CMA Certified Management Accountant Review Course

About the CMA Exam

CMA is a leading management accounting qualification in the United States, and is rapidly growing in recognition throughout the Middle East. Many organizations today wish to employ personnel with management accounting skills to meet the challenges of volatile business environments. The CMA qualification is a career-enhancing credential valued and sought by employers, since it is aligned with the critical knowledge and skills required for accountants and finance professionals.

Education Requirements

▪         Interested CMA candidates must hold a Bachelor�s Degree, in any discipline, from an accredited college or university.

Exam Procedures

�         The CMA Examination is given in a computer-based format.

�         The CMA Examination is offered daily (except holidays) at Prometric Testing Centers. Below are details on the location here in the UAE where the CMA Exams can be taken:

�          Abu Dhabi

AMIDEAST � CERT Technology Park

Contact Number: +971.2.445.6720

�          Dubai

AMIDEAST / CERT

Suite GO1, Block 2B                 

Knowledge Village, Al Sofouh Rd

Contact Number:  +971.4.367.8176

�         Once you have received authorization from ICMA, it is your responsibility to schedule your appointment at a Prometric Testing Center within the stated time period.

�         An up-to-date listing of all Prometric Testing Centers can be found at Prometric�s website

Log onto www.prometric.com/ICMA to locate a testing center, schedule,

Confirm, reschedule, or cancel your appointment 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Testing Windows:

�         Parts 1 and 2 will be given during the following three testing window periods:

�          January and February

�          May and June

�          September and October

�         Results are available 6 weeks after the close of the testing window.

CMA Exam Format

Each part of the exam contains the following format:

Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance and Control (4hours)

▪         100 multiple choice questions (3 hours to complete and you must be able to complete 50% of the multiple choice questions correctly before you can proceed to the essay section)

▪         Two 30 minutes essay questions (1 hour to complete and presented only after you have completed the multiple choice section)

Part 2. Financial Decision Making (4 hours)

▪         100 multiple choice questions (3 hours to complete and you must be able to complete 50% of the multiple choice questions correctly before you can proceed to the essay section)

▪         Two 30 minutes essay questions (1 hour to complete and presented only after you have completed the multiple choice section)