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Is the Web Enrolment System (WES) Evaluations recognised by ICMA(ANZ)?

WES (World Education Services) is a privately owned, non-profit organisation—not a government agency. It specializes in evaluating academic degrees but explicitly states on its website that it does not assess professional qualifications such as the US CPA, US CMA, or similar credentials. While WES may evaluate academic degrees for individuals seeking admission to programmes like the [...]

Is the Web Enrolment System (WES) Evaluations recognised by ICMA(ANZ)?2025-05-13T20:44:41+10:00

What differentiates a CMA from a CA/CPA?

The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) qualification is a post-graduate level professional qualification that those already possessing a CA/CPA would undertake whilst at a senior level in the organisation. In short, the CA/CPA are ‘generalist’ qualifications, mainly focusing on statutory financial reporting, auditing and taxation; whilst the CMA is a ‘specialist’ qualification focusing on strategic decision-making, [...]

What differentiates a CMA from a CA/CPA?2022-08-03T11:36:08+10:00

Where can I get more information?

ICMA provides all information on its website, www.cmaaustralia.edu.au. If you have any other queries, you can direct your questions to our Executive Director at [email protected], who will in turn forward your email to the relevant section/person.

Where can I get more information?2022-08-03T11:39:05+10:00

Is the CMA qualification recognised for immigration into Australia?

The ICMA was not formed as a body for members to apply for immigration to Australia. Instead, it was set up for already qualified accountants (CAs, CPAs, CIMA, ACCA etc.) to obtain post-graduate level specialisation in managerial accounting. Furthermore, ICMA does not get involved in skilled migration to Australia or New Zealand, as it is [...]

Is the CMA qualification recognised for immigration into Australia?2025-05-11T16:43:29+10:00

Will I get University Credit for the subjects I do with ICMA in an MBA Program?

Most Australian and overseas MBA programs do the following two subjects as part of their core : Accounting [i.e. Financial Modelling (Accounting with Excel modelling)] Corporate Finance [i.e. Financial Management] In most circumstances only two further electives are required for a non-accounting degree holder to complete the CMA program subjects. Thus a non-accountant can get [...]

Will I get University Credit for the subjects I do with ICMA in an MBA Program?2022-08-03T11:38:48+10:00

If I have an Australian TAFE Advanced Diploma, can I still become a CMA?

Those holders of Australian TAFE Advanced Diplomas in Accounting need to do the GMA conversion subjects, before they do the above two, i.e.: GMA Stage 4 : Financial Modelling (Accounting with Excel modelling) Financial Management Management Accounting Financial Statement Analysis Completion of these four subjects will give you Graduate Management Accountant (GMA) status, and if [...]

If I have an Australian TAFE Advanced Diploma, can I still become a CMA?2022-08-03T11:38:36+10:00

If I am a part qualified accountant, can I still become a CMA?

Those who are part qualified students of recognised professional bodies (such as those only needing to do the final stage of CIMA or ACCA) need to do four prerequisite (conversion) subjects, before they do the above two, i.e.: Financial Modelling (Accounting with Excel modelling) Financial Management Management Accounting Financial Statement Analysis Information about undertaking the [...]

If I am a part qualified accountant, can I still become a CMA?2022-08-03T11:38:27+10:00

If I have an MBA (but don’t have an accounting degree), can I still become a CMA?

Those who undertake traditional MBAs (12 subjects or more) have to undertake “financial and management accounting” and “corporate finance” subjects as part of their core subjects in the MBA. Such MBA graduates will be eligible to undertake the two CMA program subjects in order to obtain their CMA qualification. These subjects are: Strategic Cost Management [...]

If I have an MBA (but don’t have an accounting degree), can I still become a CMA?2023-11-30T23:51:16+11:00

If I don’t have an accounting degree, can I still become a CMA?

Those with degrees in fields other than accounting need to do four prerequisite (conversion) subjects, before they do the above two, i.e.: Financial Modelling (Accounting with Excel modelling) Financial Management Management Accounting Financial Statement Analysis Completion of these four subjects will give you Graduate Management Accountant (GMA) status, and if you have three years relevant [...]

If I don’t have an accounting degree, can I still become a CMA?2022-08-03T11:38:00+10:00

Can I do the CMA program by Online or Distance Education?

The following providers run the CMA subjects via the internet. Wharton Institute of Technology and Science (The Global Business School) Calwest University, USA Syme Business School Trinity College, Zurich

Can I do the CMA program by Online or Distance Education?2022-08-03T11:37:52+10:00

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