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Cost and Management Accountant
The Big Picture!

Since 1944

CMA course regulated by

ICMAI

Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

Set up by an Act of Parliament. Functions under
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt of India

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3.5 years

  • Duration

CAT

Intermediate

Articleship

Final

3 months

10 months

15 months

10 months

  • Exam Windows

CAT - 4 Papers

June, Dec

Intermediate - 8 Papers

June, Dec

Final - 8 Papers

June, Dec

  • The Potential Salary is Limitless
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High Initial
Average Salary

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Career Opportunities

Practice

Guard Public Finances

  • Cost Audit
  • Internal Audit
  • Tax Consultancy
  • Registered Valuer

Jobs

Work in Corporate

  • Director Finance
  • Cost Advisor & Controller
  • Finance Manager
  • Chief Finance Officer

Consultancy

Advise Businesses

  • Cost Consultant
  • Financial Consultant
  • Funds Management
  • Business Reorganisations
  • Global Career Hotspots

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General Skillset to become a CMA IND

Interest in both Theory & Problem papers

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Interpretation skill

Spelling, Capitalisation, Punctuation and Sentence structure

Application skill

Ability to use knowledge and tools to complete tasks, solve problems.

Writing skill

Spelling, Capitalisation, Punctuation and Sentence structure

Calculation skill

Accurately perform math operations to solve problems, analyze data, & make decisions.

Core
Skillset
required

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  • Funds Management
  • Business Reorganisations

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  • Cost Audit
  • Internal Audit
  • Tax Consultancy
  • Registered Valuer
  • Workspaces

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The CMA IND course, your first step to becoming
a Cost and Management Accountant

Plus Two
Degree

3.5 years

3 years

CAT
Intermediate
Final
Grouping

CAT Exam Syllabus

Paper Paper Name Pass Mark Exam Pattern Weightage
1 A. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting. 40/100 Objective 60% View Study Notes
B. Applied Business and Industrial Laws 40% View Study Notes
2 A. Financial Accounting-2 40/100 Objective 50% View Study Notes
B. Statutory Compliance 50% View Study Notes
* Minimum Mark to Pass 100 / 200

A. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting.

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SL No. Study Note
1 Process accounting
2 Reconciliation statements
3 Accounting for Depreciation
4 Preparation of Final Accounts
5 Cash & Fund Flow Statements
6 Ratio Analysis

B. Applied Business and Industrial Laws

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SL No. Study Note Mark Distribution
Section -A : Fundamentals Of Applied Commercial Laws 70%
1 The Indian Contract Act,1872-concept And Definitions
2 Laws Relating To Sale Of Goods
3 Banking And Insurance Laws And Operations
4 Partnership Act, 1932 And Limited Liability Partnershipact, 2008

(1) Indian Partnership Act, 1932

(2) Limited Liability Partnership
Section-B Fundamentals Of Industrial Laws 30%
5 Factories Act, 1948
6 Payment Of Wages Act, 1936 And Minimum Wages Act, 1948
7 The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
8 The Employees' Provident Fund And Miscellaneous Provisions Act,
9 The Payment Of Bonus Act 1965
10 Payment Of Gratuity Act, 1972
Section C:fundamentals Of Companies Act, 2013
11 Companies Act, 2013
12 Ethics

A. Financial Accounting-2

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SL No. Study Note Mark Distribution
1 Payroll Accounting 20%
2 Store Accounting 20%
3 Sales Accounting 20%
4 Asset Accounting 20%
5 Special Transaction 20%

B. Statutory Compliance

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SL No. Study Note
1 Concept Of Taxation
2 Goods And Service Tax
3 Customs
4 Income Tax
5 Tax Invoice, Credit And Debit Notes

Exam windows with Expected result dates

Exams usually starts from the First or Second week

Exam name

CAT

Exam month

June, Dec

Expected result month

Within one month
of the exam

Intermediate Exam Syllabus

Group Paper Paper Name Pass Mark Exam Pattern
1 5 Business laws and Ethics 40/100 Descriptive View Modules
6 Financial Accouting 40/100 Descriptive View Modules
7 Direct taxation(section A) 40/100 Descriptive View Modules

Indirect taxation (section- B)
8 Cost Accounting 40/100 Descriptive View Modules
Minimum Marks to Pass 200/400
2 9 Operations Management and Strategic Management 40/100 Descriptive View Modules
10 Corporate Accounting and Auditing 40/100 Descriptive View Modules
11 Financial Management and Business Data Analytics 40/100 Descriptive View Modules
12 Management Accounting 40/100 Descriptive View Modules
Minimum Marks to Pass 200/400

Business laws and Ethics

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Commercial Laws (30%)
1 Introduction to Law and Legal System in India 5%
2 Indian Contracts Act, 1872 10%
3 Sale of Goods Act, 1930 5%
4 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 5%
5 Indian Partnership Act, 1932 5%
6 Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Section B: Industrial Laws (15%)
7 Factories Act, 1948 10%
8 Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
9 Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
10 Employees State Insurance Act, 1948
11 The Code on Wages, 2019 5%
Section C: Corporate Laws (40%)
12 Companies Act, 2013 40%
Section D: Business Ethics (15%)
13 Business Ethics and Emotional Intelligence 15%

