The CMA USA Certification consists of a single examination level split into two parts. Candidates may attempt any part in whatever order they want. Following is the syllabus for two exam parts of the CMA USA exam with the percentage weightage of each section:
| Part 1: Planning, Performance, and Analytics | Part 2. Strategic Financial Management |
| External Financial Reporting Decisions (15%) | Financial Statement Analysis (20%) |
| Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting (20%) | Corporate Finance (20%) |
| Performance Management (20%) | Decision Analysis (25%) |
| Cost Management (15%) | Risk Management (10%) |
| Internal Controls (15%) | Investment Decision (10%) |
| Technology and Analytics (15%) | Professional Ethics (15%) |
Exam Structure for CMA Course in Qatar
As discussed above, the CMA USA certification exam has two parts, which you can attempt on different days. Let us understand some essential points regarding this exam.
- Each part of the exam is four hours long.
- One hundred multiple-choice questions and two essay topics of 30-minutes.
- Both Exam sections have 500 points, and passing each requires 360 points.
- The MCQs part carries 375 points, and the Essay questions section carries 125 points.
- Candidates can advance to the essay part only after they have completed the MCQs section.
- Four hours are allotted in total for each exam part: 3 hours for MCQs and 1 hour for Essay questions.
- Exams are given at Prometric testing centers all throughout India.
- Every year, the testing window opens in January, May, and October. Candidates can reserve time slots and take the exam when it is convenient for them.
That's all for the CMA USA certification exam pattern. Now, let us discuss the duration and other aspects of the US CMA course in Qatar.
US CMA Course Duration in Qatar
The CMA USA course can be finished in 6-9 months. However, depending on the candidate's commitment and attention, it may take longer. To finish the CMA USA Course, IMA allows a maximum of 3 years from the date of enrolment.
Candidates may show up for the part 1 and part 2 examinations in-
- January/February
- May/June
- September/October
CMA USA Exam Centers in Qatar?
The good news is that the CMA exam is accessible internationally in several countries, states, and towns.
To check the exam center, candidates must go to the Prometric website's IMA page and follow the below steps:
- On the left side of the page, under "Actions," select "Locate."
- Choose the Institute of Certified Management Accountants as your exam sponsor.
- Choose "Institute of Certified Management Accountants" as your program.
- Select a test: Part 1 CMA Exam or Part 2 CMA Exam
- Enter your address and then click "Next.
It will provide you with a list of nearby testing centers. You can select yours from here.
If you live in Qatar, you may give the exams at the following centers-
- BIT Ahlia University, MANAMA, BAHRAIN, BIT Ahlia UNV
- Moon Beam Center, Al Mamoura Plaza, DOHA, QATAR