The GMA Conversion Program is open to any Graduate or Professional in any discipline to obtain the pre-requisites to undertake the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Preparatory Program. Those having an Advanced Diploma in Accounting are also eligible to enter the GMA Conversion Program.

The program consists of 4 units (taught at the Honours/Masters level):

• Financial Management
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Modelling
• Managerial Accounting

Entry requirements:

Students should have a degree or a professional qualification in any discipline; or an Advanced Diploma in Accounting OR have at least 10-years in a senior position in accounting or finance.

Those with partially completed non-accounting degrees or professional qualifications may enrol in the Graduate Conversion program and undertake the four-conversion subjects, but will only be awarded the GMA certification on the completion of their degree or equivalent professional qualification.

On completion of the GMA Conversion Program, a student member can apply for Graduate Management Accountant (GMA) membership of ICMA without experience. Students require either completion of the CMA preparatory program or 3 years relevant experience to obtain the Associate Management Accountant (AMA) membership of ICMA.

Alternatively, on completion of the GMA Conversion Program, a student member can directly enroll in the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preparatory program.

Recognised Prior Learning

Recognition will be given by ICMA for students who have successfully completed these subjects (or equivalent) at any recognised University or recognised professional accounting body such as CA, CIMA, ACCA and CPA.

Where to Study?

Students can undertake these subjects (or equivalent) at any recognised University that allows single semester study, or via ICMA Recognised Provider Institutions or Online.