The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is one of the most important qualifications in the fields of management and managerial accounting. It is a globally recognized professional certification issued by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) in the United States. The certification covers topics such as financial analysis, financial data analysis, financial control, cost accounting, risk management, financial decision-making, corporate finance, and making strategic business decisions based on financial data.

Target Audience for the Certification:

The certification is aimed at specialists in the field of managerial accounting, including:

Financial managers seeking to obtain a professional qualification that documents their practical experience and equips them with the knowledge needed to perform their duties using advanced scientific methods.
All specialists and professionals working in financial and administrative auditing.
All professionals in the accounting field who want to obtain a professional qualification that enables them to assume leadership positions in the accounting and financial sectors.
Employees and specialists in the banking and investment sectors.
Anyone working in the field of financial accounting.

Certification Requirements:

The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree.
Must have at least two years of relevant work experience (this requirement can be fulfilled after passing the exam).
The candidate must pass both parts of the CMA exam within three years.

Exam Windows:

First window: January and February (every year).
Second window: May and June (every year).
Third window: September and October (every year).

The exam can be taken in any country worldwide at Prometric Centers. Available locations and exam dates can be found through the following link:

https://www.prometric.com/test-takers/search

Exam Parts:

Part One	Part Two
Financial Planning, Performance, and Analysis	Strategic Financial Management
15% External Financial Reporting	20% Financial Statement Analysis
20% Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting	20% Corporate Finance
20% Performance Management	20% Decision Analysis
15% Cost Management	10% Risk Management
15% Internal Controls	10% Investment Decisions
15% Technology and Analytics	15% Professional Ethics