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IMA Certification Pathways

From foundational literacy to executive boardroom strategy. Pursue the globally recognised credential from the Institute of Management Accountants® that aligns with your current career stage.

With TillSkill®

Flagship Credential • Intermediate to Advanced

Certified Management Accountant (US CMA)

The definitive bridge between basic accounting and executive leadership. Industry surveys indicate that CMA-certified professionals earn a 21% higher median total compensation compared to their non-certified peers.

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Who Should Enrol?

Engineered for individuals who intend to actively shape business strategy rather than solely report on historical performance.

  • Early and mid-level finance professionals aiming to accelerate progression.

  • Practicing accountants or auditors seeking to transition into corporate industry roles.

  • Career switchers requiring a highly credible entry point into strategic finance.

Curriculum Architecture

Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
Focuses on the critical operational aspects of corporate finance, ensuring professionals can effectively manage internal resources.

Part 2: Strategic Financial Management
Elevates capability toward executive-level decision-making, enterprise risk mitigation, and long-term capital strategy.

Executive Route • Advanced

Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA)

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Evolve from a steward of financial value to a creator of enterprise value. This advanced qualification is designed exclusively to build upon core accounting expertise to direct organizational strategy.

Curriculum Architecture

  • Strategic Analysis (25%): Evaluate macro-environmental factors and conduct internal/external competitive analyses.

  • Creating Competitive Advantage (40%): Formulate robust business-level and corporate-level strategies.

  • Strategy Implementation (35%): Align tactical operations with long-term goals and manage enterprise risk.

Eligibility & Target Audience

This elite credential maintains strict eligibility parameters. Candidates must hold an active CMA designation (or other qualifying certification), or possess a bachelor's degree with two consecutive years of professional experience.

Perfect for Senior Financial Analysts, Corporate Controllers, and existing CMAs expanding their influence to the C-suite.

Foundational Route • Beginner

Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate (FMAA)

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Establish a solid baseline for future advancement. The FMAA equips early-career professionals with a practical understanding of how businesses operate, manage costs, and plan for the future.

Who Should Enrol?

Highly accessible with absolutely no educational or professional experience prerequisites required to sit for the examination.

  • University Students: Differentiate yourself prior to graduation.

  • Early-Career Professionals: Solidify your technical accounting foundation.

  • Non-Finance Managers: Understand financial mechanics to advance into higher management.

Curriculum Architecture

  • General Accounting and Financial Management (25%)

  • Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis (25%)

  • Planning and Budgeting (20%)

  • Cost Management and Performance Metrics (20%)

  • Professional Ethics (10%)

IMA CPE Programs

As a member of the Institute of Management Accountants or various other accounting bodies, professionals are required to keep themselves abreast with the developments in the industry. IMA provides NASBA-approved courses, which the professionals can avail at discount exclusive to the members of IMA who are also alumnus of TillSkill.