<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> IMA's CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification is a professional certification credential in the management accounting and financial management fields . The certification signifies that the person possesses knowledge in the areas of financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics . The CMA is a U.S. - based, globally recognized certification offered by the Institute of Management Accountants . </P> <P> CMA - certified professionals work inside organizations of all sizes, industries, and types, including manufacturing and services, public and private enterprises, not - for - profit organizations, academic institutions, government entities, and multinational corporations . To date, more than 50,000 CMAs have been certified in more than 100 countries . To obtain certification, candidates must pass a rigorous exam, meet an educational requirement, experience requirement, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning through continuing professional education (CPE). </P>

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