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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