Details about the CMA USA Work Experience Requirement

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This correlates with the IMA’s work experience requirement, enforcing that professionals have real financial and accounting experience.

1. Work Experience Criteria

They should have at least two years of relevant work experience in financial management or management accounting. This experience must be:

• Two full-time years (40+ hours a week) of work experience OR
• Relevant part-time work experience (minimum of 20 hours per week, qualifying on pro-rata basis) that should be completed within the four years.

2. When Can You Complete the Work Experience

• Before or After Passing US CMA– The experience requirement can be met before taking the exam or within seven years after passing both exams of the CMA.
• A candidate will not be granted a CMA certification if they don’t fulfill the work experience requirement in this timeframe.

What Work Experience is Accepted?

For the IMA, work experience includes financial analysis, strategic planning, cost control, budgeting, risk management, and internal controls. Be in decision-making roles that affect the financial operations of an organization.

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What Types of Jobs are Accepted for the CMA Experience Requirement

Relevant CMA USA Work Experience Eligible roles for CMA USA Work Experience include:

• Financial Analyst – Conducting financial planning, variance analysis and investment analysis.
• Management Accountant – Financial reporting, cost analysis, and supporting strategic decisions.
• Corporate Accountant — Managing internal financial statements, reconciliations and budgeting.
• Cost Accountant – Responsible for allocation of cost, pricing strategy, and implementing cost control measures
• Internal Auditor – Performing audits, assessing risk controls, and ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Treasurer or Finance Manager – Monitoring cash flow management, investment strategies, and financial risk assessments.
• Budget Analyst – Developing and managing budgets to align with an organization’s financial strategy.
• Controller — Overseeing financial operations, reporting, and policies.
• CFO – Overseeing financial planning, investment decisions, and governance.

Fields Which Accept Work Experience

The CMA USA Work experience is accepted in the various industries such as:

• Banking & Financial Services
• Manufacturing & Production
• IT & Software
• Retail & E-commerce
• Consulting & Auditing Firms
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Government & Public Sector Enterprises

Which Work Experience is NOT Accepted?

Although CMA USA is a general finance certification, not all jobs qualify for work experience. The following does NOT qualify as ‘experience’:

• Clerk or data input positions with none of the decision authority.
• Teaching or academic positions (except for those who teach accounting or finance at an accredited university).
• Excluding internships, part-time jobs, and short-term appointments that do not fulfill the minimum required hours.
• Freelance or self-employed accounting (if not verified through proof of working papers and professional references).

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