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The CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is the globally recognised credential in management accounting, awarded by the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), USA. Recognised across 150+ countries, the CMA prepares finance professionals with the technical expertise and strategic decision-making capability required for senior roles in management accounting, financial planning, cost management, and business leadership.
Members hold strategic finance roles at the Big 4, Fortune 500 companies, central banks, and leading MNCs across India, the Gulf, the UK, and Asia Pacific.
The IMA 2023 Global Salary Survey found that CMA holders earn 21% more in total compensation than non-certified peers globally.
Unlike many global qualifications with 10+ papers or exams, CMA USA has two parts. Each is four hours. Most working professionals complete both parts within 12 to 18 months
The exact competencies CFOs and Finance Directors look for when hiring for senior roles. The qualification does not teach you to record transactions. It teaches you to drive business outcomes.
GlobalFTI has been preparing finance professionals for internationally recognised qualifications since 2007. The advantages below are not claims. They are commitments we have honoured for 18 years.
Every GlobalFTI CMA faculty member holds the CMA designation awarded by IMA, USA. They have cleared the same Part 1 and Part 2 exams they now prepare you for.
Operating as a finance training institution since 2007. Over 10,000 students have trained with us across all programmes. That institutional track record – applies to every programme.
GlobalFTI preparation materials are built directly from the IMA Learning Outcome Statements – the official exam blueprint. Every topic in Part 1 and Part 2 is covered in sequence
CMA USA is a qualification for working professionals. GlobalFTI’s weekend batches, live online sessions, and recorded lectures are structured for finance professionals who cannot interrupt their careers to study.
GlobalFTI CMA preparation is available in three formats: face-to-face at our Bangalore centre, live online from anywhere, and hybrid for students who want both. All three formats use the same faculty, the same materials, and the same preparation standards.
GlobalFTI’s alumni network spans Big 4 firms, MNCs, GCCs, and finance teams across India and the Gulf. Placement support includes interview preparation, resume review, and access to GlobalFTI’s network of employers actively hiring CMA-qualified professionals.
At GLOBALFTI, we provide comprehensive CMA (USA) training through experienced faculty, industry-relevant curriculum, personalized guidance, and exam-oriented preparation.
This module of the US CMA course develops your ability to assess the financial condition of a business and project its future performance. You will master core accounting principles, financial summaries, tax principles, disclosure standards, and financial reporting skills — building the analytical foundation that every certified management accountant relies on to deliver accurate, decision-ready reports for any organisation.
Planning, budgeting, and forecasting are the practical backbone of every finance career — and this module of the US CMA training program gives you mastery over all three. You will learn budgeting concepts, financial projections, cash flow analysis, and strategic resource allocation. These are the exact skills that make CMA online training students ready to lead financial planning functions from day one on the job.
Every asset in an organisation is linked to its overall profitability — and this module of the US CMA professional course teaches you how to measure, analyse, and optimise that performance. You will master cost and variance measures, profitability analysis, balanced scorecards, and KPI design. This is the core of what a management accountant course trains you to do: turn operational data into strategic decisions.
Cost is the soul of every business — and this module of the cost and management accounting course equips you with the field’s most in-demand skills. You will master costing systems, cost estimation, variance analysis, cost behaviour, supply chain management, lean management, ERP implementation, and value chain management. As a Certified Management Accountant, your cost control expertise will be one of your most valued competencies across industries.
The Internal Controls module of the US CMA certification course covers the full spectrum of controls essential to any enterprise: financial controls, cost controls, risk controls, compliance frameworks, audits, and governance. You will learn how to design and implement both internal and external audit processes — building the governance expertise that separates a credentialed certified management accountant from a general accountant.
Today’s employers hiring management accountant professionals want more than accounting expertise — they want professionals who leverage data analytics, AI tools, and financial technology to drive decisions. This module of the US CMA online course teaches practical data analytics, business intelligence, financial modelling with technology, and analytics-driven accounting systems — skills tested directly in the CMA exam and valued by every organisation seeking a management accounting certification holder.
Financial Statement Analysis is one of the most tested areas of the certified management accountant online course — and this module builds both foundational and advanced proficiency. Starting with financial statement preparation and ratio analysis, you progress to revenue analysis, income measurement, variation analysis, and the real-world impact of inflation, foreign operations, and changing accounting standards on financial reporting.
For every enterprise, understanding the ‘why’ behind financial decisions is a defining skill of a US CMA-qualified professional. This module covers raising capital, valuation, financing options, cash management, receivables and payables, M&A, corporate restructuring, international finance, and transaction exposure management — the complete Corporate Finance toolkit covered in the best CMA programs globally.
Investment decision-making is one of the most critical skills taught in the US CMA certification program. This module covers time value of money, financial mathematics, investment planning, return projections, investment analysis, and tracking — giving you the complete toolkit to evaluate and present investment decisions clearly to any stakeholder. It is the module that most directly prepares CMA course graduates for CFO-track and strategic finance roles.
