The Graduate Management Accountant (GMA) Conversion Program is open to any Graduate or Professional in any discipline to obtain the prerequisites to undertake the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Preparatory Program. Those having an Advanced Diploma in Accounting are also eligible to enter the GMA Conversion Program.
The program consists of 4 units (taught at the Honours/Masters level):
- Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Modelling
- Managerial Accounting
Entry requirements:
Students should have a degree or a professional qualification in any discipline; or an Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
On completion of the GMA Conversion Program, a student member can apply for Graduate Management Accountant (GMA) membership of ICMA without experience. Students require 3 years’ relevant work experience to obtain the Associate Management Accountant (AMA) membership of ICMA.
Alternatively, on completion of the GMA Conversion Program, a student member can directly enroll in the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preparatory program.
Recognised Prior Learning
Recognition will be given by ICMA for students who have successfully completed these subjects (or equivalent) at any recognised University or recognised professional accounting body such as CA, CIMA, ACCA and CPA.