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The CGMA designation is the new global designation for CPAs working in business and government. Powered by the resources and expertise of AICPA and CIMA, two of the world’s leading accounting organizations, the CGMA designation gives you research, tools and a global network.

AICPA Regular Members

Regular voting members of the AICPA who qualify can become a CGMA designation holder. Sign-in and get started at CGMA.org.

CPAs or Eligible for Licensure

If you are a CPA or eligible for CPA licensure, become a CGMA designation holder by joining the AICPA as a regular voting member and meeting the experience requirements.

CIMA Members and Others

Find out about CGMA benefits for CIMA members, or check your options if you not are sure where to join, at CGMA.org.

How to Become a CGMA®

The CGMA designation is a strategically vital complement to your CPA credential - enhancing and powering your experience and career path.

To qualify, just meet any one of the CGMA experience requirement options below. A minimum of:

Three years of financial (including internal audit) or management accounting experience in business, industry, or government, or
Two years of financial or management accounting experience plus one year in public accounting, or
Three years of financial/management accounting experience on a consulting basis, or
Three years in a management accounting role focused on the management and operation of an accounting firm.

Spotlight

CGMA Magazine
Delivers the depth and insight to stay ahead. It’s your online source for management accounting new, in-depth analysis of key business issues and best practices for management accountants.

CGMA.org
Stay connected to the pulse of the profession, become a knowledge leader and join the conversation. Get all your CGMA benefits through one site.

CGMA Global Network
Jump into a management accounting community built just for you. Connect to a global network of your peers, and access the best minds in management accounting via CGMA’s online community.

E-NewsLetter

The CGMA Newsletter. Update – Get informed with a quick-read weekly roundup of the most compelling news and articles from the magazine and website. It’s delivered to your inbox, so you have easy one-click access to the content you want to read.

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The Power of the CGMA Designation

Learn about the new CGMA designation and how it will transform the market.

Challenge Your Thinking

Tools and Resources - Drive best business practices with scenario-planning tools, checklists, decision trees, an ERM maturity assessment tool and real world case studies.

Reports - Discover leading edge research, tools and techniques, as well as strategic insights from award-winning experts on key issues facing businesses in the global economy.

Global Economic Surveys - Gain insight into the views of CGMA financial executives on their outlook for the economy, their individual organizations, growth and expansion expectations and current economic challenges.

Products - Grow with professional development products tailored to management accounting. Online courses, webinars, digital publications and conferences are available at special pricing for CGMA holders.

Upcoming Conferences

	AICPA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference Jun 20 – Jun 21 2013– Washington, DC - Considered THE annual conference for this sector, the 2013 AICPA Not-For-Profit Industry Conference brings together the industry’s top experts and thought leaders to offer their perspectives on the most crucial issues facing not-for-profits and those who serve them. The AICPA is proud to announce Anna Maria Chavez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA as the 2013 Conference Keynote.

	AICPA Financial Planning & Analysis Conference July 22 – 24, 2013, Las Vegas, NV – Creating Certainty for Leaders in an Uncertain World – the theme of this new conference geared to those involved with financial planning, strategy and analysis. Discover how to develop a strategy-based budget and rolling forecast, create key performance metrics, learn how to shift from a product-centric to customer-centric focus, and more.