About the Course
The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential is built for finance professionals who want to drive decisions, not just record them. Where traditional accounting looks backward, the CMA looks forward, focusing on planning, analysis, control and strategy. Because it is awarded by the IMA and recognised across the globe, CMAs are sought after in multinationals, global capability centres (GCCs) and finance teams that value commercial insight.
Our programme pairs concept mastery (the K in KICN) with hands-on application on real business cases, mentor-led confidence building and a network that converts your qualification into a career. You learn through live and recorded classes you can revisit anytime, backed by structured testing at every stage.
Who Is It For?
- Commerce students after 12th who want a global finance career
- Graduates, MBAs, M.Coms and CA-Inter candidates seeking an international credential
- Working professionals targeting FP&A, business finance and management roles
Qualification Structure
| Part | Title | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Financial Planning, Performance & Analytics | Planning & budgeting, performance management, cost management, internal controls, technology & analytics |
| Part 2 | Strategic Financial Management | Financial statement analysis, corporate finance, decision analysis, risk management, investment decisions, professional ethics |
Each part is a computer-based exam combining objective questions with scenario-based essays. Exam windows are offered multiple times a year, giving you flexibility to schedule around your studies.
Curriculum Breakdown
- External financial reporting decisions
- Planning, budgeting & forecasting
- Performance management
- Cost management
- Internal controls
- Technology & analytics
- Financial statement analysis
- Corporate finance
- Decision analysis
- Risk management
- Investment decisions
- Professional ethics
- Computer-based exams, objective + essay format
- Multiple exam windows through the year
- Guidance on IMA membership & experience requirement
- Mentor sign-off support
What You'll Be Able To Do
- Build budgets, forecasts and financial plans that guide a business
- Analyse performance and costs to improve profitability
- Evaluate investments and manage financial risk strategically
- Step into roles like Financial Analyst, Finance Manager and beyond