Financial Accouting

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Accounting Fundamentals (15%)
1 Accounting Fundamentals 15%
Section B: Accounting for Special Transactions (10%)
2 Bills of Exchange, Consignment, Joint Venture 10%
Section C: Preparation of Financial Statements (20%)
3 Preparation of Final Accounts of Commercial Organisations, Not-for-Profit 20%

Organisations and from Incomplete Records
Section D: Partnership Accounting (20%)
4 Partnership Accounting 20%
Section E: Lease, Branch and Departmental Accounts etc. (15%)
5 Lease Accounting 15%
6 Branch (including Foreign Branch) and Departmental Accounts
7 Insurance Claim for Loss of Stock and Loss of Profit
8 Hire Purchase and Installment Sale Transactions
Section F: Accounting Standards (20%)
9 Accounting Standards 20%

Direct taxation(section A) & Indirect taxation (section- B)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Direct Taxation (50%)
1 Basics of Income Tax Act 10%
2 Heads of Income 25%
3 Total Income and Tax Liability of Individuals & HUF 15%
Section B :Indirect Taxation (50%)
4 Concept of Indirect Taxes 5%
5 Goods and Services Tax (GST) Laws 35%
6 Customs Act & Rules 10%

Cost Accounting

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Introduction to Cost Accounting (40%)
1 Introduction to Cost Accounting 5%
2 Cost Ascertainment – Elements of Cost 15%
3 Cost Accounting Standards (CAS 1 to CAS 24) 10%
4 Cost Book Keeping 10%
Section B: Methods of Costing (30%)
5 Methods of Costing 30%
Section C: Cost Accounting Techniques (30%)
6 Cost Accounting Techniques 30%

Operations Management and Strategic Management

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Operations Management (60%)
1 Introduction 5%
2 Operations Planning 5%
3 Designing of Operational Systems and Control 5%
4 Production Planning and Control 20%
5 Productivity Management and Quality Management 5%
6 Project Management, Monitoring and Control 15%
7 Economics of Maintenance and Spares Management 5%
Section B: Strategic Management (40%)
8 Introduction 10%
9 Strategic Analysis and Strategic Planning 10%
10 Formulation and Implementation of Strategy 10%
11 Digital Strategy 10%

Corporate Accounting and Auditing

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Corporate Accounting (50%)
1 Accounting for Shares and Debentures 10%
2 Preparation of the Statement of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet (As Per Schedule 10%

III of Companies Act, 2013)
3 Cash Flow Statement 10%
4 Accounts of Banking, Electricity and Insurance Companies 10%
5 Accounting Standards 10%
Section B: Auditing (50%)
6 Basic Concepts of Auditing 10%
7 Provisions Relating to Audit under Companies Act, 2013 30%
8 Auditing of Different Types of Undertakings 10%

Financial Management and Business Data Analytics

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Financial Management (80%)
1 Fundamentals of Financial Management 5%
2 Institutions and Instruments in Financial Markets 10%
3 Tools for Financial Analyses 15%
4 Sources of Finance and Cost of Capital 10%
5 Capital Budgeting 15%
6 Working Capital Management 15%
7 Financing Decisions of a Firm 10%
Section B: Business Data Analytics (20%)
8 Introduction to Data Science for Business Decision-making 5%
9 Data Processing, Organisation, Cleaning and Validation 5%
10 Data Presentation: Visualisation and Graphical Presentation 5%
11 Data Analysis and Modelling 5%

Management Accounting

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Introduction to Management Accounting (5%)
1 Introduction to Management Accounting 5%
Section B: Activity Based Costing (10%)
2 Activity Based Costing 10%
Section C: Decision Making Tools (30%)
3 Marginal Costing 30%
4 Applications of Marginal Costing in Short Term Decision Making
5 Transfer Pricing
Section D: Standard Costing and Variance Analysis (15%)
6 Standard Costing and Variance Analysis 15%
Section E: Forecasting, Budgeting and Budgetary Control (15%)
7 Forecasting, Budgeting and Budgetary Control 15%
Section F: Divisional Performance Measurement(10%)
8 Divisional Performance Measurement 10%
Section G: Responsibility Accounting (5%)
9 Responsibility Accounting 5%
Section H: Decision Theory (10%)
10 Decision Theory 10%

Exam windows with Expected result dates

Exams usually starts from the First or Second week

Exam name

CMA IND Intermediate

Exam month

June, Dec

Expected result month

After Two and half
months of the exam day

Final Exam Syllabus

Group Paper Paper Name Pass Mark Exam Pattern
3 13 Corporate And Economic Laws (CEL) 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
14 Strategic Financial Management (SFM) 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
15 Direct Tax Laws And International Taxation 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
16 Strategic Cost Management (SCM) 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
Minimum Marks To Pass 200/400
4 17 Cost And Management Audit (CMAD) 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
18 Corporate Finanacial Reporting (CFR) 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
19 Indirect Tax Laws And Practice (ITLP) 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
Elective Papers
20A Strategic Performance Management And Business Valuation (SPMBV) 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
20B Risk Management In Banking And Insurance (RMBI) 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
20C Entrepreneurship And Startup (ENTS) 40/60 Descriptive View Modules
Minimum Marks To Pass 200/400