The Professional Ethics module of the US CMA certification course reflects the global standard of conduct that separates a CMA-certified professional from any other finance role. Students study the IMA’s Statement of Ethical Professional Practice — the code followed by all certified management accountant certification holders worldwide — building the integrity and professional values that are as foundational to a CMA career as technical expertise.
Every business decision impacts volume, budget, and financial performance — and this module of the US CMA course gives you the analytical toolkit to present the best decision path with confidence. You will master Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, break-even analysis, marginal analysis, opportunity cost evaluation, pricing methodologies, product life cycle management, and demand elasticity — all core topics in the CMA study course and directly tested in the CMA exam.
Risk is always an essential element of any organisation — and this module of the US CMA course equips you with the risk management skills most valued in practical business environments. Covering market risks, credit risks, and financing risks, the management accountant course curriculum at Imarticus ensures you can identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks with strategies aligned to IMA’s global standards.
Engaging, adaptable, and outcome-focused online learning built to help you excel in the CMA USA program while managing your schedule effectively.
Learn from expert faculty through engaging live sessions with real-time doubt solving and practical insights.
Structured preparation for all CMA papers with a clear study plan to help you stay on track and reach exam-readiness by your session.
Access to CMA approved study materials, question banks, mock tests, & performance tracking tools for better preparation.
Attend live classes or access recordings anytime, making it easy to balance studies with college or work commitments.
Weekend batches and flexible timings ensure you can learn without interrupting your academic or professional journey.
Get unlimited access to the recorded classes so you can revise concepts anytime and never miss a topic.
At GFTI, our faculty brings together academic excellence and real-world industry expertise to deliver career-focused learning. Guided by experienced professionals, students gain practical insights, global exposure, and mentorship that prepares them for success in today’s competitive world.
Browse our FAQs for detailed information on programme structure, certifications, assessments, and global career pathways.
The CMA USA qualification has two parts: Part 1 (Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance and Analytics) and Part 2 (Strategic Financial Management). Each part has 100 multiple-choice questions and 2 essay scenarios, with a total of 500 marks and a passing score of 360. You can sit Part 1 and Part 2 in either order. Exams are offered in three windows per year: January–February, May–June, and September–October.
Yes. BCom, BBA, and MBA graduates are eligible to sit the CMA exam. IMA requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and two years of qualifying work experience in management accounting or financial management. The degree and work experience requirements can be completed concurrently – you can sit the exam while you are still building your experience. For students in the final year of their degree, IMA allows exam registration before graduation.
CMA USA is the Certified Management Accountant designation awarded by IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), USA. It is recognised in 150+ countries and specifically valued for global and MNC roles in management accounting and strategic finance. Indian CMA is awarded by ICAI (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India) and is the primary management accounting qualification for Indian domestic roles. Many Indian CMA holders pursue CMA USA for the international recognition it adds to their profile, particularly for Gulf and Asia-Pacific opportunities.
Every GlobalFTI CMA faculty member holds the CMA designation awarded by IMA, USA. They have cleared Part 1 and Part 2 themselves. Preparation materials are built from the IMA Learning Outcome Statements. GlobalFTI offers weekend batches, live online, and hybrid formats so preparation fits around your work schedule. And our ‘Pay once, study until you pass’ commitment means if you need to re-sit Part 1 or Part 2, you return to the relevant batch at no additional tuition cost.
Entry-level CMA holders in India earn ₹8 to ₹14 LPA in roles such as Management Accountant or FP&A Analyst. Mid-level professionals earn ₹15 to ₹25 LPA. Senior roles such as Finance Controller or Finance Director range from ₹30 to ₹60 LPA and above. The IMA 2023 Global Salary Survey found that CMA holders earn 21% more in total compensation than non-certified peers globally, and 41% more for professionals under 26.
Yes – the CMA is designed for working professionals. The IMA recommends approximately 170 hours of study for Part 1 and 130 hours for Part 2. Most GlobalFTI students prepare for one part per exam window over 3 to 5 months, sitting exams in the May-June or September-October windows. GlobalFTI’s weekend batches, live online classes, and recorded lectures are specifically structured for this profile.
Each part of the CMA exam has two components. Component 1: 100 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, each question worth 2 points (200 marks total). Component 2: 2 essay scenarios, 1 hour, each worth 150 marks (300 marks total). Total: 500 marks. Passing score: 360 (72%). The MCQ section is scored first. If you score below the minimum threshold on the MCQ section, your essay responses are not graded. You must pass the MCQ threshold to have your essays evaluated.
Professional IMA membership is approximately $295 per year. Student membership is approximately $45 per year. The CMA programme entrance fee is $300 (professional) or $225 (student). Each part exam fee is $495 (professional) or $370 (student). Total IMA investment for both parts is approximately $1,585 on professional membership or $1,010 on student membership. These are IMA’s fees paid directly to IMA and are separate from GlobalFTI’s preparation fees. Verify current fees at imanet.org before registering.
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