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- Training led by Rank holder Instructors having 20+ Years of Corporate Experience
- Skill Based training with 100% Placement Assistance
- 500+ hours of training, including Exam and Interview Preparations
- Detailed Notes and Presentations for each topic and each subject
- 3 Mock Tests for each Exam with detailed evaluation and feedback
- Transparent placements with contact details of previously placed candidates
- Unlimited doubt sessions over Phone call or Whatsapp
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180 Hours of Intensive Training
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100% Placement Assistance
US CMA Course Overview
US Certified Management Accountant (US CMA Course)
By pursuing the US CMA course, you become an expert in both financial accounting and strategic management. Not only can you become a part of the elite fraternity but also aim for high-paying and challenging roles ranging from financial controller to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
What is the US CMA Course?
Abbreviated CMA, the USA Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Course provides a globally recognized management accounting degree. It empowers you to support the management with relevant financial information for decision-making.
The US CMA Course comprises two parts: (100 MCQs and 2 essays each)
Abbreviated CMA, the USA Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Course provides a globally recognized management accounting degree. It empowers you to support the management with relevant financial information for decision-making.
The US CMA Course comprises two parts: (100 MCQs and 2 essays each)
- Part 1: Financial Reporting, planning, performance analytics, and Control (4 hours)
- Part 2: Strategic Financial Management (4 hours)
As a result, it adds the skills like financial analysis, strategic planning, risk management, and decision-making to your Resume. Its global recognition enhances your career prospects in high-paying finance and accounting roles.
Why US CMA Course?
Getting into the US CMA course details, you will realize that it has multiple benefits that attract young professionals:
- Clear only 2 papers with 12 competencies
- Tests are also conducted locally in India
- Attempt both parts in a short duration of 6 months
- High qualification rate of 45%
- 2 years of work experience as an Accounting & Finance professional
- Recognized globally in over 150 countries
- A fraternity of more than 140,000 candidates around the globe
- High salary raise
- Level up into the category of decision-makers
Job Opportunities after US CMA
Who doesn’t dream of working in the biggest companies from around the globe? As the US CMA course details the focus on management accounting, you can easily expect high-paying jobs in companies like:
- The Big 4 (Deloitte, KPMG, EY & PwC)
- Accenture
- JP Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- Grant Thornton
- Genpact
- Barclays
Average US CMA Salary
The US CMA course leads your career to the pinnacle of a company. Of course, the earnings and responsibilities grow with experience. At the entry-level, you can expect a salary of INR 5 – 7 LPA in India. But you can expect high-paying jobs as you gain experience (up to INR 15.5 LPA). Here’s a list of salaries for various positions held by CMAs.
Job Title | Salary (INR) |
Certified Management Accountant | 2.5 – 24 LPA |
Financial Analyst | 3 – 8 LPA |
Finance Director | 8 – 50 LPA |
Senior Financial Analyst | 3 – 8 LPA |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | 2 – 25 LPA |
Financial Controller | 6 – 33 LPA |
Vice President (VP), Finance | 15– 50 LPA |
Finance Manager | 4 – 16 LPA |
Senior Accountant | 2 – 8 LPA |
Cost Accountant | 3 – 8 LPA |
Accountant | 1.5 – 5 LPA |
Senior Finance Manager | 8 – 25 LPA |
CFO (Chief Financial Officer) | 9 – 75 LPA |
Comparison Between US CMA and Indian CMA
The Institute of Cost Accountants in India (ICAI) also conducts the CMA degree course. So why should you choose the US CMA course above it? Consider this table:
Points of Difference | US CMA Course | Indian CMA Course |
Syllabus | The US CMA syllabus focuses more on management accounting to teach decision-making | The course focuses on cost accounting which is less valuable internationally |
Duration of the Course | The timeline is flexible and depends on your focus. | The duration is fixed for 3 years. Where you have to work compulsorily as a trainee before writing the final exams |
You can easily attempt the test right after graduation | ||
Start working after getting the degree | ||
This is counted as work experience for the certification | ||
Levels and Number of papers | There is only 1 level and you have to appear for 2 papers | There are 3 levels and a total of 20 papers |
