What makes CMA a highly valued professional Certification in India


What makes CMA a highly valued professional Certification in India?


Did you know that between 2018 and 2019, the number of Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) grew by 89%? It is regarded that such a vast increase for CMA course in Kerala and across India comes from a growing demand for the value added by the Certified Management Accountants to organizations.


CMA course in Kerala, India and in 150+ other countries is a credential offered by The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). The course is aimed to produce individuals who would be able to meet the requirements of the job market. Employers today seek strategic leaders with good decision-making skills and expertise in Corporate Finance and Management.


The US CMA certification is regarded as a ‘gold-standard’ for professional certifications in management accounting, recognized across the globe, unlike certain professional qualifications that are licensed by geographic limitations. Hence, demand for CMA course in Kerala has rightly increased. 


CMAs are considered to be the driving force behind all economic activities of an organization. The benefits of pursuing CMA course in Kerala include better career prospects, greater job security, higher income and increased respect in the corporate world. 


Benefits of being a CMA in India:


Over the last few years, the importance of CMAs have been felt widely across organizations in Kerala and whole of India. With globalization and increased FDIs in India, the need to be staffed with people well equipped with financial management and accounting skills is on the rise. Therefore CMA course in Kerala is deemed to be one of the most demanded career certifications in India.


The IMA Global Salary Survey 2020 noted that CMAs in India earn more than their Non-CMA counterparts. This difference was a whopping 136% more in average in comparison to Non-CMAs. 


It was further noted by the same survey that approximately 46% of the IMA Members in Asia (more in China than India) are employed in the Middle Management and over 17% of members are in the senior management. 


Some of the major job roles offered to CMAs in India include, but are not limited to:


  • Cost Accountant
  • Finance Manager
  • Financial Controller
  • Relationship Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Chief Financial Officer 


The most common industries that employ CMAs in India include:


  • Manufacturing sector
  • Mining 
  • Healthcare
  • Investment Banking
  • Insurance Sector
  • IT
  • BPO
  • Telecommunications 

Fortune companies such as 3M, Bank of America, Verizon, Whirlpool, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Xerox, P&G etc provide a multitude of CMA jobs in Kerala and India.

Leading Global companies such as Amazon, Larsen, Accenture, HPE, Wipro etc have partnered with IMA to seek talented CMA holders in India for various openings.


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