CMA Certified Management Accountant
ABOUT CMA PROGRAM Whether you are a fresh graduate or someone working in the finance and accounting role with an ambition to have a highly rewarding career - CMA is what you are seeking! Why CMA? It is a globally recognized certificate administered by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA ). It is an advanced level credential appropriate for accountants and financial professionals working in business. It is a time-efficient and cost-effective certification program with the potential to deliver significant return on your investment. CMA happens to be the most convenient and economic way to be a full-fledged management/cost accountant within a span of 6 to 9 months. Acquiring the CMA reflects that you embrace a set of skills and professional expertise in financial planning, analysis, control, decision support and professional ethics, which are highly demanded competences by multinational companies. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Fresh graduates with ambitions to become management accountants. Non accounting and non finance professionals who need to grasp financial planning and analysis. Accountants who want to move from bookkeeping to the more exciting and financially rewarding Financial Planning and Analysis role.
BENEFITS OF EARNING THE CMA Expertise and Professional Excellence: The CMA credential is praised for being focused on the critical skills needed in today s business environment. Career Development & Employer Recognition: The CMA is a respected credential that makes you stand out and enjoy a true competitive edge which allows you to access to new career opportunities. Up-scaled Salary: Based on the IMA Global Salary Survey (CMAs earn 63% more in total compensation than non-cmas). Convenience & Flexibility: The exam can be presented three times a year within the scheduled windows. The exam is offered in hundreds of locations worldwide (including Lebanon). Short Duration Course: Duration of 6 months from the start date of the course; however, students may prefer to take more preparation time in view of their other academic & professional commitments. Connections: You will become a part of a large network of professionals worldwide. Exemptions: Passing the CMA exams (both parts) will exempt from presenting seven papers of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exam. CMA EXAM STRUCTURE The CMA Program Consists of Two Parts that can be taken in any order. Each part is four hours in length and includes 100 multiple-choice questions and two 30-minute essays (essays will be available after you have completed the multiple choice section): Three Testing windows are offered in January/February, May/June, and September/October (for any part). Exams are computer-based (schedule appointment(s) with Prometric system). Up to 3 years are allowed to complete both parts. Candidates must register to take at least one exam part within the first 12 months of entering the program. Candidates cannot take the exam more than once during a testing window. Scores are mailed approximately six weeks after the end of month in which applicant took the test.
CMA EXAM CURRICULUM (Part I) Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance, and Control (Part II) Financial Decision Making External Financial Reporting Decisions 15% Financial Statement Analysis 25% Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting 30% Corporate Finance 20% Performance Management 20% Decision Analysis 20% Cost Management 20% Risk Management 10% Internal Controls 15% Investment Decisions 15% Professional Ethics 10% EXAM REGISTRATION FEES Exam Fees Professional Member Student/Academic Member CMA Entrance Fee (nonrefundable) $250 USD $188 USD Exam Fee $415 USD $311 USD Rescheduling Fee (3-30 days) $50 USD $50 USD
HOW TO BECOME A CMA 1. Register with the IMA. 2. Have a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university. 3. Have two consecutive years of professional experience in managerial accounting or financial management. 4. Complete part I and part II of the CMA exam (in any order). EARNING YOUR CMA WITH EON Sessions Length 10-11 weeks (per part ) Sessions per Week 2 sessions Hours per Session 3 hours Session Timing 18:00 21:00 Total Hours More than 60 hours Problems Solving Sessions Weekly Intensive Review Sessions 2 days One on One assistance 6 hours Pricing Best price in the market Competent and Highly Qualified Instructors Comprehensive Program Quality Material and Exam like Practice Exercises Small Class Sizes Unlimited Support Cost Efficient Special Rates for Retakers
About EON EON is an institute aiming to provide quality professional training, selfdevelopment, certified and noncertified education to a diverse audience. EON conducts preparatory courses for international certificates in Finance (CFA, FRM, and Financial Modeling), Accounting (CPA and CMA ), Human resources (SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP). EON relies on a team of highly skilled Ph.D. holders and certified lecturers who are recognized and successful in both the professional and higher education fields. We Pave your Path to Distinction EON for Training and Development Address: Lebanon, Beirut, Bechara El Khoury, Itani Building, 5th Floor. Website: www.eon-lb.com Email: info@eon-lb.com Phone: 961-1-662 745 Mobile: 961-71 36 32 34