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
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