CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Certification Exam to be Updated With an Increased Focus on Technology in January 2020

/ -- ICMA (The Institute of Certified Management Accountants), the certification division of IMA (The Institute of Management Accountants), announced today that it is making changes to its CMA (Certified Management Accountant) exam. The updates to the exam are being made to ensure the CMA remains relevant in the ever-evolving environment of the management accounting profession. The changes will be effective January 1, 2020.

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"We are always tracking changes in the profession to keep the CMA exam relevant," said Dennis Whitney, CMA, ICMA Senior Vice President, Certifications, Exams and Content Integration. "This Job Analysis showed that the current exam is comprehensive but needs more coverage in technology and data analytics. We are making the adjustment as both areas are becoming more important for management accountants."