Global Recognition | US CMA Course is recognized in 150+ countries | Indian CMA is not so widely recognized |
Who can Pursue CMA
- Meant for an Undergraduate Student wanting to make career in Management and/or Finance
- Meant for a Graduate wanting to make a career or grow Professionally in the field of Management and/or Finance
- Meant for Post Graduates (MBA, Mcoms) who struggle to grow Professionally due to a lack of a Professional Qualiification
- Meant for CAs who want to grow in MNCs and/or looking for making a career globally
- Meant for CMAs (India) who struggle for getting decent opportunities in MNCs and/or looking for making a career globally
- Meant for Candidates who want to do a professional qualification at their own pace
- Meant for any stream graduates or post graduates to start their career in Finance and/or Accounting
- Meant for candidates who don't want to make their career in Auditing or Taxation
- Meant for Experienced Professionals who lack a professional qualification
- Meant for anyone (irrespective of background) who is looking for career in Accounting, Finance or Management areas in India and/or Globally
Why Choose The Wall Street School for US CMA Coaching
If you want to become the best, learn from the best! The Wall Street School has brought together the best curriculum to train you for becoming a pioneer CMA. Here’s why you should prepare for the US CMA course with TWSS:
Placement Assistance
We provide 100% placement assistance to our CMA students. We’ve a track record of 4,500+ placements in Accounting & Finance Profiles
Exhaustive Prep Material
With 250+ Hours of Content per part including HOCK International Study Material and several mock tests, no other preparation is required
Training By Rankholders
Our trainers are CA, CIMA and CMA Rankholders with more than a decade of experience in training and mentoring the students of CMA course
Pass Assurance
If you commit to us, we make sure to be with you throughout all the failures or doubts whenever they occur, until you clear exams
Practical Learning Methods
We make sure you retain the learnings by using practical real life examples so that clearing the exams is a byproduct, learning remains lifelong
Success based Fees
We only charge the placement fee when you get placed through us and get accept the offer from our corporate network of 250+ firms
Skill Based Training
Our trainers are ex-industry veterans with decades of experience. We train the students with the core practical skills, for getting them job ready
LMS + App Access
Our curriculum is available on demand on our LMS which can be accessed through any computer or our apps available on both Android and iOS
CMA Eligibility
Anyone who is doing Graduation is eligible to start CMA, US. Although a candidate will get CMA license only after graduation and fulfilling
other requirements relating to clearing two parts exams and relevant experience of atleast 2 years in Accounting, Finance or Management Accounting. It is meant for the following:
For Graduates and Post Graduates | For CA/CS/CMA | For Undergraduates | |
From Accredited Colleges (List) | From Non-Accredited Colleges | ||
After completing graduation or post-graduation, CMA can make you climb the corporate ladder faster and get to the top | Your degree is evaluated by an independent agency for eligibility | For professionals, the US CMA course can prepare you to use your expertise to benefit the management decisions | If you are yet to graduate you can plan well in advance and work hard to get into accredited colleges |
It also adds the professional qualification to your Resume that the college courses lack | Your degree and other documents have to be officially emailed by the professional body | After graduation, you can start working for the 2 years experience required for the license along with preparing for the CMA exams | |
Your degree and other documents have to be officially emailed by your college |
What is required to attain CMA Certification?
- Active Membership in IMA
- Bachelor’s degree or Professional Certification
- 2 Continuous years of experience in Management Accounting or FM
- Passing Both Parts of CMA Exam
CMA® (US) Qualification Curriculum
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exams: 2 Parts, 12 Competencies
Minimum 360 Marks are required out of 500 to clear each part.
Part 1 : Financial Planning, Performance and Analysis
4 Hours Exam: 100 MCQs (75% weightage) + 2 Essays 30 minutes each (25% weightage)
(6 Competencies): 200 Hours Training + 50 Hours Revision & Practice
Applied Knowledge Level (3 Papers): 60 Hours Training + 20 Hours Revision & Practice
Overview: Business and Technology (BT) Paper is concerned with ensuring efficient, effective and ethical operation of the businesses.
