IMA Global Certification

US CMA

Master the 12 critical competencies of modern management accounting. The global benchmark for corporate finance leaders.

Key Advantages

  • Global recognition in 150+ countries.
  • Average salary hike of ₹7 - 10 LPA.
  • Only 2 exam parts for quick completion.
  • Focus on high-level decision making.

Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Any discipline).
  • Undergraduates can sit for exams.
  • 2 years of professional experience required.
  • Active membership with the IMA.

Job Scope

  • FP&A Manager & Controller roles.
  • Strategic Business Analyst in MNCs.
  • High demand in Big 4 consulting firms.
  • Path to CFO & Senior Finance positions.

Detailed Blueprint

Exam Part 1

Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
A. External Financial Reporting Decisions15%
  • Financial Statements (BS, IS, SCF, Equity)
  • Recognition, Measurement & Valuation
  • US GAAP vs IFRS Differences
B. Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting20%
  • Strategic Planning Models (SWOT, Porter's Five)
  • Budgeting Methodologies (ZBB, ABB, Kaizen)
  • Forecasting & Pro-Forma Projections
C. Performance Management20%
  • Cost & Variance Analysis
  • Responsibility Centers & Segments
  • Balanced Scorecard & Profitability Analysis
D. Cost Management15%
  • Cost Measurement Concepts
  • Job Order, Process & ABC Costing
  • Business Process Improvement & Lean
E. Internal Controls15%
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • COSO Framework & Internal Audit
  • System Controls & Cybersecurity
F. Technology and Analytics15%
  • Information Systems (ERP/EPM)
  • Data Governance & Mining
  • Visualization & AI Applications
Exam Part 2

Strategic Financial Management
A. Financial Statement Analysis20%
  • Common-Size & Trend Analysis
  • Ratio Analysis (Liquidity, Profitability, Market)
  • Impact of Foreign Exchange & Inflation
B. Corporate Finance20%
  • Risk & Return (CAPM & Beta)
  • Capital Structure & Long-term Financing
  • M&A and Corporate Restructuring
C. Decision Analysis25%
  • CVP (Break-even) Analysis
  • Marginal Analysis (Make vs Buy, Special Orders)
  • Pricing Methodologies & Elasticity
D. Enterprise Risk Management10%
  • Risk Identification & Assessment
  • ERM Tools & Risk Maps
  • Value at Risk (VaR) Concepts
E. Capital Investment Decisions10%
  • Capital Budgeting Process
  • NPV, IRR & Discounted Payback
  • Sensitivity & Real Options Analysis
F. Professional Ethics15%
  • IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice
  • Ethical Leadership in Finance
  • Anti-Fraud Controls & Compliance

Training Packages

Clarity Pack

Visual Concept Mastery

₹14,999
One-Time Payment
  • Difficult Topics Deep-Dive
  • Interactive Dashboards
  • Concept Recorded Video Library
  • Clarity Concept Notes

Comprehensive

Full Certification Path

₹29,999
All Features Included
Includes everything in Clarity Pack
  • Hock LMS & Full MCQ Access
  • Fully Solved MCQ Database
  • Unlimited Live Classes
  • Performance Progress Dashboards