Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) are accounting professionals who have met rigorous education and experience requirements and have passed a Uniform CMA Exam administered by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA). CMAs are strategic financial management experts who advise organizations on how to optimize their financial performance and manage their financial risks.

The CMA credential is recognized and valued around the world, and CMAs are employed in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, banking, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit organizations.

To become a CMA, candidates must meet the following requirements:

– Earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

– Complete two years (or equivalent) of professional accounting or management experience

– Pass the Uniform CMA Exam

– Meet the ICMA’s ethics requirements

Once these requirements are met, CMAs are required to complete continuing education credits on a yearly basis to maintain their credential.

The CMA credential is recognized and valued around the world, and CMAs are employed in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, banking, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit organizations.

The skills that CMAs develop are highly sought after by employers, and CMAs are often able to command higher salaries than their non-credentialed counterparts. In addition, CMAs have access to a wide range of career resources and networking opportunities through the ICMA.