Why this course?

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Advance Your Career

CFO’s need to be strategic thinkers, decision makers, risk managers and stewards of business ethics..the same skill sets they are looking for when adding to their teams. Earning the US CMA shows that you the knowledge to make valuable contributions in accounting and finance.

 

Be Future Proof

As blockchain, AI and other advancements in technology transform business operations, the skillset of management accountants must evolve to help translate a multitude of new capabilities into smart business strategy.

As authorities in decision support, planning data analysis, and critical thinking. US CMA’s bring the expertise needed to make a real difference to their companies in the Digital Age.

 

Always be in demand

Employers. Recruiters. The leaders of your company. They all know that US CMA’s don’t just bring skills to the table. They bring strategies. No wonder an overwhelming 79% of the US CMA’s say the certification gave them career advancement opportunities.

 

Earn More

US CMA have greater earning power. IMA’s 2021 Global Salary Survey shows that:-

• CMA’s earn 58% more in the median total compensation compared to non CMA.
• CMA’s between the ages of 20-29 can earn 37% more in total compensation than non CMAs.

 

Global Recognition

Accounting and finance professionals in more than 100 countries have earned the US CMA, a globally respected and internationally recognized certification.

Earning a US CMA gives you a “passport” to a wide range of career opportunities, including high level positions at multinational companies. US CMA are among the elite few who can truly impact the business – and employers know it.

 

Get Connected

Becoming a US CMA means becoming a part of the IMA community of more than 140,000 accounting and finance professionals around the world. Connect at 1,000+ yearly global events.

An internationally recognized certification, the US CMA gives you the opportunity to make lasting contributions in a wide range of worldwide career opportunities.

 

The CMA Part 2 exam has six main sections. The six sections and their approximate weights on the exam are:

Sections	Name	Weightage
Section A	Financial Statement Analysis	20%
Section B	Corporate Finance	20%
Section C	Decision Analysis	25%
Section D	Risk Management	10%
Section E	Investment Decisions	10%
Section F	Professional Ethics	15%

 

Section A: Financial Statement Analysis, represents 20% of the exam. Financial Statement Analysis includes not only ratios and interpretation of ratios but other financial statement analysis topics. This section has 4 topics.

Section A	Topics	20%
Topic 1 of 4	Basic Financial Statement Analysis
Topic 2 of 4	Financial Ratios
Topic 3 of 4	Profitability Analysis
Topic 4 of 4	Special Issues

 

Section B: Corporate Finance, constitutes 20% of the exam. This section contains several topics, including Risk and Return, Long-term Financial Management, Raising Capital, Working Capital Management, Corporate Restructuring, and International Finance.

Section B	Topics	20%
Topic 1 of 6	Risk and Return
Topic 2 of 6	Long Term Financial Management
Topic 3 of 6	Raising Capital
Topic 4 of 6	Working Capital Management
Topic 5 of 6	Corporate Restructuring
Topic 6 of 6	International Finance

 

Section C: Decision Analysis, is 25% of the exam. Topics covered in this section include Cost-volume-profit analysis (or breakeven analysis), Marginal Analysis, and Pricing.

Section C	Topics	25%
Topic 1 of 3	Cost/Volume/Profit Analysis
Topic 2 of 3	Marginal Analysis
Topic 3 of 3	Pricing

 

Section D: Risk Management, is 10% of the exam. It covers enterprise risk, risk assessment, and managing risk.

Section D	Topics	10%
Topic 1 of 1	Enterprise Risk

 

Section E: Investment Decisions, comprises 10% of the exam. This section is concerned with capital budgeting.

Section E	Topics	10%
Topic 1 of 2	Capital Budgeting Process
Topic 2 of 2	Capital Investment Analysis Methods

 

Section F: Professional Ethics, represents 15% of the exam. Ethics is tested in two contexts: ethical considerations for professionals and ethical considerations for the organization.

Section F	Topics	15%
Topic 1 of 3	Business Ethics
Topic 2 of 3	Professional Ethics
Topic 3 of 3	Ethical Considerations for the Organization

 

The exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions and 2 essay questions. The multiple-choice questions will not be presented in order according to sections. Thus, an exam might begin with a question on decision analysis followed by investment analysis, and so forth. The MCQ portion will have a maximum of 3 hours whereas the essay question will get a minimum of 1 hours to solve.

 

Students who scores a minimum of 50% correct on the multiple-choice portion of the exam will only be eligible to take the essay section of the exam. The essay portion will have a minimum of two questions which would have multiple sub parts to it. Both of the essay question would be compulsory.