What Is a CMA?

A CMA is an accountant who holds a Certified Management Accountant certification.

Source: Institute of Management Accountants, https://www.imanet.org/ima-certifications/cma-certification

Becoming a CMA

To become a CMA:

1. Join the Institute of Management Accounts and then enroll in the CMA program.
2. Take and pass the CMA exams (2)
3. Meet education and work experience requirements

Source: Institute of Management Accountants, https://www.imanet.org/en/IMA-Certifications/CMA-Certification

The CMA certification indicates advanced abilities in financial accounting, enterprise finance, and strategic planning. Professionals with the CMA certification typically occupy senior or management-level roles in corporate accounting or finance departments. Some reach the top positions in the accounting profession to work as financial controllers and chief financial officers (CFOs).

Source: Accounting.com, https://www.accounting.com/certifications/certified-management-accountant/#:~:text=The%20certified%20management%20accountant%20(CMA,corporate%20accounting%20or%20finance%20departments.

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