Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

The CGMA® designation is the premier management accounting credential, and allows you to: - Become proficient in finance, operations, strategy and management - Fully understand how the differing parts of an organization come together - Demonstrate your ability to manage performance, offer critical thinking, provide objective views and look to the future - Join the ranks of over 230,000 like-minded individuals who either hold or are currently earning this renowned designation **Requirements:** - Become an AICPA member or maintain your existing AICPA membership in good standing - Have a minimum of 3 years of relevant, work-based, practical management accounting experience - Complete required CGMA program learning - Pass the CGMA strategic case study exam - Abide by the AICPA Bylaws and Code of Professional Conduct - After earning the CGMA designation, you are required to complete continuing professional development (CPD) to remain current with competencies - Signal your expertise to your employer and colleagues - Gain competence and confidence in your abilities - Make yourself stand out for project selection, promotions and new career opportunities CGMA Competency Framework The CGMA Competency Framework shows the range of technical, accounting and finance skills that management accountants need to do their jobs. However, finance professionals also need: - Business skills in order to understand and apply their technical skills in a business context - People skills to influence the decisions, actions and behaviors of the organization and business stakeholders through effective communication - Leadership skills at various levels to lead their peers and those whose work they oversee to deliver business objectives