In addition to successfully passing the exams, CMA candidates must fulfill education and experience requirements in order to be certified:
1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
2. Two continuous years of professional experience employing the principles of management accounting and financial management including:
- Preparation of financial statements
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Financial planning & analysis
- Monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
- Auditing (external or internal)
- Budget preparation & reporting
- Manage general ledger and balance sheets
- Forecasting
Company investment decision making
- Costing analysis
Risk evaluation
3. For certified CMAs, 30 hours of CPE credits, including two hours of ethics, and annual IMA Membership are required to maintain active status.