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AFP_002_Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

BA
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Beltone Academy

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July 20, 2025

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About The Program

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is the worldwide association of accounting and finance professionals in business. With about 140,000 members in 150 countries, IMA is one of the largest and most respected associations focused on advancing the management accounting profession.

Overview of the CMA

The CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) designation was developed in 1972 to provide an objective measure of an individual’s knowledge and competence in the field of management accounting, the certification has been the global benchmark for management accountants and financial professionals. Only the CMA program recognizes the unique proficiencies required for success in this challenging profession. The ICMA® (Institute of Certified Management Accountants) regularly reviews the content of the CMA exam to ensure that current topics are appropriately updated and relevant to business practice. Connectivity of a practical Body of Knowledge to the Workplace is important.

The Certified Management Accountant is globally recognized, advanced-level credential,

appropriate for accountants and financial professionals in business.

Achieving the CMA demonstrates your professional expertise in financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics skills that are in demand by organizations around the world.

It is ideal for accountancy or financial professionals carrying out the following duties:

  • Preparation of financial statements
  • Financial planning & analysis
  • Monthly, quarterly, and year end close
  • Auditing (external or internal)
  • Budget preparation & reporting
  • Manage general ledger and balance sheets
  • Forecasting
  • Company investment decision making
  • Costing analysis
  • Risk evaluation

 

  • Discover how strategic planning determines the path an organization, and
  • understand budgeting and forecasting techniques.
  • Demonstrate performance management measures and cost management concepts
  • and systems.
  • Conduct and compute financial statements analysis efficiently.
  • Identify the process of investment decision making and factors affecting it.
  • A. External Financial Reporting Decisions

    Financial statements

    Recognition, measurement, and valuation

    B. Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting

    Strategic planning

    Budgeting concepts

    Forecasting techniques

    Budgeting methodologies

    Annual profit plan and supporting schedules

    C. Performance Management

    Cost and variance measures

    Responsibility centers and reporting segments

    Performance measures

    D. Cost Management

    Measurement concepts

    Costing systems

    Overhead costs

    Supply chain management

    Business process improvement

    E. Internal Controls

    Governance, risk, and compliance

    System controls and security measures

    F. Technology and Analytics

    Information systems

    Data governance

    Technology-enabled finance transformation

    Data analytics

Blend 50% Face to Face – 50% Virtual

138 Credit Hours

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BA
Beltone Academy
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Duration 138h
Skill Level All Levels
Language English
... February 28, 2025
Certificate Yes
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