Bachelor of Commerce + Certified Management Accountant (CMA USA)
B.Com + CMA USA is an Integrated Professional Degree combining B.Com at Sree Narayana University and CMA at the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India. The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) programme has been thoughtfully designed to align with the standards and approval of the SN University’s academic authorities. It offers students the flexibility to explore a broad selection of courses through a choice-based credit system, in line with national education guidelines. Spanning eight semesters over four years, the programme requires students to earn 176 credits. The curriculum places strong emphasis on practical learning and real-world application. A team of experienced faculty members at Prodigy Institute of Management Studies facilitates an engaging learning environment through methods such as case studies, group discussions, and student presentations. These interactive approaches help develop essential skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. Ultimately, the programme equips graduates with a well-rounded foundation in business, covering areas such as finance, marketing, accounting, corporation, and entrepreneurship
CMA USA (Certified Management Accountant )
The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) course, offered by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) in the USA, is the highest-level professional certification in management accounting and financial management fields. The CMA (US) Course is globally recognized and appropriate for accountants and financial professionals in the business. CMA US course is recognised in India as well. This globally accepted course equips the students to upskill the competencies of management accounting, such as planning and analysis, technology and analytics, risk management and internal controls, and performance management. CMA US offers a wide range of career options. Students can complete the CMA US course within 12 to 18 months.
Prodigy Institute of Management Studies is the best CMA USA institute in Kerala, which imparts top education with experts sourced from the industry. More than conducting coaching classes, Prodigy Institute offers comprehensive training that will help the students excel in their CMA(USA) and provides opportunities for internships and placement.
What are the educational criteria to join CMA US?
The students need to have an active membership in the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)
Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, or possess a related professional certification.
The students should have continuous years of professional experience in management accounting or financial management, which can be completed after passing the exam, but are required as a final step to certification.
What are the levels of the CMA US course? Or what are the papers of CMA (US)?
CMA US course has two-part examinations where the exams are graded for 500 points, and an aspirant is required to score a minimum of 360 to qualify for the exams. Both parts follow the same pattern.
Depending on the aspirant’s plan and study schedule, the CMA US course can be completed in a minimum of 6 months to 3 years. As per the guidelines of IMA, the aspirant is required to complete the exams within 3 years from the date of registration.
SYLLABUS
PART 1: Financial planning, Performance, and analytics
- External Financial Reporting Decisions (15%)
- Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting (20%)
- Performance Management (20%)
- Cost Management (15%)
- Internal Controls (15%)
- Technology and Analytics (15%)
Part-2 Syllabus: Strategic Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis (20%)
- Corporate Finance (20%)
- Decision Analysis (25%)
- Risk Management (10%)
- Investment Decisions (10%)
- Professional Ethics (15%)