US CMA® — The Strategic Finance Pathway
Two parts. The fastest route from a commerce degree to an FP&A, costing or controllership seat inside a global business.
- IMA, USA
- Recognised in 150+ countries
- Just 2 parts
IMA, USA Recognised in 150+ countries.
At a glance
Duration
12–18 months, run alongside your degree
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, in progress or complete
Structure
Part 1 and Part 2
Recognition
Institute of Management Accountants, USA — 150+ countries
Delivery
Live classes + full LMS + recorded sessions
Overview
What is the US CMA?
The credential for finance professionals who sit inside the business.
The Certified Management Accountant credential, awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants, USA, is the qualification for finance professionals who sit inside the business rather than outside auditing it. Where ACCA reports on what happened, the CMA decides what happens next — costing, budgeting, forecasting, performance management and capital decisions. Two parts makes it the fastest global credential to complete alongside a degree.
- Awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA
- Recognised in 150+ countries
- Covers management accounting, costing, budgeting, FP&A and strategic financial decision-making
- Only two parts — no exemptions, and none needed
- Built for corporate finance, FP&A, MIS and controllership roles
IMA, USA
Awarding body
150+
Countries recognised
2 parts
No exemptions, and none needed
₹4–8 LPA
Starting range, rising to ₹20–40+ LPA at 7–10 years
Indicative market ranges, not a guarantee of placement or compensation.
The degree integration pathway
B.Com (Accounting & Finance) + US CMA
B.Com (Accounting & Finance) + US CMA
= Leadership in finance.
Students pursuing any bachelor’s programme — B.Com, BAF, BMS, BFM or BBI — can run the International Accounting Pathway alongside their degree. With only two parts, most students finish the CMA before or shortly after they graduate.
B.Com Degree
3 years / 6 semesters
US CMA Qualification
2 parts
Leadership in finance
Qualified, modelled and interned before graduation
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1
Sem 1–2
Part 1 foundations: external reporting, planning and budgeting. Excel: budgeting and forecasting models.
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2
Sem 3–4
Part 1 completion and exam: performance and cost management, internal controls, technology and analytics. Power BI for management reporting.
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3
Sem 5–6
Part 2: corporate finance, decision analysis, risk and investment decisions. FP&A and MIS internship inside an MNC finance function.
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4
Post-degree
Part 2 exam, business simulations, IMA experience requirement.
Syllabus
What you study, part by part
Two parts, six topics each. Part 1 is how the business plans and measures; Part 2 is how it decides.
Part 1 — Financial Planning, Performance & Analytics
1. External Financial Reporting Decisions
2. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
3. Performance Management
4. Cost Management
5. Internal Controls
6. Technology & Analytics
What this part makes you able to do
You can build a budget, explain a variance and defend a cost structure.
Part 2 — Strategic Financial Management
1. Financial Statement Analysis
2. Corporate Finance
3. Decision Analysis
4. Risk Management
5. Investment Decisions
6. Professional Ethics
What this part makes you able to do
You can appraise an investment, price a decision and advise the business on capital allocation.
Included as standard
What’s included with every part
Modelling, analytics and a live finance desk are part of the programme, not a paid add-on.
Two parts, one academic year
The fastest global credential to complete alongside a degree.
Taught by practising professionals
Faculty from Big 4 audit, GCC reporting and MNC finance functions.
Live classes + full LMS
Post-college hours, full LMS access, recorded sessions, doubt clinics and per-sitting tracking.
IFRS, US GAAP and consolidation practice
Group consolidation, SOX testing and cross-border reporting: the work India’s GCCs offshore.
Excel for Accounting and Power BI dashboard certificates
Consolidation and budgeting models, driver-based forecasting and Power BI dashboards.
