Professional Course
US CMA
Certified Management Accountant
IMA - Institute of Management Accountants
Offline / Online
Earn the most prestigious credential in management accounting recognized globally by top employers.
1-2 Years
Starting from Jan 2026
Two-Part Examination
Course Highlights
Globally Recognized by IMA USA
Expert Faculty with Industry Experience
Comprehensive Study Material & Test Bank
Flexible Online & Offline Classes
Career Advancement & Salary Growth
45,000+ CMAs Worldwide
Course Curriculum
Comprehensive syllabus covering all two levels of US CMA examination
1 Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics Duration: 5-6 months
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Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics Duration: 5-6 months
Papers covered:
- A. External Financial Reporting Decisions (15%)
- Financial Statements, GAAP vs. IFRS
- B. Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (20%)
- Budgeting models, Forecasting tools
- C. Performance Management (20%)
- Variance analysis, KPIs, Balanced Scorecard
- D. Cost Management (15%)
- Costing systems, Supply chain, Lean accounting
- E. Internal Controls (15%)
- Corporate governance, Risk, Internal Audit
- F. Technology and Analytics (15%)
- Data Governance, AI, Blockchain, Data Visualization
2 Part 2: Strategic Financial Management Duration: 5-6 months
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Part 2: Strategic Financial Management Duration: 5-6 months
Papers covered:
- A. Financial Statement Analysis (20%)
- Financial Statement Analysis Tools
- B. Corporate Finance (20%)
- Risk and Return
- C. Decision Analysis (25%)
- Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
- D. Risk Management (10%)
- Enterprise Risk Management
- E. Investment Decisions (10%)
- Capital Investment Analysis
- F. Professional Ethics (15%)
- Ethical Considerations for Management Accountants
- Key 2026 Syllabus Additions
- The IMA has integrated several modern topics across both parts:
- ESG Reporting: Understanding how environmental and social factors impact financial health
- ESG Reporting: Understanding how environmental and social factors impact financial health
- Digital Transformation: The impact of Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) on finance
Exam Format
- Each part: 4 hours duration
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) + 2 Essay Scenarios
- MCQs: 75% weightage, Essays: 25% weightage
- Computer-based testing at Prometric centers
- Available in three testing windows: Jan-Feb, May-Jun, Sep-Oct
- Minimum score: 360 out of 500 to pass
- Must complete both parts within 3 years
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements to pursue US CMA certification from IMA
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (3 years) from an accredited institution
- Any specialization accepted (Commerce, Arts, Science, Engineering)
- Students in final year of graduation can also register
- No specific percentage requirements
Professional Experience
- 2 years of continuous professional experience in management accounting or financial management
- Experience can be completed before or after passing exams
- Work experience verified by a current supervisor or HR department
- Part-time experience counted on pro-rata basis
IMA Membership
- Must be a member of IMA to earn CMA credential
- Professional membership required during exam process
- Student membership available at discounted rates
- Annual membership renewal mandatory
Who Should Pursue US CMA?
- Graduates seeking global management accounting career
- Finance professionals wanting career advancement
- Those interested in cost accounting and management
- Working professionals (can study alongside work)
Fee Structure
Investment in your professional career
Part 1 Training
₹60,000
Coaching & Materials Included
Includes:
Online classes, Study material, Test bank access, Doubt sessions & Mentorship
Part 2 Training
₹60,000
Coaching & Materials Included
Includes:
Online classes, Study material, Test bank access, Doubt sessions & Mentorship
Both Parts Package
₹1,20,000
Coaching & Materials Included
Includes:
Online classes, Study material, Test bank access, Doubt sessions & Mentorship
IMA Registration & Exam Fees (Official)
IMA Membership (Annual)
$245 (~₹20,500)
CMA Entrance Fee (One-time)
$250 (~₹21,000)
Exam Registration Fee (per part)
$415 (~₹35,000)
Certification Fee (After passing)
$250 (~₹21,000)
Total for Both Parts (Approx)
$1,575 (~₹1,32,000)
Note: IMA fees are paid directly to the Institute of Management Accountants in USD. Exchange rates may vary. Student discount available on membership fees. Consider 3-year exam completion requirement when planning.
Career Opportunities
Explore diverse career paths after becoming a Certified Management Accountant
Salary Insights
Fresher (0-2 years)
₹6 - 10 LPA / $50k - 70k
Mid-Level (3-5 years)
₹12 - 20 LPA / $80k - 120k
Senior Level (5+ years)
₹25+ LPA / $150k+
- CMA Advantage
- CMAs earn 58% more than non-certified peers
- Only 2 exams vs 15+ exams in other certifications
- Faster route to CFO and senior management roles
- Why US CMA?
- Shorter duration - complete in 1-2 years
- Focus on strategic management accounting
- Excellent ROI and career acceleration
