The ICMA encourages all School Leavers to undertake an accounting or commerce degree via a accredited or government recognised university. If students do not have the option of undertaking university studies, then the ICMA has a 4-stage pathway (16-subjects) to obtain a (university degree-equivalent) Graduate Management Accountant (GMA) professional qualification. Once students complete Stage-1 they will be eligible for the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) professional qualification. Once they complete Stage-2 they will be eligible for Registered Cost Accountant (RCA) membership of the ICMA. On completion of Stage-3 they will be eligible for Registered Business Accountant (RBA) membership of the ICMA. On completion of Stage-4 they will be eligible for Graduate Management Accountant (GMA) membership of the ICMA. On completion of the GMA program, students can undertake the 2-subject (Strategic Cost Management & Strategic Business Analysis) CMA Program.
On completion of the Graduate Management Accountant (GMA) program, the CMA program can be undertaken at an Accredited University; or Recognised Provider Institution or Online to obtain the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) professional qualification. In addition to the educational qualifications, please note the experience requirements for AMA and CMA membership
| Amount | Units/ Subjects | TOTAL | |
| Application Fee | $99 | 1 | $99 |
| Joining Fee | $198 | 1 | $198 |
| GMA Exam/Exemption Fees Stage 1 (CAT)* | $55 | 4 | $220 |
| GMA Exam/Exemption Fees Stage 2 (RCA)* | $55 | 4 | $220 |
| GMA Exam/Exemption Fees Stage 3 (RBA)* | $55 | 4 | $220 |
| GMA Exam/Exemption Fees Stage 4 (GMA)* | $55 | 4 | $220 |
| GMA Conversion Exam/Exemption Fees* | $55 | 4 | $220 |
| CMA Exam Fees | $55 | 2 | $110 |
| GMA Preparation Course – by Recognised Provider | Pricing Differs by Provider | ||
| GMA Preparation Course – by Online per subject | $800 | 16 | $12,800 |
| CMA Preparation Course – by Recognised Provider | Pricing Differs by Provider | ||
| CMA Preparation Course – by Online 2-Subjects | $800 | 2 | $1,600 |
| Annual Membership Fees | See website for current fees | ||
| *Exemption Fees may be waived at the discretion of ICMA Education Committee | |||
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