Learning Objectives:
- Business organizations – Types, Purposes and Stakeholders
- How businesses interact with the external environment
- Organizational Structure
- Functions and Roles of Corporate Governance
- Recognizing functions of Accounting, Reporting Systems and Technology
- Understanding Compliance, Control and Security
- Leading and Managing Individuals and Teams
- Understanding personal effectiveness and communications within the teams and organization
- Expected values and professional ethics in accounting and business
Overview: Management Accounting (MA) paper introduces elements of management accounting used to support decision making in an organisation.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of management accounting techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring business performance
- Nature, source and purpose of management information
- Data Analysis and Statistical Techniques
- Preparing budgets for planning and controlling
- Actual costs vs Standard Costs
- Performance measurement
- Monitoring business performance
- Cost Accounting Techniques
Overview: Financial Accounting(FA) Paper introduces the fundamentals of preparing financial accounts, the regulatory framework around financial statements and the qualitative characteristics of useful financial information. It covers the recording of transactions through to the preparation of the financial statements.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and concepts of financial accounting
- Technical skills for using double-entry accounting techniques
- Context and purpose of financial reporting
- Qualitative characteristics of financial information
- Recording transactions and events
- Use of Double entry and accounting systems
- Preparing trial balance
Applied Skills Level (6 Papers): 80 Hours Training + 20 Hours Revision & Practice
- Financial Statements
- Recognition, measurement, valuation, and disclosure
- Using keys instead of mouse in excel
- Sorting Data and using advanced filters to overcome the limitations of filters
- Cell Freeze, Row Freeze, Column Freeze
- Using conditional formatting in excel and making the data look more meaty
- Linkages used for Financial Modeling
- Simple excel formulas as sum, product, division, multiplications, paste special, oncatenate
- Vlook Up/H look up usage of data
- Match Function
- Combination of multiple functions in a problem as Vlook +Match, Index+Match, VlookUp and If
- CAGR Calculation
- Transpose function
- Usage of IF function
- Table functions
- Pivot Tables
- IRR Calculation
- Cell Referencing
- Interest functions as EMI calculator,
- Sum if, Count if, Sumifs
- SumProduct Functions
- Multiple usage of Vlook Function
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting concepts
- Forecasting techniques
- Budget methodologies
- Annual profit plan and supporting schedules
- Top-level planning and analysis
- Cost and variance measures
- Responsibility centers and reporting segments
- Performance measures
- Measurement concepts
- Costing systems
- Overhead costs
- Supply chain management
- Business process improvement
- Governance, risk, and compliance
- System controls and security measures
- Information systems
- Data governance
- Technology-enabled finance transformation
- Data analytics
Part 2 : Strategic Financial Management
4 Hours Exam: 100 MCQs (75% weightage) + 2 Essays 30 minutes each (25% weightage)
(6 Competencies): 200 Hours Training + 50 Hours Revision & Practice
- Basic financial statement analysis
- Financial ratios
- Profitability analysis
- Special issues
- Risk and return
- Long-term financial management
- Raising capital
- Working capital management
- Corporate restructuring
- International finance
- Cost/volume/profit analysis
- Marginal analysis
- Pricing
- Enterprise risk
- Capital budgeting process
- Capital investment analysis methods
- Business ethics
- Ethical considerations for management accounting and financial management professionals
- Ethical considerations for the organization
Financial Modeling and Valuations Certification
Once candidates are through with the FMVA Training, Candidates get certificate from The Wall Street School in Financial Modeling and Valuations. Certification from The Wall Street School is a revered Certificate in the Finance Industry recognized by Many Corporate and Financial Institutions. Sample Certificate is attached for reference
CMA® (US) Course Duration
Usually if you start after graduation, it can take anywhere between 6-18 months for preparing and clearing both parts of the CMA exam. But to put it holistically, the US CMA course durationcan be divided into 4 stages
- Take the IMA membership
- Pay the CMA entrance fee
- Prepare for the exams with The WallStreet School
Attempt both parts at any time between the 3 test windows at your convenience:
- January/February
- May/June
- September/October
2 Years of Consecutive full-time professional experience in:
- Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Statement of Ethical & Professional Practice
- Complete your Annual CPE and pay the degree maintenance fee
Duration & Fees for Classroom/Live Batches
- Duration - 12-18 Months (Both Parts)
- Validity - 250+ Hours (Each Part)
Fees for Live CMA Training | ₹ 70,000/- (Inclusive of all Taxes) |
Fees for Live CMA + Finanical Modeling Training | ₹ 1,00,000/- (Inclusive of all Taxes) |
Live Classes : Instructor Driven
- ~150 Hours of Live classes (around 5 months)
- Access to the learning portal whose validity remains till your exam clearing
- Saturday and Sunday: 4-5 Hours per day
Mock Tests and Doubt Solving with Faculties
Pre Recorded Sessions
- ~150 Hours of Pre Recorded classes
- Access to the learning portal whose validity remains till your exam clearing
- Doubt Solving with Faculties
The Wallstreet School's
Placement Assistance Services
Placement Assistance
TWSS Provides placement assistance to all the eligible candidates. The candidates who are confident to take up the interviews are facilitated for the interviews.