Integrated internship + interview prep
GCC reporting and MNC FP&A exposure, plus interview prep and CV rebuild.
| Part 1 | Part 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Add-on modules | Power BI for management reporting · SQL for finance data · Advanced Excel for Finance · Career orientation and pathway selection · Placement readiness and interview prep | FP&A business-partnering module · Business simulations and case practice · Résumé and LinkedIn optimisation · Placement readiness and interview prep |
| Internship desk | FP&A inside an MNC finance function: live planning cycles, at our Mauritius asset management company | FP&A and MIS inside an MNC finance function: live planning cycles, at our Mauritius asset management company |
| Modelling layer | Excel: budgeting and forecasting models, variance and cost analysis. Power BI: management reporting basics. Tally: data handling | Excel: driver-based forecasting models, capital budgeting and investment appraisal. Power BI: FP&A dashboards |
Why EduEdge
Why students choose us
A live fund, globally benchmarked material, and modelling built into the course.
Led by a Stanford alumnus
Prof Harjeet A Singh: MS Financial Mathematics, Stanford; CFA, FRM, CAIA, PRM, CMT; former consultant to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
A live hedge fund, not a simulation
We run the Minerva India QRAC Fund, an FPI fund in Mauritius, a JV with Minerva Ventures. Interns work inside a live finance function on real planning and reporting cycles.
Exclusive India partner for Kaplan and Bloomberg Exam Prep
Globally benchmarked prep material and app access included.
NSDC and Skill India accredited
Industry-recognised certification under the Skill India Mission.
Modelling built into every level
Excel, Python and Power BI are part of the course, not a paid add-on.
25,000+ students trained
Across BFSI, investment banking, risk, analytics and consulting.
50+ university and college collaborations
Including HSNC University, H.R. College, JBIMS, N.L. Dalmia, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Christ University, IIM Raipur and Lala Lajpatrai College.
Two Mumbai centres
Bandra West and Churchgate, with weekend and weekday batches built around a college timetable.
Success Begins with Great Mentors
It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce the International Accounting Pathway, which embeds the US CMA credential directly into your bachelor’s degree. With only two parts, students graduate with a university degree and a globally portable management accounting credential earned in the same window.
Professor. Harjeet A Singh
Founder & CEO | EduEdge Pro
Stanford University Alumnus |
CFA, FRM, CAIA, PRM, CMT |
Visiting Faculty - IIM
- 15+ years in Global Markets
- MS in Financial Mathematics, Stanford University
- Former Consultant – Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
- Trained over 25,000 students worldwide
Careers
Where the US CMA takes you
From costing and management accounting through FP&A to controllership.
| Role | Indicative range | Core capability | Best-fit |
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| Management Accountant | ₹6–12 LPA | Costing, budgeting, performance and decision support | US CMA |
| FP&A Analyst / Manager | ₹8–20+ LPA | Planning, forecasting, analytics, business partnering | US CMA |
| Cost Accountant | ₹5–10 LPA | Product costing, margin analysis | US CMA |
| Financial Accountant | ₹5–10 LPA | Reporting, consolidation | ACCA / CMA |
| Analyst – Financial Controller | ₹10–20+ LPA | Reporting, governance, controls and leadership | ACCA / CMA |
| Finance Manager / Consultant | ₹12–30+ LPA | Corporate finance, transformation and advisory | ACCA / CMA |
- US CMA / ACCA — ₹3.5–12 L at Year 0, ₹60–100+ L at Year 10+
- Plain B.Com — ₹15–25 L at Year 10+
Indicative market ranges, not a guarantee of placement or compensation.
Top recruiters
Where US CMAs work
Grouped by sector.
MNC Finance, GCCs & Consulting
Big 4 & Advisory
Global Corporates
Banks & Financial Services
Asset & Wealth Management
Insurance & Actuarial
Government & Regulatory
FinTech
Compare
How the US CMA compares
Four credentials, four different desks. This is how they differ.
