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FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate)

Open the door to your future

Gain the confidence to speak the global language of business and demonstrate your proficiency in the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting.

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Gain the confidence to speak the global language of business and demonstrate your proficiency in the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting.

Enroll Now

Benefits of earning the FMAA

Demonstrate Skillset

Demonstrate your skillset

Learn to apply financial and managerial accounting principles to real-world situations, enhancing your skills and value to your employer.


Advancing your career

Advance your career

Take the first step in your certification journey and start your career with impact.
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Stand out

Differentiate yourself as a certified professional and meet the global standard of financial and managerial accounting fundamentals.
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The FMAA: 1 exam covering 5 key competencies

The FMAA is a 2-hour computer based exam with 80 multiple choice questions.

An overview of competencies for the FMAA certification

Who can benefit from earning the FMAA?

A two-year student

Students from 2-year schools

Students from accounting and business majors, including vocational schools.
A four-year student

Students from 4-year schools

Give yourself an edge to start your career, then progress to a CMA when you are ready.
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Early business career professionals

Professionals with titles like Junior Accountant, Specialist, Analyst, and Manager.
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Business professionals

Professionals who want to understand the basics of financial and managerial accounting (Marketing, HR, Operations, Business Owners).

How to Earn the FMAA Certification

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Enroll

Sign up for the program and register for the exam*
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Prepare

We recommend 50 hours of study time to best prepare for the exam
Step 3

Pass

Successfully pass the two-hour exam comprised of 80 multiple choice questions

*You can take the exam at Prometric testing centers around the world. The FMAA is offered in English, Arabic, and Chinese.

Students from IMA-endorsed or IMA partner schools can also take the FMAA for free with the IMA Student Scholarship Program.

When can I take the FMAA exam?

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January 2025

English exam dates:
January 1 – 31, 2025

Arabic exam dates:
January 26 – February 3, 2025


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May 2025

English exam dates:
May 1 – 31, 2025

Arabic exam dates:
May 11 – 19, 2025


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September 2025

English exam dates:
September 1 – 30, 2025

Arabic exam dates:
September 14 – 22, 2025

How much is the FMAA?

Exam Price: $299

Certified FMAAs will need to pay a $49 annual renewal fee and earn 15 CPE credits per year.

*FMAAs who are active members will not need to pay the $49 in addition to their annual membership fee.

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Preparing for the FMAA Certification

IMA has partnered with authorized course providers.

Gleim Exam Prep

HOCK International

PRC

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FMAA Resources

Consider these resources everything you need to know about the FMAA exam.

FMAA Handbook

Learning Outcome Statements

Content Specification Outline

FMAA Exam Simulation


You passed! What's next?

A certificate

Share your achievement

Celebrate your accomplishment by adding your digital badge to your LinkedIn page and sharing on your social channels.
Continue Learning

Continue learning

Earn 15 credits of CPE per year (including 1 ethics credit). CPE credits can be earned at a discounted rate through IMA or through other organizations. 
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Maintain your certification

Pay your annual renewal fee of $49 and fulfill your annual CPE requirement.

Count on IMA to help you succeed


The FMAA is offered by IMA, a trusted global association for financial and managerial accounting professionals.

Become part of a network of about 140,000 global professionals.


Be certified by a globally recognized organization that is one of the largest and most respected associations in accounting and finance.

Pursue a cost effective and manageable certification to help you get a head start in your career.

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“The preparation and study involved in passing the FMAA will solidify foundational concepts and help individuals demonstrate knowledge and skill on the job more quickly.”
Kari Joseph Olsen, Ph.D., CMA, CPA
Associate Professor of Accounting, Utah Valley University
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"The FMAA serves as a significant stepping stone towards career advancement, as it unlocks numerous opportunities for growth and positions individuals as competent financial experts in the corporate world."
Alma Karshalova, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) Business School, Almaty
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"The FMAA's five content domains are intimately connected and well aligned, providing a foundation for professionals to acquire advanced knowledge and competencies in accounting and finance."
Bai Mo, ACCA
Professor and Vice Dean of the School of Accountancy, Tianjin University of Commerce

FMAA FAQs


  • Pass the FMAA exam.
  • There are no membership or education requirements for FMAA certification.

For further details, please refer to the FMAA Handbook.


There are a variety of resources to help candidates prepare for the exam. In addition to the Content Specification Outlines (CSO) and detailed Learning Outcome Statements (LOS), there is a reading list that directs candidates to publications containing in-depth information on specific content areas. Also, upon entry into the FMAA program, candidates have access to the exam support package. Preparation plans should be individualized based on the candidate’s education, experience, and preferred learning style. Candidates should determine the appropriate mix of available resources that will best help them master the body of knowledge described in the CSO and LOS.

Exams are administered through the worldwide network of Prometric Testing Centers and are available in accordance with local customs. There are many locations throughout the U.S. and internationally. To locate a test center, please visit www.prometric.com/ICMA.

Students from IMA-endorsed or IMA partner schools are nominated by faculty to receive this scholarship, which allows the student to prepare for and take the FMAA (or CMA) exam at no cost to them.

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IMA Customer Service – Phone: 800-638-4427 or 201-573-9000; or email: ima@imanet.org
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