Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certificate Program

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Globalization and standardization, combined with more stringent financial reporting requirements, have resulted in a continuum of change in the practice, rules, regulations, ethics, and execution of managerial accounting and financial strategy in all areas of an organization. Over the past several years, the role of management accountants and financial managers has evolved significantly. Today’s managerial finance and accounting professionals are internal consultants and business analysts. They are active business partners who work on cross-functional teams and are involved in strategic decisions.

About The NEW CMA Learning System

IMA’s new CMA Learning System delivers a comprehensive, customized learning experience in four convenient courses mirroring the four exam parts of the CMA Program. This instructor-led course is a professional development and CMA Exam preparation program.

Each of the four courses of the CMA Learning System begins with a unique, online self-assessment readiness tool and combines printed study materials with online, interactive testing and classroom sessions to deliver a comprehensive and customized learning experience in management accounting.

Course Content:

FALL 04 - CMA Part 1: Business Analysis
Business Economics
Global Business
Internal Controls
Quantitative Methods
Financial Statement Analysis
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CMA Part 2: Management Accounting and Reporting
Budget Preparation
Cost Management
Information Management
Performance Measurement
External Financial Reporting
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CMA Part 3: Strategic Management
Strategic Planning
Strategic Marketing
Corporate Finance
Decision Analysis
Investment Decisions
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CMA Part 4: Business Applications
Organization Management
Organization Communication
Behavioral Issues
Ethical Considerations
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Who Should Enroll In This Program?

• Candidates preparing for the CMA Exam
• Practitioners identifying, measuring, analyzing, and interpreting financial information
• Managerial finance and accounting professionals involved in strategic, tactical, and operating decisions with their organization’s financial management process
• Accounting staff members preparing financial reports for shareholders, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities
• Accredited, licensed, or certified professionals seeking continuing education credits.
  CPAs interested in moving into an internal corporate accounting role
• Academics seeking course and reference materials
• Students interested in business analysis, management accounting and reporting, strategic management, and business applications
• All professionals desiring to enhance their skill set and position themselves for advancement in the fields of accounting, finance, or business management.