Certified Management Accountant
The CMA from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is a globally recognized certification for management accountants and finance professionals. The two-part exam covers financial planning, analysis, control and decision support.
At a glance
A consistent evening schedule makes it easy to combine exam preparation with a full-time job.
- FormatOnline and onsite
- Sessions15 sessions (36 hours for Part 1, 32 hours for Part 2)
- ScheduleEvening sessions (CET time zone)
- Winter cohortStarts in September for the January to February testing window (Part 1)
- Summer cohortStarts in February for the June to July testing window (Part 2)
- Course fee€1,500 + VAT per part
Course fee and IMA fees
The course fee of €1,500 + VAT per part includes the instructor-led exam review course. IMA fees are paid separately:
- IMA membership: USD 295
- CMA entrance fee: USD 300
- CMA Part 1 exam fee: USD 545
- CMA Part 2 exam fee: USD 545
HOCK study platform
We use the online study materials from HOCK, aligned with the current CMA syllabus. The platform includes reading content, review exercises, timed practice questions, case studies, flashcards, pretests and post-tests.
The HOCK platform is 100% digital and not included in the course fee:
- Both CMA parts: EUR 200 + VAT per registration, when both parts are purchased for one person at the same time
- One CMA part: EUR 120 + VAT per registration
You pay the HOCK fees to CET Training. We arrange the registration and payment to HOCK on your behalf.
Prefer paper? The books are available separately on Amazon for about USD 94 per book. They contain the same core content as the platform, with fewer practice questions.
What you will learn
During the course, we cover all core CMA exam topics of Part 1 and Part 2.
Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
CMA Part 1, weighting per topic- External Financial Reporting Decisions15%
- Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting20%
- Performance Management20%
- Cost Management15%
- Internal Controls15%
- Technology and Analytics15%
Strategic Financial Management
CMA Part 2, weighting per topic- Financial Statement Analysis20%
- Corporate Finance20%
- Business Decision Analysis25%
- Enterprise Risk Management10%
- Capital Investment Decisions10%
- Professional Ethics15%
Who can apply
Candidates for the CMA certification must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and complete two years of professional experience in finance.
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