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Issuer
IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)
Industry
Finance & Accounting
Domain
Accounting & Chartered Qualifications
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$495 — verified 2026-09-25
Prerequisites & eligibility
Experience: Bachelor's degree or related professional certification plus two continuous years in management accounting / financial management (7 years allowed to complete)
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 1 year, 30 CPE credits per cycle. Renew by cpe.
30 CPE hours a year incl. 2 hours ethics; active IMA membership required
Recognition
Leading management-accounting credential in the US, Middle East and India