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Middle East/India.
IMA’s Official Website
Comparison with Other Professional Certifications
| Certification | CMA US | CPA US | ACCA UK | CIA Online |
| Administered By | Institute of Management Accountants- IMA USA | American Institute of Certified public Accountant-AICPA USA | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA UK | Institute of Internal Auditors – IIA USA |
| No. of Papers/Exams | 2 | 4 | 13 | 3 |
| Duration | 6-9 Months | 12-18 Months | 2-3 Years | 6-12 Months |
| Paper pattern | MCQs & Essay type questions | MCQs & Task based Simulations | MCQs, Scenario Based & Case Studies | MCQ |
| Syllabus | Management Accounting, Costing, Financial Management | Auditing, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Costing, Economics, IT Security | Auditing, Accounting, Taxation, Costing, Corporate Law, Financial Management | Internal Audit, Internal Control, Business Acumen, IT & Security |
| Exemptions | No Exemptions | No Exemptions | Upto 9 Papers Exemption | No Exemptions |
Upcoming CMA Classes
| Class Name | Start Date | Class Time | Days of the week | |
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| CMA-Part-1 | 19-Aug, 2022 | 10:30 AM | Friday | |
| CMA-Part-2 | 26-Aug, 2022 | 09:00 AM | Friday |
Why you should become a CMA?
CMA unlocks opportunities into the business world.
CMA Advances your career
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Job positions after US CMA Course
- Finance Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Risk Manager
- Financial Controller
- Cost Accountant
- Chief Financial Officer
- Cost Manager
- Relationship Manager
- Chief Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Cost Accountant
- Credit Controller
- Finance Manager
- Finance Director
Why Delphi?
Certified & Professional Trainers
Our faculties are qualified & industry experts with significant experience in their domain.
Live Instructor Led Training
We conduct live classes through GoToMeeting, Zoom and other live meeting software.
Cloud e-learning portal
Get live class notifications, view class recordings, or practice questions all in one access.
Flexible Batch Timings
All our batch schedules are designed to support work while you study principle.
Placement Assistance
We guide you to benefit from the newly acquired global professional certification.
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We provide internationally reputed study materials with our customized success slides.
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How to Become a CMA?
START PREPARATION
Start your CMA Exam preparation with our Instructor led live classes and practice questions through our e-learning portal.
REGISTER
Register with IMA Membership and apply through their IMA student portal
Schedule Exams
Appear for the 2 Parts of CMA exam in which our consultant will help you to schedule the examinations in your nearest Prometric Testing Center and complete all the formalities.
PASS THE CMA EXAM
Pass the 2 parts of the CMA Exams and then apply for the CMA Certificate from the IMA.
CMA Course Trainer
Shyam Sarrof
Shyam is a versatile scholar and trainer, possessing a hard-core Advisory, Control & Risk Management experience of more than 22 years.Read More
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CMA Course Highlights
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Corporate or One to One Training
- 100+ Hours Live Training
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- Access To Delphi ELearning Portal
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- 24*7 Support
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CMA Course FAQs
Yes, any student can do US CMA after clearing their 12th class exams, and while doing graduation as well. It is just a 6 to 8 months professional certification which is also globally recognized.
Once the student clears the CMA exams, they get an email confirming they have cleared both the papers, this email can be used to get a job. Once they get 2 years of experience, they can show that to IMA, and apply for the certificate.
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January and February
May and June
September and October
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Testing windows are offered in January/February, May/June, and September/October. You have to pick your window.
You then have to register for the exam on the IMA
You will receive your Authorization number along with further instructions.
Schedule your exam appointment with Prometric
No, you can actually take these parts in any order. Most of the candidates choose to take the exam parts on separate days although you can even take both the parts together on the same day.
The minimum passing score for the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Examination is 360 for both parts of the exam. The exam score range is 0-500.
Our trainers are Qualified CMA (USA) or CPA (USA) having more than 20+ Industry Experiences as well as having experience of teaching for more than 10 years.
You will be provided with live CMA classes and access to online course materials:
- Test Preparation Software
- Practice Essays
- Study Plan
- Success Slides
- Mock Exam
- 5 Hours CMA mock and revision Session Online
- Success Notes & Guidance before Examination
A student may miss not more than the three first CMA classes of the batch he/she wishes to enroll for. Make-up sessions will be provided for all missed CMA classes.
