New batch for US CMA is starting in January 2025       
August 6, 2026
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US CMA Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Pass Rate Explained

Anyone comparing options for professional accounting courses usually starts with the same three questions. What’s actually on the syllabus? How is the exam pattern structured? And […]
August 6, 2026
Student planning the US CMA certification timeline with study materials and exam schedule

How Long Does It Take to Complete the US CMA?

There’s no single answer to this, and anyone who gives you a quick number is oversimplifying. The US CMA, awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants […]
May 4, 2026
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Picking CMA, CPA, or ACCA? Understanding How Finance Careers Actually Unfold

Picking CMA, CPA, or ACCA is less about clearing exams and more about how careers develop in the real world. Many students and professionals searching for […]
February 3, 2021
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Why Join FM Academy for CMA (US)?

CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification of the Institute of Management Accountants, USA has been the global benchmark for the management accounting profession for nearly half a century.

CMA (US) can be completed in 6 months whereas the other management accounting qualifications like CIMA and CMA (India) would take three years to complete. On average, candidates take 12-18 months to complete CMA exams although up to three years is allowed. Further, US CMA is arguably the least expensive global certification in Finance/Accounting. CMA exam can be cleared even while you are pursuing your graduation.