CMA®

Certified Management Accountant

Schedule, dates and timing of upcoming batches for our CMA courses in Dubai

We offer you the flexibility to start this journey with any of the below available parts and dates. Once a part is selected, the following parts must be taken in order.

Classes will be held in Dubai every Sunday and Tuesday from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm
Total number of sessions per batch: 30

Batch 1

Part Two: Strategic Financial Management
Start Date: Mar 1, 2020
End Date: Apr 15, 2020

Part One: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
Start Date: Jun 14, 2020
End Date: Jul 29, 2020


Batch 2

Part One: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
Start Date: Jun 14, 2020
End Date: Jul 29, 2020

Part Two: Strategic Financial Management
Start Date: Oct 18, 2020
End Date: Dec 2, 2020


Your Investment

Achieving this milestone requires investment of time and money. We count on you for allocating the required time. As for money, Meirc stands ready to support with discounts and scholarships for certain eligible candidates. Call us to enquire about financial support.

Time
  • 12 - 18 months to complete both parts, on average
  • Time limit of 3 years to complete the two parts
  • Candidates spend an average of 180 - 220 hours preparing for the exam for both parts
  • It is suggested you start studying at least 2 months before the exam date
  • Meirc will provide you with access to training material once you register, to allow earlier preparation
Fees
  • AED 5,000/- per part (Including VAT)
  • AED 9,200/- full parts (Including VAT)
  • Includes
    • Study material
    • Live classes
    • Class refreshments and snacks

Details About CMA Exam

Parts Part One: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics Part Two: Strategic Financial Management
Topics covered
  • 15% external financial reporting decisions
  • 20% planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • 20% performance management
  • 15% cost management
  • 15% internal controls
  • 15% technology and analytics
  • 20% financial statement analysis
  • 20% corporate finance
  • 25% decision analysis
  • 10% risk management
  • 10% investment decisions
  • 15% professional ethics
Exam hours 3 Hours 3 Hours
Exam format 100 multiple choice questions and essay writing 100 multiple choice questions and essay writing
Multiple choice questions (MCQs) 75% 75%
Essay writing 25% 25%
Exam windows January and February
May and June
September and October

How to become CMA certified

  • Pass the CMA exams
  • Complete the educational and work experience requirements
    • A bachelor's degree or a professional accounting certification
    • 2 years of work experience
  • Download and fill the CMA Experience Requirement Verification Form. This must be completed and returned to IMA
  • Upon verification of your education and experience documents, you will receive your CMA certificate number
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Things you should know about the CMA exam

  • Take Part 1 and Part 2 in any order
  • Students who do not have a Bachelor’s degree can contact the IMA and explain the reason of not having a Bachelor’s degree, then the IMA can decide if the candidate is eligible to sit for the exam
  • The two CMA exam parts must be completed within 3 years of your application approval
    • If your eligibility expires, you lose all exam credits and you have to submit a new application, with fees paid in full
  • You will get your exam results approximately six weeks after the end of the month in which you've taken your test. > The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) will email you your exam results, and post them in your personal MyIMA transcript.
    • Candidates who do not pass will receive a report that indicates their performance on each of the key topic areas in the exam
  • If you fail a CMA part, you can register again for the same part in the following testing window. An exam part may be taken only once in a testing window

How can Meirc help you prepare for the CMA exam

We are here to help you study at your own pace. Meirc offers multiple study options with one goal in mind, which is you passing the exam.

Live classes

Meirc looks forward to receive you as a participant in one of its scheduled batches, run by hand-picked subject matter experts, practitioners, and technical trainers in the field

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Self-study and access to study material

Meirc would guarantee providing finest books and backup learning tools to help you on passing the exam, even if based on self-study

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In-house

Meirc is willing to customize the learning experience to you and your team members right at your office premises, or in one of Meirc’s state-of-art training rooms

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Are you still unsure?

Deciding to earn the CMA qualification can be a life changing milestone that require strong commitment, but which can take your career to the next level. If you are still hesitant, or unsure about how to proceed, one of our experts can call you and discuss the qualification that best fits your profile, or simply fill out our Qualifications Selector tool and we will email you our recommendation.

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P.O. Box 5883, Dubai, UAE

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