CMA Foundational Studies
Program
(leading to the CMA CERTIFICATE OF FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES IN ACCOUNTING)
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The CMA Foundational Studies Program is a part-time,
pre-professional course (also known as the CMA Accelerated Program) designed for university graduates as a
precursor to the CMA Entrance Exam and as preparation for their CMA professional studies. |
The CMA Foundational Studies Program focuses on six intermediate and advanced topics in accounting. It also
provides an overview (or review) for six relevant management topics.
This is the usual first step for the majority of applicants on their path to becoming a CMA, particularly
those persons not specializing in accounting during their university studies.
The fast-paced, eight-month program is conveniently packaged to allow for total coverage of the foundational
requirements necessary for the remainder of the CMA path.
Intermediate and advanced topics:
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Select management topics:
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• Intermediate financial accounting
• Intermediate management accounting
• Advanced financial accounting
• Advanced management accounting
• Corporate finance
• Taxation |
• Internal control
• Strategic management
• Operations management
• Organizational behaviour
• Marketing
• Information technology |
Offered in Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, as well as via distance learning, all versions
culminate with the awarding of the CMA Certificate in Foundational Studies in Accounting.
In Trinidad, this program also leads to the awarding of a Diploma in Accounting from the University of the
West Indies.
Note that four introductory university topics are required prerequisites for entry into the program, as
follows:
Introductory prerequisites:
• Introductory financial accounting,
• Introductory management accounting,
• Statistics/quantitative methods,
• Economics
The CMA Foundational Studies Program is not required for graduates
of a university accounting program that have the full suite of CMA prerequisite topics.
To determine your eligibility, and receive a comprehensive path recommendation, please complete and submit
the CMA
Eligibility Review request form.
For local program details, scheduling and fees, please click
here to view our program brochure.
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