How To Become A US Management Certified Management Accountant?

What’s the certification all about?

CMA is an abbreviation for the Certified Management Accountant qualification. It is a certification specializing in costing, decision making, financial reporting and forecasting, internal controls, and other topics. It is provided by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and is globally recognized. You can prepare and appear for this certification in about a 6 months time period.

US CMA is a well-known course among management and cost accounting professionals. The certificate issued by IMA provides a deep understanding of managerial decision-making and cost measuring concepts. It also includes an introduction to fintech subjects helping the professionals be industry and tech-ready.

CMA US is a globally recognized Cost management professional course. Yes, it will boost employability, especially with US-based firms and F&A MNCs. When it comes to landing a job, a degree (any degree for that matter) is one of the factors that employers will take into consideration. Along with the degrees/professional courses, you would need to work on several other factors as well to get the job.

Let’s take it step by step.

• Meet all CMA educational requirements

• Get your IMA Membership

• Select a CMA review institute

• Check your CMA roadmap

• Practice Questions from online test banks

• Register at a Prometric center for a CMA Exam

• Prepare for the D-day

• Comply with the experience requirements

• Apply for your CMA Certificate

• Abide by the Ethical Standards & CPE

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) dictates the requirements for CMAs. Make sure your program of study includes an emphasis on business studies, such as business law, management, marketing and taxation.

If you are unsure whether you want to become a CMA, check on the course requirements for both credentials. You may be able to schedule your coursework to meet both sets of requirements.

Accounting or finance internships give you real-world experience and help you network for full-time positions. Consider applying for internships while you are in school. Working at an internship will help you decide which career path is the right one for you.

About Miles Education

Miles Education is India's best CPA training institute for finance & accounting professionals. Since its inception in 2010, the mission has been to create an ecosystem of CPAs and CMAs for F&A in India. Since its inception, Miles Education has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of F&A students and working professionals by preparing them for the future and enabling their career progression through the US CPA/CMA qualification.