We have a success based model. We charge a ‘Placement Success Fees’ of Rs. 75,000 once the candidate gets Placed through us and Accepts the offer.
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CFA ® Coaching Fees and Timings
Live Classroom / Live Online
Live Classroom / Live Online (Instructer Led)
- Saturday and Sunday
- Morning : 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
- ~5 Months
- 180 +Hours
- Course Fee: Rs 33,000/-
Self Paced Pre Recorded
- Plug and Play
- Watch anytime per convenience
- 150 +Hours
- Course Fee: Rs 29500 onwards (depending upon the attempt)
Learn from Experienced Finance Professionals
Financial Modeling and Valuations Certification training is conducted by Full Time industry experts who have themselves worked in major Investment Banks, consulting private equity and equity research firms.
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I had an exceptional experience at TWSS during my FMV courses. The faculty’s expertise and teaching methods were top-notch, providing a comprehensive understanding of complex financial concepts. One of the highlights was the workshop on valuation techniques, which not only provided valuable insights but also served as a stepping stone for those interested in pursuing a career in Investment Banking. TWSS’s placement cell was instrumental in securing placements for many candidates, and their support extended beyond initial placement, which is truly commendable. I am grateful to TWSS for helping me kickstart my career in Investment Banking.
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My journey with The Wall Street School has been a transformative experience. Through their comprehensive financial modeling and valuation classes, I gained invaluable skills and knowledge that prepared me for the finance industry. Also the placement process is very smooth and transparent. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities and support provided by The Wall Street School.
Frequently Asked Questions
The US-based CMA (Certified Management Accountant) course is a professional certification program offered by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). It focuses on advanced financial management and management accounting skills. The CMA certification is globally recognized and provides expertise in disciplines like:
- Financial planning
- Analysis
- Control
- Decision support
The CMA course covers topics like:
- Budgeting
- Performance management
- Cost management
- Professional ethics
Preparing candidates for strategic roles in corporate finance and management accounting is the main goal of The Wall Street School CMA coaching. Join the course now to kickstart your dream career as a CMA.
IMA puts out elaborate eligibility criteria for the US CMA exams. Here’s a brief glimpse into them:
For Graduates and Post Graduates | For CA/CS/CMA | For Undergraduates | |
From Accredited Colleges (List) | From Non-Accredited Colleges | ||
You are eligible to apply for the exam. Make sure that your college sends your degree and other documents through an official email to IMA. | Your eleligibility for CMA is decided by an independent agency appointed by the IMA to evaluate your application. | You are eligible to apply for the exam. Make sure that your professional body sends your degree and other documents through an official email to IMA. | You are eligible to prepare for the CMA exams until you graduate. |
Whether you are a graduate, a professional, or an undergraduate, you can join the TWSS CMA coaching to prepare well for your exams. We focus on imparting both theoretical and practical knowledge with our experienced faculties.
The CMA exam consists of 2 Parts consisting of 6 sections each. You can attempt the exams during 3 test windows, i.e., January|February, May|June, or September|October. As the exam dates are flexible, you should choose a course that can help you prepare for each attempt at your preferred pace. The TWSS CMA coaching provides 18 months of comprehensive training including 500+ hours of study material for both parts. Here is the fee structure of TWSS:
CMA coaching fees: Rs. 70,000/- (incl. of taxes)
CMA coaching fees + Financial Modelling Training: 1,00,000/- (incl. of taxes)
It might be confusing for a beginner to understand the exam pattern of the US CMA exams. Here are the details in a simplified manner:
- No. of parts & Sections: 2 Parts | 12 sections
- Passing & Total Marks for each Part: 360 | 500
- Exam Duration: 4 hours for each part
- Exam Pattern:
- 100 MCQs (3 hours | Weightage 75%)
- 2 Essays (1 hour | Weightage 25%)
The TWSS CMA coaching guides you to ace your exams by utilizing your schedule optimally. Our extensive training, experienced faculty, mock tests, preparation schedule, and revision notes are extremely helpful for students. Join the TWSS CMA USA coaching now!
