APAA®Association of Professional
Accountants & Auditors
Financial and Managerial Accounting

Certified Management Accountant (CMA-UK)

Designed to equip professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in financial planning, control, strategic analysis, and performance management, making it one of the most prestigious professional certifications globally in the fields of accounting and financial management.

Modules8 Key takeaways6 Exam3 hours · 70% pass Awarded byAPAA · UK

CMA-UK® — “APAA CMA-UK” is a UK registered trade mark of the Association of Professional Accountants and Auditors, UK Trade Mark No. UK00004379478.

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Certificate overview

About this certificate

Designed to equip professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in financial planning, control, strategic analysis, and performance management, making it one of the most prestigious professional certifications globally in the fields of accounting and financial management.

The importance of this certification lies in its ability to prepare financial professionals to become strategic partners to senior management, enabling organizations to improve their financial efficiency, enhance the quality of decision-making, and strengthen competitiveness in a dynamic and complex business environment.

What you will learn

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports to support senior management.
  • Apply financial and managerial analysis tools to make strategic decisions.
  • Design and implement comprehensive budgets and financial plans.
  • Evaluate organizational performance using both financial and non-financial indicators.
  • Manage financial and operational risks through robust control systems.
  • Provide financial advisory services to management regarding financing, investment, and cost management.

Curriculum

  1. 01Advanced Financial Strategies in Management Accounting
  2. 02Strategic Financial Analysis and Decision-Making
  3. 03Advanced Budgeting and Dynamic Planning
  4. 04Advanced Performance Management and Measurement
  5. 05Strategic Cost Management
  6. 06Financial Risk Management and Corporate Governance
  7. 07Digital Innovation in Management Accounting
  8. 08Financial Leadership

Who it is for

  • Financial and management accountants
  • Financial managers and controllers
  • Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) professionals
  • Budget managers and internal control officers
  • Financial consultants

Examination & CPD

Exam duration3 hours
Passing score70%
Format100 MCQs + case-based questions
DeliveryOnline or in person
Annual CPD20–30 hours

All candidates must sign the APAA Code of Ethics prior to certification. See the full certification requirements.