Earn the credential that demonstrates your financial management expertise.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) is an advanced professional certificate awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). In partnership with the IMA, the University of Georgia helps you prepare for the rigorous, two-part CMA examination.
Businesses pay higher salaries for CMAs
Businesses need people with strong planning and analysis skills. CMAs are trusted business advisors with certified knowledge of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
As a globally recognized symbol of professionalism, excellence, and integrity, the CMA credential sets you apart from others who have a college degree alone. By earning a CMA, you demonstrate to employers your mastery of best practices in financial management. On average, CMAs earn over $22,000 more than their noncertified peers, according to IMA’s 22nd Annual Salary Survey.
Prepare for the exams at UGA’s Gwinnett campus
UGA’s Gwinnett campus in metro Atlanta offers two instructor-led, preparatory courses — one for each part of the CMA exam. You can take both courses in any order, according to your preference.
UGA’s CMA courses are scheduled to align with the testing windows during which a candidate can sit for an exam at Prometric Testing Centers. CMA exam parts can be taken at Prometric Testing Centers during the following months: January and February, May and June, and September and October.
Each classroom course includes: textbook CMA exam tips; writing answers to essay questions; essay practice questions; practice tests for each section; and an online trial exam. (all included in the fee)
Part I: Financial Planning, Performance and Control
30 hours; 10 classroom sessions covering:
- Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
- Performance Management
- Cost Management
- Internal Controls
- Professional Ethics
Part II: Financial Decision Making
36 hours; 12 classroom sessions covering:
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Decision Analysis and Risk Management
- Investment Decisions
- Professional Ethics
Part I: Register Now
Saturdays, February 1 - April 5, 2013
9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Part II: Register Now
Saturdays, August 24 – November 16, 2013
9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
No class August 31, 2013
Room 121
- $1,150 — Part I
IMA Members receive a $50.00 discount
2 or more individuals registering receive a $100.00 - $1,350 — Part II
- UGA’s fee includes all course materials. (Course cost does not include exam fee)
- Candidates preparing for IMA’s CMA® examination.
- Practitioners identifying, measuring, analyzing, and interpreting financial information.
- Finance and accounting professionals looking to enhance their career opportunities.
- Accounting staff members preparing financial reports for nonmanagement groups such as shareholders, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities.
- Accredited, licensed, or certified professionals seeking continuing education credits.
- CPAs interested in moving into an internal corporate accounting role.
- Students with an interest in financial planning, analysis, and control.
3.0 CEUs
Reginald Clyne (M.B.A., CMA, CFM) is an experienced business executive with extensive experience leading diverse teams across various industry backgrounds. Clyne's nineteen year career in the finance and accounting fields has exposed him to a variety of experiences, all of which he draws from when teaching the CMA exam prep course.
Previously he held an adjunct professor position at the Keller Graduate School of Management teaching graduate level courses in corporate financial management, managerial accounting, financial accounting, and personal financial management.