Yes, Delphi acts as a complete guide for those aspiring to achieve the CMA qualification.
We at Delphi has our own proven methodology – we do not follow competitors and other service providers as we believe in delivering education and make careers which is associated with value addition.
In Delphi, the teaching aim is to make careers and not to only earn money. If the candidate attends the lecture, he will pass based on our learning pattern. If he is not successful, we do not leave our student and we offer re-take in the up-coming sessions.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a certification in financial accounting and strategic management. CMA is a globally recognized credential with a special focus on corporate finance, management accounting & performance management.
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CMA Certification is internationally recognized,
CMA Syllabus is practical and relevant for your job
Only need to pass 2 papers to become CMA,
Only need to have a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant work experience.
CMA Certification is Internationally recognized,
Easier Advancement
Career Potential
Global Recognition
Easier Advancement
Flexibility in the Exam Window
Exam Exemptions
IMA’S Global CMA Network
We suggest to study 150 to 200 hours for each part. Based on the hourly / daily / monthly commitments candidate can clear the CMA Exam within 6 to 8 months. However, many students take longer due to competing life priorities. The IMA provides a three year period of eligibility when you first register for the exams.
Visit imanet.org/cma-certification to apply. You will need to purchase the CMA entrance fee and IMA membership. The application process takes about 10 minutes.
Register for the exam. You can register for Part 1 and Part 2 in any order or register for both at the same time.
Prepare to complete certification requirements including submitting your education transcript and work experience. This can be done before or after passing the exam, but is required as a final step to become certified.
- Visit imanet.org/cma-certification to apply. You will need to purchase the CMA entrance fee and IMA membership. The application process takes about 10 minutes.
- Register for the exam. You can register for Part 1 and Part 2 in any order or register for both at the same time.
- Prepare to complete certification requirements including submitting your education transcript and work experience. This can be done before or after passing the exam, but is required as a final step to become certified.
Each part of the CMA exam has 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 2 essay scenarios with multiple questions in each scenario. You have to answer at least 50% of your MCQs to open up the essay question portion of the exam. The MCQs are worth 75% of the weight of your total score on the CMA exam.
Candidates must complete the CMA program within three years from the date you purchase the CMA entrance fee. If you do not successfully complete both parts within three years of entering the certification program, the passed part will expire.
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External Financial Reporting Decisions (15%)
Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (20%)
Performance Management (20%)
Cost Management (15%)
Internal Controls (15%)
Technology and Analytics (15%)
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Financial Statement Analysis (20%)
Corporate Finance (20%)
Decision Analysis (25%)
Cost Management (15%)
Risk Management (10%)
Investment Decisions (10%)
Professional Ethics (15%)
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or a related professional certification
Two continuous years of professional experience in management accounting or financial management, which can be completed after passing the exam, but are required as a final step to certification
Passing Parts 1 and 2 of the CMA exam.
For further details, please refer to the CMA Handbook.
The CMA exams are computer-based and administered at hundreds of Prometric testing facilities worldwide. With three testing windows each year, you can sit for an exam at a time and place convenient for you.
If you are enrolled in the CMA program and are ready to sit for the exam, here are the steps:
- Pick your testing window. Testing windows are offered in January/February, May/June, and September/October.
- Register for the exam at www.imaonlinestore.com
- Receive your authorization number(s) along with further instructions.
- Schedule your exam appointment(s) with Prometric, our testing partner, at www.prometric.com/ICMA
Make sure that you meet the CMA exam requirements
Choose the CMA course provider who fulfills your expectation and start studying
Become an IMA Member
Pay the CMA Entrance Fee and Exam Registration Fee
Receive your Authorization Number
Schedule your Exam
Review the Instructions to Candidates
Performance Reports are sent via e-mail from Prometric to all candidates who take an exam part. The performance reports are emailed approximately 14 days after exam results are posted to the candidate’s profile.
Candidates who do not pass the exam will receive a report that indicates their performance on each of the key topic areas in the multiple-choice section as well as their overall performance on the essay section of the exam.
On the IMA website, click “My Profile” and then “My Certifications.” There you will find your exam status and transcript, information on your work experience and education, and more
If you reschedule or cancel an appointment within 30 days of your appointment date you will be required to pay a rescheduling fee to Prometric.
