Career After US CMA Certification

CMA USA believe their certification creates career opportunities and strengthens their ability to move across business areas.

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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-1

Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics

CMA Course Part-2

Strategic Financial Management

    External Financial Reporting Decisions (15%)

    Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (20%)

    Performance Management (20%)

    Cost Management (15%)

    Internal Controls (15%)

    Technology and Analytics (15%)

    Financial Statement Analysis (20%)

    Corporate Finance (20%)

    Decision Analysis (25%)

    Risk Management (10%)

    Investment Decisions (10%)

    Professional Ethics (15%)

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
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?

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Our faculties are qualified & industry experts with significant experience in their domain.

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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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How to Become a CMA?

01

START PREPARATION

Start your CMA Exam preparation with our Instructor led live classes and practice questions through our e-learning portal.

02

REGISTER

Register with IMA Membership and apply through their IMA student portal

03

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.

04

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

CPA (USA), CMA (USA), ACA, ACMA, CS, CFA, ACTM, MBA, B Com (H)

Shyam is a versatile scholar and trainer, possessing a hard-core Advisory, Control & Risk Management experience of more than 22 years.Read More

Avijit Goswami

CPA (USA), CMA (USA), FCS, FCMA, LLB, CFA, M.Com.

Mr. Avijit Goswami, an educationist possessing the qualities of a leader has come back to India to launch his education venture Read More

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Our faculties are qualified & industry experts with significant experience in their domain.

CMA Course Highlights

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Corporate or One to One Training

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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.

The CMA exam is available during the following schedule:

    January and February
    May and June
    September and October
With three testing windows every year you can sit for the exam at any time or place that is feasible for you. The CMA exam is basically a computer-based exam and is administered at hundreds of Prometric testing centres all over the world.

    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:

  1. Test Preparation Software
  2. Practice Essays
  3. Study Plan
  4. Success Slides
  5. Mock Exam
  6. 5 Hours CMA mock and revision Session Online
  7. 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.

    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,
Global Recognition
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.

  1. 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.
  2. Register for the exam. You can register for Part 1 and Part 2 in any order or register for both at the same time.
  3. 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.

ICMA® (Institute of Certified Management Accountants) is the certification affiliate of IMA. ICMA is responsible for developing, administering, and grading the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) exam; establishing the policies and procedures for the CMA program; and for ensuring the program’s overall integrity. The ICMA Board of Regents is responsible for setting policies, and the ICMA staff is responsible for operations.
    External Financial Reporting Decisions (15%)
    Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (20%)
    Performance Management (20%)
    Cost Management (15%)
    Internal Controls (15%)
    Technology and Analytics (15%)
    Financial Statement Analysis (20%)
    Corporate Finance (20%)
    Decision Analysis (25%)
    Cost Management (15%)
    Risk Management (10%)
    Investment Decisions (10%)
    Professional Ethics (15%)
Active membership in IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)
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:

  1. Pick your testing window. Testing windows are offered in January/February, May/June, and September/October.
  2. Register for the exam at www.imaonlinestore.com
  3. Receive your authorization number(s) along with further instructions.
  4. 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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