A Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a professional designation in the field of management accounting. The CMA credential is granted by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to individuals who have fulfilled certain educational and professional experience requirements and have passed a rigorous exam.

The role of a CMA is to provide financial and business-related guidance and analysis to an organization. This may involve preparing and analyzing financial statements, developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets and forecasting, and identifying ways to improve the efficiency and profitability of the organization. CMAs may work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and government, and may hold positions such as financial analyst, financial planner, controller, or CFO.

CMA certification gives you the knowledge and confidence to make crucial business decisions and sets you up to run a business or specialize your practice at the intersection of accounting and business.