{"id":1931,"date":"2022-02-25T19:18:44","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T13:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=1931"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:18:08","slug":"cma-in-usa-certification-course-application-duration-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cma-in-usa-certification-course-application-duration-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"CMA in USA Certification Course &#8211; Application, Duration &#038; Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Aspirants looking to excel as financial professionals in the business genre can opt for a high-level certification in management. The Certified Management Accountant or CMA is one of the highest-level certificate programmes awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA. Apart from it, CMA in the US is one of the world-renowned courses and creates employment possibilities for most students.&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cma-in-usa-certification-course-application-duration-syllabus\/#Eligibility_Criteria_of_CMA_in_the_USA\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria of CMA in the USA&nbsp;\">Eligibility Criteria of CMA in the USA&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cma-in-usa-certification-course-application-duration-syllabus\/#Duration_of_CMA_Course\" title=\"Duration of CMA Course\">Duration of CMA Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cma-in-usa-certification-course-application-duration-syllabus\/#CMA_USA_Syllabus\" title=\"CMA USA Syllabus\">CMA USA Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cma-in-usa-certification-course-application-duration-syllabus\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;\">Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>The CMA in USA eligibility differs from an Indian one; hence, it is essential to check the eligibility beforehand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/x-6e_mMnTZM\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_of_CMA_in_the_USA\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria of CMA in the USA&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligibilities for this course include the following \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Higher secondary or 12<sup>th<\/sup> in India (Associate degree outside India) is necessary for the US CMA exam.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduation is mandatory to avail of a CMA credential.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, aspirants pursuing graduation are available for US CMA credentials.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_CMA_Course\"><\/span><strong>Duration of CMA Course<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration of this course varies with the candidate. This <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/certified-management-accountant-annual-salary\/\">Certified Management Accountant <\/a>USA course can be completed in a minimum of 6 months; however, as per guidelines by IMA, a student must complete the exams within 3 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CMA_USA_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>CMA USA Syllabus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CMA USA is primarily focused on management accountancy and is managed by the Institute of Management Accountants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CMA USA course fees in Indian rupees stand at 70 thousand INR. Students have to pay an additional $39 IMA membership fee, $188 exam fee and $311 as an entrance fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it is essential to know the exam pattern before opting for the course. This exam comprises MCQ questions as well as essay types. Part 1 and part 2 of the examination consist of 100 MCQs and 2 essay questions. Each part of the examination consists of four-hour. This time is divided into 3 hours for MCQs and 1 hour for essay type.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, this course will provide myriad career opportunities such as \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>E-commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consulting services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/accounting-in-uk-2022-eligibility-cost-top-colleges-admission-process\/\">Accounting&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-profit Organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT and ES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Valuation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) conducts examinations three times every year globally. These timings are \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>January to February&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May to June<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September to October&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, a course in US Certified Business Management can assist students in reaching new career heights. Additionally, the study materials for this course are provided by Becker, and Simandhar provides live classes. Candidates must also note that CMA in the US is recognized globally, is an advanced-level credential, and is appropriate for financial professionals and accountants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668414430340\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">1. <strong>Can I get a free trial of this course?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. Yes, Becker provides a 14 \u2013 day free trial for this course.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668414450322\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">2. <strong>How many online classes will I get?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. Students will get 150 hours of online classes covering every topic from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-exam-syllabus\/\">syllabus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668414468951\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">3. <strong>What is the time limit of access for this program?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. Students will get a 24-month access time \u2013 limit, with access to 1000+ multiple-choice questions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668414484461\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">4. <strong>Can I get additional support for this course?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. Yes, students will have access to mock tests, career guidance, technical support, personal counselling, and CMA exam study tips.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> Aspirants looking to excel as financial professionals in the business genre can opt for a high-level certification in management. The Certified Management Accountant or CMA is one of the highest-level certificate programmes awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA. Apart from it, CMA in the US is one of the world-renowned courses and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1932,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1931"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1931"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1931\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78128,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1931\/revisions\/78128"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1931"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}