Yes. There is significant overlap in subjects like Cost Management and Financial Planning. Many students at Siddhi Professional pursue both to gain local expertise and global reach.
Yes, At Siddhii Professionalss we generally recommend students of CMA Finals to pursue and give CMA US Exams as the syllabus aligns and students have to just understand the US IFRS, GAAPS and Accounting standards. This not only gives the student dual qualification but also opens their career opportunities in overall domains of Cost, Finance and Management accounting.

Yes, absolutely. CMA India is not just recognized in India—it is statutorily mandated by the Government of India.

The exam is divided into two parts:
Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics.
Part 2: Strategic Financial Management.
Each part has a 4-hour exam consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and 2 Case-Based Questions (CBQs) (effective 2026).

The CMA Foundation examination conducted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India consists of 4 papers and is completely MCQ-based (objective type).
Pattern

• Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper) Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only 1
• Number of Sessions: 2 sessions on the same day Duration: 2 hours per session MCQs per paper (100 questions per session) citeturn0search1
• Negative Marking: No negative marking 00 PM)**
• Paper 3: Business Mathematics & Statistics
• Paper 4: Business Economics & Management and
• Obtain 50% aggregate marks overall (200 out of 400)

The CMA Intermediate (India) examination conducted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India consists of 8 papers, divided into 2 groups under the Syllabus 2022.
Group-wise Subjects
Group I
1. Business Laws and Ethics
2. Financial Accounting
3. Direct and Indirect Taxation
4. Cost Accounting
Group II
5. Operations Management and Strategic Management
6. Corporate Accounting and Auditing
7. Financial Management and Business Data Analytics
8. Management Accounting
Passing Criteria
To pass each group, a student must:
• Score at least 40 marks (40%) in each paper, and
• Obtain an aggregate of 50% (200 out of 400 marks) in that group.

One can take the CMA USA exams during three testing windows each year. The exams are conducted by the Institute of Management Accountants at authorized Prometric test centers worldwide.
CMA USA Exam Windows
Exam Window Testing Period
Window 1 January – February
Window 2 May – June
Window 3 September – October
You can choose to take:
• Part 1 or Part 2 in any order.
• One part in one testing window and the other in a later window, or both parts in the same testing window if you’re well prepared.

One can take the CMA India examinations twice a year, as conducted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
CMA India Exams are held twice every year (June and December).
Foundation is conducted as a computer-based (MCQ) examination.
Intermediate and Final are offline (pen-and-paper) examinations.
Students can appear group-wise or for both groups together at the Intermediate and Final levels.

CMA USA Passing Criteria is
• You must score 360 out of 500 in Part 1 and Part 2 separately.
• The score is a scaled score, so it does not directly mean you need 72% raw marks.
• You must also answer enough multiple-choice questions correctly to have the case-based/constructed-response section evaluated

CMA India Passing Criteria is
Foundation
• Minimum 40 marks in each paper.
• 50% aggregate (200 out of 400).

Intermediate
• Minimum 40 marks in each paper.
• 50% aggregate in each group (200 out of 400).

Final
• Minimum 40 marks in each paper.
• 50% aggregate in each group (200 out of 400)

Students can start studying and even sit for exams after 12th grade. However, to receive the final certificate, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is mandatory along with 2 years of work Experience in Accounting or Finance domain.

Yes, a 12th-grade student can start CMA India. In fact, Class 12 (10+2) is the minimum educational qualification required to register for the CMA India Foundation course conducted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Many students register for CMA Foundation immediately after their 12th boards and clear it during their first year of college. Once you pass Foundation, you can pursue CMA Intermediate concurrently with your B.Com or BBA degree.

Yes, you can directly start with Intermediate level.

Yes, but you need a degree to get the certificate.

No, IMA does not offer exemptions based on other degrees.

