Career Details

Certified Management Accountant

Description

The CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is the advanced professional certification specifically designed to measure the accounting and financial management skills that drive business performance.

Certifying Organization

The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Investments and Wealth Institute

Type

B - Advanced

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American Bankers Association

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B - Advanced

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Certifying Organization

National Property Management Association, Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

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