Category Archives for CMA Career
Becker CMA CPE: Keeping Your CMA Certification Active
Becker CMA CPE courses are one option to maintain an active Certified Management Accountant certification from the IMA. But what is CPE for CMAs? And where can you find a good CPE course? Well, in addition to courses offered by the IMA, the CMA CPE Becker courses are popular with today’s busy professionals. So, I’ll […]
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What is a CMA Certificate? CMA Certification Explained
The CMA certificate is a globally recognized accreditation in strategic management and financial accounting. In fact, it’s considered the “gold standard” as the top certificate of management accountant professionals. I want to go over the benefits of getting your CMA certification and how to get this designation. Once you become a CMA, you could be […]
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Institute of Management Accountants
The Institute of Management Accountants, abbreviated as the IMA, is a volunteer member association that is focused on meeting the needs of management accounting professionals. The IMA was founded in 1919 and states that its mission is to “provide a forum for research, practice development, education, knowledge sharing, and the advocacy of the highest ethical […]
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Why Become a CMA: 5 Tangible Benefits for Your Accounting Career
Why become a CMA – that is the magic question. Becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) means expending lots of time, effort, and money, so is it worth it? What’s the value of becoming a CMA? I aim to answer that question for you today because I believe it’s very important for potential candidates to […]
Continue readingCGMA vs CMA Designation: Which Is Better for Your Career?
The AICPA and CIMA joined forces in January 2012 to establish the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. So now, there’s a new certification in town. If you’re trying to decide if it’s right for you, then it only makes sense that you’d compare it to the CMA. Now that CMA has a direct competitor, […]
Continue readingHow to Become an Accountant without an Accounting Degree
Do you want to know how to become an accountant without an accounting degree? You’ve come to the right place! I’m going to answer the question, “Can non-accounting majors work (and shine) as accountants?” There are lots of reasons why people want to become an accountant. It could be job security, the relatively good work-life […]
Continue readingWhat is the CMA? Demystifying the Certified Management Accountant Designation
What is the CMA certification? Great question! It’s the Certified Management Accountant designation. And it is one of the top professional accounting credentials available today. What is CMA Certification, exactly? More specifically, the CMA certificate is a globally recognized accreditation in strategic management and financial accounting. From the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). In fact, […]
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CMA vs CPA: Which Qualification Is Better?
CMA vs CPA – that is the magic question for many candidates seeking their certification in accounting. You are making an important decision, so it makes sense that you put the time and energy into deciding what is best. If you’re trying to decide between these two certifications, I hope to provide you with enough […]
Continue readingCMA after CPA: Worth the Effort for Another Designation?
CMA after CPA? Should you do it? If that sounds like alphabet soup to you, bear with me. These are two very popular, prestigious accounting certifications and in this post, I am going to answer a question from a reader regarding them. I think this will also help you if you are considering the same […]
Continue readingIs CMA Worth It for Your Career Growth? (Prepare for Surprise)
How is professional certification such as the CMA worth it in building your career? When will you see a tangible benefit — right after passing Part 1, Part 2? Or not until you get the certification? These are important questions that many people have before going into the CMA exam or that path in their […]
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