The exam appointment must be cancelled 72 hours (3 days) before the exam date, based on the policy from Prometric.
Appointments cannot be rescheduled to another testing window.
To cancel or reschedule an exam appointment, call Prometric at (800) 479-6370 or go to www.prometric.com/ICMA
If you fail any part of the CMA exam, you have 2 options. Your first option is to take that part again but you can’t do so in the same testing window, but you can sit in as many testing windows as necessary to pass both parts within 3 years. You’re already an IMA member and qualified to sit for the exam.
Accounting background is helpful but not required. Candidates for CMA comes from a variety of bachelor degree programs and industries, including (but not limited to) engineering, business administration, economics, and finance
IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business. Founded in 1919 are one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession.
The pass rate on the CMA differs by geographic region, but averages about 35% on part 1 and 50% on part 2.
The CMA is a professional certification whereas the MBA is an academic degree. Though both get top priority for being most desired career goals in the accounts field, the CMA is focused on management accounting while the MBA covers a much broader scope of finance units
CMA Exams are administered through the worldwide network of Prometric Testing Centers. To locate a Testing Center and to schedule CMA exam appointments, please visit www.prometric.com
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CMA Course Reviews
Khizar Patel
CMA
I am currently attending Delphi for CMA classes. Delphi is an amazing facility with highly educated faculty that provides unconditional support to its students. The staff was incredibly helpful and available whenever needed. The instructor Mr. Shyam is very patients, always ready to help and answers all the questions that you may have. Access to Delphi’s LMS course material is very helpful when preparing for the course. I would recommend Delphi to whoever that wants to successfully clear professional certifications like CMA, CPA etc.
Mohammed Asifuddin
CMA
I am the student of Delphi US CMA they make learning very easy with their study material and experienced faculty make it easy to understand. I suggest everyone who is willing to do US CMA do with Delphi.
Dr. Raman Subramanian
CMA
Delphi Training is a Lifelong Learning Partner for any working professional truly desiring to acquire globally recognized credible qualifications at a competitive price-point. The updated learning materials, mock tests and application-oriented guided lectures remains extremely useful and practical to add tremendous confidence and critical thinking skills necessary to augment future professional growth. With a combination of knowledgeable, industry experienced and professional lecturer (Shyam Sir) whose passion & dedication to the accounting profession adds value to the overall “: Learning Curve”. A good mix of classroom participants from various backgrounds helps in synthesizing and sharing ideas to further the learning experience. Imagine being supported with a dedicated administrator (Mr, Bibin Ayiti) at all points in time who ensures all backend system related issues and academic support are swiftly tackled with finesse.
Balaganesh Venkatesh
CMA
Thank you doesn’t adequately express how grateful I am to Mr. Shyam, Bibin & Alsha John Mam and the Delphi Star Training Center team for aiding me in achieving my CMA goals. Particularly Shyam sir,I have to thank Shyam sir for guiding and motivating me throughout the journey. He had a unique way of explaining complex concepts with his real-life examples that made the understanding of the concepts so much easier and interesting along with complete conceptual understanding. All the presentations, mock exams, and homework assignments prepped me to handle the CMA exams in the best way possible. His tips on time management and how to answer MCQs were instrumental in helping me for focus on goal. Overall, I have enjoyed my learning experience with Delphi and would like to once again thank Mr. Shyam, Bibin & Alsha John Mam, Delphi Star Training Center team. Wish you good luck for future!
Nurgiza Shamshibekova
CMA
Thank you so much entire Delphi stat training team.
I recommend to everyone who wants to pursue CMA, they really support you well.
Basil Joy
CMA
I have opted into their CMA course since November 2019 and frankly telling they are one of the best in the field with high reputation and quality. They are keen to help and are making follow ups frequently.
Jagdish Mhavarkar
CMA
I have taken CMA part 1 & 2 training from Delphi. It’s awesome and excellent learning experience with Delphi. Good training environment, best online & offline learning facility, good materials, very good experienced trainer. Mr. Bibin as admin of Delphi takes care of each requirement of students. Overall it makes worth learning with them. Finally, if you have dedication towards studies then no one can stop you to make it possible.
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