Chapter of El Paso - Certifications

Certification Programs

The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and the Certified Financial Manager (CFM) Programs have been designed to recognize the unique qualifications and expertise of those professionals engaged in management accounting and financial management.

The Certification Programs have four objectives:

To establish management accounting and financial management as recognized professions by identifying the role of the professional, the underlying body of knowledge, and a course of study by which such knowledge is acquired;
To encourage higher educational standards in the management accounting and financial management fields;
To establish an objective measure of an individual's knowledge and competence in the fields of management accounting and financial management; and
To encourage continued professional development.

CMA and CFM

*Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Program* The CMA program requires the candidates to pass a rigorous four-part examination and meet specific educational and professional standards. The program was established to recognize professional competence in the field of management accounting.

Certified Financial Manager (CFM) Program

The CFM will confirm your proficiency in financial management and your dedication to personal and professional growth. As the body of knowledge of the CFM examination is complementary with that of the CMA examination, three of the examination parts (Parts 1, 3 and 4) will be the same for both programs. Part 2 of the CFM examination will be devoted to in-depth testing of corporate financial management topics.

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