| ACCA | US CMA | CFA | FRM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding body | ACCA, UK | IMA, USA | CFA Institute, USA | GARP |
| What it certifies | Global accounting, audit, assurance, taxation, IFRS reporting and financial management | Management accounting, costing, budgeting, FP&A and strategic financial decision-making | Investment analysis, valuation, portfolio management, ethics and professional standards | Market, credit, operational and enterprise risk; VaR, stress testing, Basel frameworks |
| Structure | 14 exams across three levels | 2 parts | 3 levels, preceded by Investment Foundations | 2 parts |
| Exemptions | Up to 9 papers | None | None — sequential levels | None — sequential parts |
| Suits you if | You want a globally portable accounting qualification | You want to sit inside a business, planning and deciding | You are drawn to companies, valuation, deals and client-facing investment work | You are drawn to mathematics, models and quantifying downside |
| Typical destination | Big 4, GCCs, shared service centres, IFRS reporting teams | MNC corporate finance, FP&A, controllership, business partnering | Investment banks, equity research, asset management, corporate finance, consulting | Tier-1 bank risk desks, insurance, hedge funds, regulators |
You are not locked in. US CMA and ACCA are complementary — US CMA gives depth in costing, budgeting and FP&A, ACCA gives breadth across accounting, audit and IFRS reporting. Your orientation counselling session will map the right pathway for you.
Batches
Upcoming batches
Each batch is built around a specific exam window, and runs in post-college hours.
| Programme | Batch starts | Duration | Target exam window | Schedule |
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| US CMA Part 1 — Planning & Performance | 27 Sep 2026 | 6 months · 150+ hrs | Jan–Feb 2027 · May–Jun 2027 | 1 weekend + 1 weekday · Online |
| US CMA Part 2 — Strategic Financial Management | 27 Sep 2026 | 6 months · 150+ hrs | May–Jun 2027 · Sep–Oct 2027 | 1 weekend + 1 weekday · Online |
Seats are limited and batches close once full.
Fees
Programme fees
Priced per level, inclusive of training, study material, LMS access, the certificate modules listed, and the integrated internship.
| Programme | What the fee covers | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| US CMA Part 1 | CMA Part 1 training and exam fees + Excel for Accounting Certificate 1 + integrated internship + project | ₹90,000+ GST |
| US CMA Part 2 | CMA Part 2 training and exam fees + Excel for Accounting Certificate 2 + integrated internship + project | ₹1,25,000+ GST |
Most popular
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US CMA Part 1 + Part 2
The full US CMA in one academic year, with an FP&A internship.
₹1,75,000
+ GST
Saves ₹40,000
Bundle
ACCA Applied Knowledge + Applied Skills
Nine papers, single enrolment, exemption mapping and one internship.
₹1,50,000
+ GST
Saves ₹40,000
Bundle
ACCA complete — AK + AS + SP
Every paper you must sit after exemptions, through to membership readiness.
₹2,40,000
+ GST
Saves ₹60,000
All fees exclusive of GST. EMI options available — speak to a counsellor. IMA membership fees are paid directly to IMA and are not included. CMA exam fees are included in the programme fee above.
Partners & accreditations
Who we work with
Globally benchmarked material, nationally recognised certification.
FAQs
Questions students ask
If yours is not here, a counsellor will answer it directly.
The Certified Management Accountant credential, awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants, USA, focused on management accounting and strategic financial management.
Anyone holding or pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. You can sit the exams while still studying; certification requires the degree plus two years of relevant experience.
Two. Part 1 covers financial planning, performance and analytics. Part 2 covers strategic financial management.
Typically 12 to 18 months alongside a degree, which makes it the fastest of the four global credentials to complete.
Each part is 100 multiple-choice questions plus two essay scenarios, in a four-hour sitting.
In three testing windows each year: January–February, May–June and September–October.
No. Both parts must be cleared. With only two parts, exemptions are not the constraint.
CMA if you want to sit inside a business doing costing, budgeting, FP&A and decision support. ACCA if you want breadth across accounting, audit, IFRS reporting and tax. Counselling will map the better fit to your goals.
No. This is the IMA, USA credential, recognised in 150+ countries and hired against by MNC finance functions and global capability centres.
Advanced Excel for finance, Power BI management reporting, SQL for finance data, business simulations, and an FP&A internship inside a live finance function.
Two parts.
Finish before you graduate.
Speak to a counsellor about which pathway fits your degree, your timetable and the desk you want to end up on.
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