Globalization and standardization,

combined with more stringent nancial

reporting requirements, have resulted in
a continuum of change in the practice,
rules, regulations, ethics, and execution
of managerial accounting and nancial
strategy in all areas of an organization.
IMAs Certied Management Accountant
(CMA) Program addresses the needs of
managerial nance and accounting
professionals as they meet the challenges
of the new corporate accounting
environment. IMA has recently updated
the CMA Programs body of knowledge
to reect the variety of relevant business
skills and abilitiesincluding analyzing,
managing, and evaluating business
solutionsthat professionals must
possess to effectively contribute to the
strategic success of an organization today.
Boston Universitys Center for Professional
Education now offers IMAs Certied
Management Accountant (CMA) Exam
Preparation Program to assist you in
achieving the professional distinction of
CMA certication. As you develop
professionally through instructor-led
coursework, you will also prepare step-
by-step for each component of the
CMA Exam.
FOUR COURSES COVER THE FOUR CMA EXAM PARTS:
The CMA Learning System consists of four courses that cover the four CMA Exam sections.
Each of the four courses meets for several hours one night a week, and an occasional Saturday in
some cases. Immediately following the courses, students are strongly encouraged to sit for the
corresponding section of the CMA Exam.
CMA 101: Business Analysis
This course corresponds to the CMA Exam Part I, Business Analysis. Topics include business
economics, global business, internal controls, quantitative methods, and nancial statement
analysis. The course fee includes student manuals.
CMA 102: Management Accounting and Reporting
This course corresponds to the CMA Exam Part II, Management Accounting and Reporting.
Topics include budget preparation, cost management, performance measurement, and external
nancial reporting. The course fee includes student manuals.
CMA 103: Strategic Management
This course corresponds to the CMA Exam Part III, Strategic Management. Topics include
strategic planning and marketing, corporate nance, decision analysis, and investment decisions.
The course fee includes student manuals.
CMA 104: Business Applications
This course corresponds to the CMA Exam Part IV, Business Applications. Topics include
organization management and communication, behavioral issues, and ethical considerations.
The course fee includes student manuals.
For additional program information or for a complete schedule of courses, please visit
www.bu.edu/professional.
For further information regarding the CMA Exam, CMA certication, or the Institute of
Management Accountants (IMA), please visit www.imanet.org.
Certied Management Accountant
(CMA) Exam Preparation Program
for a complete schedule, please visit www.bu.edu/professional
THE CMA LEARNING SYSTEM
The CMA Exam Preparation Program at Boston University delivers IMAs new
CMA Learning System, a comprehensive, customized learning experience in
four convenient courses that mirror the four sections of the CMA Exam. This
instructor-led program allows students to develop professionally as well as to
prepare for the CMA Exam.
Each of the four courses of the CMA Learning System begins with a unique,
online self-assessment readiness tool and combines printed study materials
with online, interactive testing and classroom sessions to deliver a compre-
hensive and customized learning experience in management accounting.
A pre-test assesses your current level of knowledge so you can focus on
areas that require improvement.
Over 1,300 pages of printed material organized into four parts
represent the complete, newly revised body of knowledge encompassed in
the CMA Exam.
More than 1,200 questions and online application exercises
measure your comprehension of concepts and calculations.
Immediate feedback to online test questions, correct answer
rationale, and calculation hints work together to provide an interactive
learning experience.
A post-test gauges knowledge gained.
A glossary of terms provides maximum study exibility.
Easily accessed reporting tracks your progress and learning gains.
Qualied instructors reinforce key points and keep you on track
for success.
A peer network is developed while you learn in a group environment.
Students receive a certicate of course completion from the Boston
University Center for Professional Education.
CMA Learning System Benets
Convenient Hours Offered after work or on weekends, the courses are
an attractive option for busy professionals who would like a structured
classroom format.
Company/Employee Tuition Reimbursement Many organizations offer a
tuition reimbursement program for continuing education courses.
Networking Opportunities Learn from instructors and colleagues who
have a variety of industry experiences to share.
Real-World Application Opportunity to share real-world experiences
with peers and apply what you learn in the workplace.
Paced Courses Classroom expectations and assignments provide
a framework for learning the materials in a set time frame.
Clarication and Discussion Classroom setting provides a forum to
discuss difcult topics.
Certicate of Completion Provided by the Boston University Center for
Professional Education.
Who Can Benet from the CMA Learning System?
Candidates preparing for the CMA Exam.
Practitioners identifying, measuring, analyzing, and interpreting
nancial information.
Managerial nance and accounting professionals involved in
strategic, tactical, and operating decisions with their organizations
nancial management process.
Accounting staff members preparing nancial reports for shareholders,
creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities.
Accredited, licensed, or certied professionals seeking continuing
education credits.
CPAs interested in moving into an internal corporate accounting role.
Academics seeking course and reference materials.
Students interested in business analysis, management accounting and
reporting, strategic management, and business applications.
All those who wish to enhance their skill set and position
themselves for advancement in the elds of: accounting, nance,
or business management.
Center for Professional Education
Phone: 1-800-BU-TRAIN (288-7246) | Fax: 617-353-4494 | E-mail: cpe@bu.edu