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BENEFITS OF DOING US-CMA
The US-CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification course offered by United States It is administered by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA),This course is globally recognized and designed for professionals specializing in Management Accounting and Financial Management. It signifies expertise in areas such as Financial Planning, Analysis, Control, Decision Support, and Professional Ethics.
US CMA certification opens doors to various career opportunities in Management Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Corporate Finance, Strategic Management, and more. CMAs are employed in diverse industries such as Manufacturing, Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Consulting.
The US CMA certification is Recognized Globally, enabling CMAs to pursue international career opportunities and work in Multinational Organizations.
CMAs contribute to global financial management practices, applying US GAAP and International Accounting Standards in diverse business environments.
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US-CMA
- IMA Membership
- A bachelor’s degree from a renowned institution in a related field.
- You must possess 2 continuous years of work experience in Management Accounting or Financial Accounting.
- You must abide by the IMA’s Statement of Ethical Professional Practice.
| For Professional Members | Cost |
| CMA Entrance Fee ( Non-refundable) | $280* [INR 21,000 – 22,000] |
| Exam Fee | $460 per part [INR 35,000 – 36,000] |
| For Student/ Academic Members | Cost |
| CMA Entrance Fee | $210* [INR 16,000 – 17,000] |
| Exam Fee | $345 [INR 26,8000 – 27,000] |
| Exam Structure | Part 1 and Part 2 |
| Number of Questions | 100 in Each Part |
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics | Weightage |
| Technology and Analysis | 15% |
| Internal Controls | 15% |
| Cost Management | 15% |
| Performance Management | 20% |
| Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting | 20% |
| External Financial Reporting Decisions | 15% |
| Part 2: Strategic Financial Management | Weightage |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 20% |
| Corporate Finance | 20% |
| Decision Analysis | 25% |
| Risk Management | 10% |
| Investment Decisions | 10% |
| Professional Ethics | 15% |
Candidates are free to attempt parts 1 and 2 in any order they like
On average, it takes about 3 - 9 months to become a US-CMA including the time taken to complete the exams and the article ship training.
In India, the total cost can range from INR 2,00,000 including registration fees, examination fees, and study material costs. Coaching fees can range from 1-2lakhs INR.
The average salary of a US-CMA can vary widely based on location, industry, and experience. In India, fresh US-CMAs can expect starting salaries ranging from INR 5,00,00 - 7,00,000 lakhs per annum. Experienced professionals can earn significantly higher, especially in specialized fields
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CPA
- A bachelor's degree.
- To appear for US CPA tests, an aspirant requires 120 credits.
- To acquire a US CPA license the candidate should have at least 150 credits.
- One year of university education in India is equivalent to 30 credits in the United States.
- Visit the official website- dashboard.nasba.org
- Create an account with a registered email id.
- Select CPA portal.
- Upload the necessary documents for evaluation.
- Complete the details for evaluation and determining eligibility.
- Confirmation of eligibility via email by NASBA after approximately 6 weeks.
- Login to the CPA portal again and pay the exam fee to complete the application.
For registration it will cost around $177 and for exam $ 150-200.
- Copy of Passport or govt. issued ID card.
- Marksheet of each year/semester of the degree.
- Degree Certificate.
- Complete set of official English translations for marksheets and certificates for non-English documents.
CPA Exam structure
| Paper | Course | Duration |
| Paper-1 | Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) | 4 Hours |
| Paper-2 | Auditing & Attestation (AUD) | 4 Hours |
| Paper-3 | Regulation (REG) | 4 Hours |
| Paper-4 | Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) | 4 Hours |
| Paper-5 | Information Systems and Controls (ISC) | 4 Hours |
| Paper -6 | Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) | 4 Hours |
CPA Syllabus in India
| Paper | Subject | Topics |
| Paper-1 | Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) | Financial Reporting (30-40%) Select Balance Sheet Accounts (30-40%) Select Transactions (25-35%) |
| Paper-2 | Auditing & Attestation (AUD) | Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and General Principles (15-25%) Assessing Risk and Developing a Planned Response (20-30%) Performing Further Procedures and Obtaining Evidence (30-40%) Forming Conclusions & Reporting (15-25%) |
| Paper-3 | Regulation (REG) | Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and Federal Tax Procedures (10-20%) Business Law (15-25%) Federal Taxation of Property Transactions (5-15%) Federal Taxation of Individuals (22-32%) Federal Taxation of Entities (23-33%) |
| Paper-4 | Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) | Business Analysis (40-50%) Technical Accounting and Reporting (35%-45%) State and Local Governments (10-20%) |
| Paper 5 | Information Systems and Controls (ISC) | Information Systems and Data Management (35%-45%) Security, Confidentiality and Privacy (35%-45%) Considerations for System and OrganizationControls (SOC) Engagements (15-25%) |
| Paper 6 | Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) | Tax Compliance and Planning for Individuals and Personal Financial Planning (30-40%) Entity Tax Compliance (30-40%) Entity Tax Planning (10-20%) Property Transactions (disposition of assets) (10-20%) |
The minimum salary for a CPA is Rs 7.6 lakh per annum.
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Exam eligibility:
- Candidates should be at least 18 years old.
- Candidates must obtain a PTIN to sit for SEE Exams.
Certificate Eligibility:
- Passing all 3 papers of the SEE Exam is required.
- Completing Form 23 for the licensing application is
- PTIN registration or renewal - 19.75$.
- Examination - 259$ Per Part.
- Enrolment to practice before IRS application – 140$.
| Part 1 | Individuals |
| Part 2 | Businesses |
| Part 3 | Representation, Practices, and Procedures |
Generally, the Knowledge level exams are conducted on the basis of Demand.
- 3 Part exam with 100 MCQs each.
- Pass Marks: 105 from a total of 130 marks.
