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CMA: Everything You Need to Know

The CMA exam: 2 parts covering 12 competencies

Course Structure

• Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
  • 15% External Financial Reporting Decisions
  • 20% Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
  • 20% Performance Management
  • 15% Cost Management
  • 15% Internal Controls
  • 15% Technology and Analytics
• Part 2: Strategic Financial Management
  • 20% Financial Statement Analysis
  • 20% Corporate Finance
  • 25% Decision Analysis
  • 10% Risk Management
  • 10% Investment Decisions
  • 15% Professional Ethics