No, there is no upper age limit for either course CMA India nor CMA USA

Fees for Working Professionals – 1685$
Fees for Students Category – 1088$
Above mentioned fees is of IMA Entrance Fees, Membership Fees and Both Parts Exams Fees. However, every individual is eligible for concession on IMA Fees once admitted with Siddhii Professionals.
Apart from the official IMA fees, students may also incur Coaching fees: Vary by institute and package.

a. CMA India: ₹10 LPA to ₹15 LPA (fresher).
b. CMA USA: ₹6 LPA to ₹8 LPA (fresher in MNCs).

Manufacturing, Banking & Financial Services (BFSI), IT/Consulting, and E-commerce giants (like Amazon and Apple).

Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, Internal Auditor, and climb the ladder to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

A CMA USA fresher in India typically earns around ₹5–8 LPA, and it can go up to ₹7–10 LPA in top companies / MNCs

The starting salary for CMA India is ₹10L to ₹15L per annum.

Top recruiters are – Deloitte, PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), EY (Ernst & Young), KPMG, Accenture, Tata Group, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), ITC Limited, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Palmolive, Vedanata, Trident Group, Asian Paints, GAIL India, ETC

Yes once you clear the Degree you can work abroad

• Foundation: 4 papers (Entry level).
• Intermediate: 8 papers (Divided into Group 1 and Group 2).
• Final: 8 papers (Divided into Group 3 and Group 4).

A student must undergo 15 months of practical training (Internship) before appearing for the Final Examination (partially) or before the results.

Graduates (except Fine Arts) or those who have cleared the Intermediate level of CA or CS can skip the Foundation level and enroll directly in the Intermediate level.

No, there is no upper age limit for either course CMA India nor CMA USA

No, there is currently no negative marking in ICMAI or IMA Exams

Yes, if you are a graduate or have cleared CA/CS Intermediate.

The institute currently conducts center-based offline exams

Yes, we offer live interactive classes and provide recorded backups for all sessions for flexible learning.

We provide end-to-end administrative support, including documentation for membership and exam slot booking.

Yes, we have a dedicated placement cell that helps students with resume building, mock interviews, and connections with top hiring firms.

Yes, CMA US we have both Weekday and Weekend Batches. As our coaching methodology is conceptual we usually take 6 months for CMA US 1 Part.

Yes, our recoded lectures on app are for Mobile Interface only

We usually have hand holding for 6 months to 1 year for students who have failed in a attempt. We do offer Revision or doubt solving sessions along with recorded lectures access to the mentioned period.

Our faculties are subject experts, they are professors, practicing their professional degrees, working in corporates. Qualified CA, CMA, CS or MBA

Using Sign in Option or you can get it done at our centres by dedicated team

ICMAI Registration for CMA Foundation, Intermediate and Finals is Valid for 7 Years each level.

Yes we provide customized notes, question banks, and access to official recorded calls to help students for revision

Both. We offer Offline/ Online live interactive sessions with access to same classroom recordings.

We offer Chapter wise, Module wise 8-10 Mock Papers for CMA India and US.

Yes, Student can share their Doubts while Self-study through our hot line no. or can ask to professors pre or post lectures.

Our overall classes pass rate is 92% for current year

Yes, we offer mock exam practice for both CMA India and CMA US.

Both Professional courses are recognised globally, though if you are looking for career specifically in US you can complete you CMA US Qualification.

Yes, you can do CMA USA and MBA Finance together, and it’s actually a smart combination for a strong finance career. Do MBA Finance + CMA USA simultaneously to save time and maximize career value.

CMA India has slightly more direct scope in government jobs because CMAs are specifically recognized for cost audit, pricing, and PSU roles (like Railways, PSUs, and government departments).
CA also has opportunities, but they are more general finance/account roles, whereas CMA fits costing and regulatory roles in govt. sectors more precisely

Yes, you can still sit for CMA USA Part 2 even if you fail Part 1. You must pass both Part 1 and Part 2 within 3 years to complete the CMA USA certification.