The salary of a US CMA (Certified Management Accountant) in India varies based on factors such as experience, industry, and location. Industries such as finance, manufacturing, and consulting often offer competitive compensation for CMAs. You can expect the following salaries after completing the TWSS CMA coaching and earning the certificate:
Level of Expertise | CMA Salary per month (Amount in INR) | CMA Salary Annual (Amount in INR) |
Entry-Level | 50,000 – 67,000 | 6-8 Lakhs |
Mid-level | 83,000 – 1,25,000 | 10-15 Lakhs |
Senior-Level | 2,00,000 & above | 25 Lakhs & above |
As you gain experience and take up more challenging roles in your career, you can expect extraordinary salaries.
Due to globalization, courses like US CMA which are recognised in 170+ countries have become a requirement in MNCs. India being the favorite country of these companies to operate in, has increased the need & demand of US CMA professionals here.
The passing rate of US CMA ranges from 40% to 50% globally. This means that this qualification is challenging but still gives you a fair opportunity and chance to clear exams, if you have given your time, efforts, dedication and were persistent in doing so.
Comparing CMA & CA is difficult as both of them have different focused curriculums. While CMA creates professionals who are experts in disciplines like management accounting, financial planning, business decision-making, etc., CA focuses on making experts in accounting, auditing & taxation.
Generally, the curriculum & exams of CA are much more rigorous compared to CMA. Hence, students find CA to be tougher compared to CMA. But, being recognized internationally, CMA provides a much higher potential for career growth.
As CMA is a global certification, it creates global professionals. Hence, they are employable across the globe. Whether it is an Indian company operating globally or a global company operating in India, CMAs are preferred by both. Here are some of the reasons companies prefer CMA professionals:
- CMAs are experts in management accounting & decision-making
- CMAs are trained in Strategic financial management and help a business plan the flow of its finances
- CMAs can adapt to the diverse business environments in different companies providing flexibility to the companies hiring them
Being recognised in 170+ countries, the qualification opens the doors of many big opportunities for you. Getting employed in countries like the USA, Canada, European Countries, etc. becomes easier. Even in India, you would be a favorite candidate to hire for many companies like Big 4, consultancy firms, KPOs, etc.
Points of Difference | CMA | MBA |
Focused Disciplines | Management Accounting & Strategic Financial Management | Complete Business Administration & Management |
Knowledge level | Experts | Jack of all trades |
Roles | Catalysts in financial management & decision making | Managers who conduct the business operations and steer the organization |
Instead of relying on a general rule to make your career choice, you should choose based on your aptitude and preferred role. The TWSS CMA classes are designed to make you an expert CMA professional. By, joining our CMA coaching, you can also test whether you have the aptitude to become a CMA.
IMA is committed to empowering US CMAs. IMA’s vision is to develop, certify, connect, and support the world’s best management accountants and financial professionals in the business. In building successful careers and organizations through CMA abilities, nurturing the capabilities of a US CMA is like an inevitable support pillar to bridge the learner-professional gap.
US CMA is a two part qualification. Each part have exam in the following manner:
- 4 hour long exam
- 100 MCQs (75% weightage) + 2 Essays 30 minutes each (25% weightage)
- Minimum Passing score: 360 from 500 for each Part
- Both exams are computer based exams.
Yes, there is a scholarship provided by IMA. You can visit https://in.imanet.org/IMA-Certifications/CMA-Certification/Students/Scholarship?psso=true to know more about it.
US CMA gives you the expertise in diversified areas, making you eligible to kick start / progress in various profiles. To name a few:
Accounting | Management Accounting | Risk Management | Financial Management & Treasury |
Financial Reporting | Budgeting | Forecasting | Risk Identification & Reporting | Investment Appraisal |
Fixed Assets Accounting | Financial Planning & Analysis | Monitoring Risk | Cash & Working Capital Management |
Accounts Payable/Receivable, etc. | Variance Analysis, etc. | Risk Mitigation, etc. | Foreign Exchange Management, etc. |