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Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

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

Candidates must have:

  • a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
  • two years continuous work experience in management accounting or finance; and
  • active membership in the Institute of Management Accountants.
Designation Training Requirements

None
Designation Exam Type

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

30 hours per year
Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at CMA Directory
Investor Complaint Process

Online at Contact Us
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None