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CMA Jeopardy Sue Mullen, CMA, CPA, MBA
(CSCA candidate)
Professional Instructor, Ashland University
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What is the CMA?
CMA Exam Content and Structure
Passing the CMA Exam
CMA Jeopardy Game
Agenda
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What is the CMA?
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IMA’s certification for accountants and financial
professionals in business.
The CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) credential
demonstrates a mastery of management accounting knowledge and
skills. It assures employers of on the job competency to improve
organizational performance.
The CMA was introduced in 1972!
What is the CMA?
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CMA Exam Content and Structure
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Part 1
Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance, and
Control
(4 hours – 100 questions and 2 essay questions)
15% External Financial Reporting Decisions
30% Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
20% Performance Management
20% Cost Management
15% Internal Controls
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Part 2
Financial Decision Making
(4 hours – 100 questions and 2 essay questions)
25% Financial Statement Analysis
20% Corporate
20% Decision Analysis
10% Risk Management
15% Investment Decisions
10% Professional Ethics
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Passing the CMA Exam
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What score is needed to pass the CMA Exam?
There are 500 total possible points and to
pass, you must earn at least 360 points.
50,000 CMAs have been awarded to date!
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It’s time to play CMA Jeopardy!!
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• Your name
• College/University you attend and it’s location
• Major and Minor if applicable
• Is this your first Student Leadership
Conference?
Let’s meet our contestants
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10 Paragon Drive, Suite 1
Montvale, New Jersey
07645-1760
U.S.A.
(800) 638-4427
+1 (201) 573-9000
www.imanet.org
10 Paragon Drive, Suite 1
Montvale, New Jersey
07645-1760
U.S.A.
(800) 638-4427
+1 (201) 573-9000
www.imanet.org