CMA US · Course details
CMA US course details: the exam and our coaching
CMA US is two 4-hour exams set by IMA, each with 100 multiple-choice questions and two case-based questions, passed within three years. Our coaching gives you recorded lectures for both parts, the Success Portal for practice and doubt support until your exam.
The qualification
CMA US exam structure
| CMA US | |
|---|---|
| Awarding body | IMA (Institute of Management Accountants, USA); exams administered by ICMA |
| Exams | Two: Part 1 and Part 2, in any order |
| Format per part | 4 hours: 100 MCQs in 3 hours (75%) + 2 case-based questions in 1 hour (25%) |
| Pass mark | 360 out of 500; at least 50% on the MCQs to reach the case section |
| Testing windows | January–February, May–June, September–October at Prometric centres |
| Time limit | Pass both parts within 3 years of entering the CMA program |
| Typical duration | 12–18 months for most Global Fin X students |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in any discipline (or an accepted certification) before certification |
| Experience | 2 continuous years in management accounting or financial management, before or within 7 years of passing |
| Exam fee per part | $545 professional · $407 student |
| Continuing education | 30 CPE hours a year, including 2 hours of ethics |
2026 exam changes · exam dates · eligibility · experience requirement · ethics
Syllabus
Section weights for both parts
CMA US Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
| Section | Weight |
|---|---|
| A. External Financial Reporting Decisions | 15% |
| B. Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting | 20% |
| C. Performance Management | 20% |
| D. Cost Management | 15% |
| E. Internal Controls | 15% |
| F. Technology and Analytics | 15% |
CMA US Part 2: Strategic Financial Management
| Section | Weight |
|---|---|
| A. Financial Statement Analysis | 20% |
| B. Corporate Finance | 20% |
| C. Decision Analysis | 25% |
| D. Risk Management | 10% |
| E. Investment Decisions | 10% |
| F. Professional Ethics | 15% |
Our coaching
What the Global Fin X course includes
| Included | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | Part 1: 381 lectures (31 chapters, about 112 h) · Part 2: 137 lectures (26 chapters, about 51 h) |
| Practice | 8,252+ questions and 1,941 flashcards on the Success Portal, including case-based item types |
| Material | Two study books as soft copies (625 + 380 pages), plus digital class notes as PDF |
| Support | Telegram and WhatsApp doubt groups per part; live doubt sessions at weekends |
| Watch time | Each lecture up to 5× its length |
| Validity | 1 year; extended free until you pass, on request |
| Devices | Windows, macOS, Android and iOS |
| Fees | ₹30,000 per part, or ₹50,000 for both (Success Package) |
8,252+
Practice questions
- Part 1
- 4,706
- Part 2
- 3,546
163+
Hours of lectures
- Part 1
- 110+ h
- Part 2
- 50+ h
1,941
Flashcards
- Part 1
- 1,348
- Part 2
- 593
1,005+
Pages of base text
- Part 1
- 625
- Part 2
- 380
Inside the Success Portal
Our own learning portal tracks what you study, finds your weak areas and keeps you practising.
Mock exams and weak-area practice
Timed mocks in the CMA format. A weak-area engine builds tests from the topics you score lowest on.
Study streaks and time tracking
Active study time is logged in 30-second steps, with daily streaks and a history of your progress.
Links from questions to the text
Each question links to the exact textbook paragraph or syllabus point it tests.
Notes and bookmarks
A personal notebook tied to subjects and topics, plus bookmarks for hard questions to revisit before exam day.
Academic calendar
Deadlines, tests and classes in one view; add your own study events and sync with Google or Apple Calendar.
Case-style question types
Fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop and split-screen case views that match the case-based section of the exam.
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