Launch a global finance career — before you even graduate.
The CMA (US) gives students a head start most professionals wait years for. Two exams, one globally-recognised credential, and the strategic finance skillset that Big 4 firms, MNCs and Fortune 500 companies hire for — earned in as little as 12 months.
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A credential built for finance professionals who want to lead.
The CMA is awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA — one of the most respected finance & accounting certifications in the world, built for management accounting, financial planning, corporate finance and strategic decision-making.
Global Recognition
Accepted by MNCs, Big 4 and Fortune 500 companies across 100+ countries.
High Earning Potential
CMAs earn 30–40% more than non-certified peers in equivalent roles.
Strategic Skillset
Covers financial planning, analysis, budgeting and decision support — skills in demand now.
Accessible Entry
Open to graduates and working professionals — no prior accounting degree required.
Faster than CA/MBA
Complete in 12–18 months alongside your job or studies.
IMA Membership
Access to a global network of 140,000+ management accounting professionals.
Two parts. Six content areas each.
Every CMA (US) part is a 4-hour computer-based exam — 100 multiple-choice questions plus 2 case studies.
Financial Planning, Performance & Analytics
Part 1 trains you to plan, budget, measure performance and harness data — the everyday toolkit of a modern finance professional.
Strategic Financial Management
Part 2 builds the judgment to value, invest, manage risk and guide decisions ethically — the skills that lead to leadership roles.
A realistic, achievable exam — not a lottery.
The CMA (US) is designed to be cleared with focused preparation. Here's exactly how it works.
Three testing windows every year
- Computer-based, held at Prometric Test Centres across India.
- Appear for Part 1 or Part 2 independently, in whichever window suits you.
Two-section exam structure
- 100 questions, no negative marking — minimum 50% required.
- 3 hours.
- 2 essay-type questions, mandatory to attempt.
- 1 hour.
Made for students who want a head start.
The CMA (US) is the fastest way for students and recent graduates to stand out in finance — a global credential you can earn while you study, long before your peers catch up.
Graduate Students
- B.Com / BBA / MBA Finance students & graduates
- CA / ACCA / CFA aspirants looking for a global edge
- Students seeking finance roles in MNCs
- Anyone wanting global career options early on
Early-Career Professionals
- Finance executives in FP&A, MIS, budgeting roles
- Fresh hires seeking global credibility early
- CA / MBA holders adding an international credential
- Anyone targeting global or MNC finance roles
Where CMA (US) takes your career.
A credential built for roles where financial planning meets business strategy.
The companies hiring CMA talent.
Our students and alumni build careers at leading investment banks, asset managers, Big 4 firms and financial research houses — in India and worldwide.
Everything you need to clear the CMA — and land the job.
Expert Faculty
Industry veterans with CMA, CA & CFA credentials — practitioners, not just teachers.
Structured Curriculum
ICMA-aligned study material, updated for the latest syllabus, with mock exams.
Live + Recorded Classes
Attend live online sessions and rewatch recordings anytime, anywhere.
Offline Centres
Dedicated centres in Mumbai, Ahmedabad & Bengaluru for in-person learning.
Counsellor Guidance
Dedicated counsellors to guide you from enrolment to certification.
We build complete finance professionals.
Clearing the CMA is just the beginning. Every student gets our Finance Skills Accelerator — a curated upskilling track designed to make you not just certified, but hireable, promotable and future-proof.
AI in Finance
Use AI tools the way top finance professionals already do.
- ChatGPT & Copilot for financial analysis and reporting
- AI-powered forecasting and scenario modelling
- Automating repetitive finance tasks
- Prompt engineering for finance use cases
Excel for Finance
Most people use 10% of Excel. We teach the 90% that matters.
- INDEX MATCH, XLOOKUP & array formulas
- Financial modelling — P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
- Scenario analysis and what-if modelling
- Dashboards, pivot tables and macros
Power BI for Finance
A non-negotiable skill in FP&A, MIS and business finance roles.
- Connecting and transforming data with Power Query
- Live, interactive finance dashboards
- KPI tracking and variance analysis
- DAX formulas for finance calculations
SQL for Finance
Finance professionals who can query databases are in a different league.
- Writing SELECT queries to extract financial data
- Filtering, grouping and aggregating for reporting
- Joining tables — sales, cost, budget, actuals
- Real use cases: MIS reports, cost & revenue analysis
Transparent, one-time pricing.
Two separate payments: the IMA's exam & membership fees (paid directly to the IMA), and LeapUp's coaching fee below.
| CMA (US) | Retail Fee | Discounted Fee | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership Fee | $147.00 | — | 3 years validity (GST 18% applicable: $26.46) |
| Entrance Fee | $225.00 | — | 3 years validity |
| Initial Payment | $372.00 | $204.60 | 45% discount |
| Exam Part 1 | $407.00 | $264.55 | One-time exam booking (35% discount) |
| Exam Part 2 | $407.00 | $264.55 | One-time exam booking (35% discount) |
| Total (Before GST) | $1,182.00 | $733.70 | — |
*This is the IMA's exam & membership fee, payable directly to the IMA — it is not LeapUp's course fee. GST applies as indicated above.
- Live + recorded classes for Part 1 & Part 2
- ICMA-aligned study material & mock exams
- Dedicated counsellor support
- Everything in the coaching plan
- Finance Skills Accelerator — AI, Excel, Power BI, SQL
- Full placement assistance & alumni network
LeapUp coaching packages are separate from the IMA exam & membership fees shown above.
What it takes to get started.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline (final-year students may apply).
Work Experience
2 years in management accounting / financial management (can be completed after the exam).
IMA Membership
Required — Student/Professional membership, payable to the IMA separately.
Exam Mode
Computer-based at Prometric test centres across India.
Exam Windows
Jan–Feb, May–Jun, Sep–Oct — 3 windows per year.
Programme Duration
12–18 months, self-paced — faster with full-time study.
Medium of Instruction
English.
Learn from practitioners, not just teachers.
Industry veterans who've done the work — and know how to make it click for students.
Harshit Shah
CA, LLB, B.ComCo-Founder of LeapUp Edutech with 8+ years of teaching experience at institutions like NM College, UPG and NMIMS. Focused on simplifying concepts and building practical financial understanding.
Sheetal Nagdev
CMA (US)Professional experience at BDO RISE, having guided 1200+ students and professionals. Known for easy learning tips and personalized mentoring that help students achieve clarity and success.
Hitiksha Palan
CFA L1 Cleared, CSFinance Educator and ex-employee at Neo Wealth and Asset Management. Her teaching through customised, real-world examples helps students understand the material far better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to help you get started.
You need a bachelor's degree in any discipline — final-year students can apply too. No prior accounting background is required. Two years of work experience in management accounting or financial management is also required, but this can be completed even after you clear the exam.
Yes, IMA (Student/Professional) membership is required to sit for the exams. It's payable directly to the IMA, separate from the LeapUp course fee.
Both parts are computer-based exams held at Prometric test centres across India, offered in three windows each year: Jan–Feb, May–Jun and Sep–Oct.
Most candidates complete both parts in 12–18 months. It's self-paced, so it can be faster with full-time study or spread out alongside a job.
The $733.70 total is the IMA's discounted exam & membership fee, paid directly to the IMA — it does not include LeapUp's coaching. LeapUp's coaching fee starts at ₹70,800 (Inc. GST) and covers live classes, structured curriculum and counsellor support for both parts.
Yes — the programme is built for students and early-career professionals. Live sessions are recorded, so you can fit study around classes or work, and offline centres in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru are available for in-person learners.
Visit us, or learn from anywhere.
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