Corporate And Economic Laws (CEL)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Corporate Laws (60%)
1 The Companies Act, 2013 40%
2 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 10%
3 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility and Sustainability 10%
Section B: Economic Laws and Regulations (40%)
4 SEBI Regulations 10%
5 The Competition Act, 2002 5%
6 Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 5%
7 Laws and Regulations related to Banking Sector 5%
8 Laws and Regulations related to Insurance Sector
9 Specific Legal Provisions related to MSME Sector 5%
10 Laws and Regulations related to Cyber Security and Data Privacy 5%
11 Laws and Regulations related to Anti-Money Laundering 5%

Strategic Financial Management (SFM)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Investment Decisions (25%)
1 Investment Decisions, Project Planning and Control 10%
2 Evaluation of Risky Proposal for Investment Decisions 10%
3 Leasing Decisions 5%
4 Securitization
Section B: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (35%)
5 Introduction 5%
6 Equity and Bond Valuation and Evaluation of Performance 15%
7 Mutual Funds
8 Portfolio Theory and Practice 15%
9 Asset Pricing Theories
10 Portfolio Performance Evaluation and Portfolio Revision
11 Efficient Market Hypothesis
Section C: Financial Risk Management (20%)
12 Risks in Financial Market 20%
13 Financial Derivatives - Instruments for Risk Management
Section D: International Financial Management (15%)
14 The International Financial Environment 5%
15 Foreign Exchange Market 10%
16 Foreign Exchange Risk Management
Section E: Digital Finance (5%)
17 Digital Finance 5%

Direct Tax Laws And International Taxation

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Direct Tax Laws (60%)
1 Assessment of Income and Computation of Tax Liability of Various Entities 60%
2 Tax Management, Return and Assessment Procedure
3 Grievance Redressal
4 Penalties and Prosecutions
5 Business Restructuring
6 Different Aspects of Tax Planning
7 CBDT and Other Authorities
8 E-commerce Transaction and Liability in Special Cases
9 Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS)
10 Black Money Act, 2015
11 Case Study
Section B: International Taxation (40%)
12 Double Taxation and Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) [Sec.90. 90A and 91] 40%
13 Transfer Pricing
14 GAAR

Strategic Cost Management (SCM)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Strategic Cost Management for Decision Making (60%)
1 Introduction to Strategic Cost Management 5%
2 Quality Cost Management 5%
3 Decision Making Techniques 25%
4 Activity Based Management and Just in Time (JIT) 10%
5 Evaluating Performance 15%
Section B: Quantitative Techniques in Decision Making (40%)
6 Linear Programming 15%
7 Transportation
8 Assignment
9 Game Theory 15%
10 Simulation
11 Network analysis – PERT, CPM
12 Learning Curve
13 Business Application of Maxima and Minima 10%
14 Business Forecasting Models – Time Series and Regression Analysis
15 Introduction to Tools for Data Analytics

Cost And Management Audit (CMAD)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Cost Audit V
1 Basics of Cost Audit 5%
2 Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 (as amended) 10%
3 Cost Auditor 10%
4 Overview of Cost Accounting Standards and GACAP 10%
5 Cost Auditing and Assurance Standards
6 Cost Audit Programme 5%
7 Cost Audit Documentation, Audit Process and Execution 5%
8 Preparation and Filing of Cost Audit Report 5%
Section B: Management Audit (25%)
9 Basics of Management Audit 5%
10 Management Reporting Issues and Analysis 5%
11 Management Audit in Different Functions 5%
12 Evaluation of Corporate Image 5%
13 Information Systems Security Audit 5%
Section C: Internal Control, Internal Audit, Operational Audit and Other Related Issues (15%)
14 Internal Control and Internal Audit 5%
15 Operational Audit and Internal Audit under Companies Act, 2013 5%
16 Audit of Different Service Organisations 5%
Section D: Forensic Audit and Anti-Money Laundering (10%)
17 Forensic Audit 5%
18 Anti-Money Laundering 5%

Corporate Finanacial Reporting (CFR)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Indian Accounting Standards (25%)
1 Specific Accounting Standards 25%
Section B: Valuation of Shares, Accounting and Reporting of Financial Instruments and NBFCs (15%)
2
 Valuation of Shares (Including Determination of Goodwill, Post-Valuation of Tangible and Intangible Assets) 15%
3 Accounting of Financial Instruments
4 NBFCs – Provisioning Norms, Accounting and Reporting
Section C: Accounting for Business Combination and Restructuring (in Compliance with Ind ASs) (20%)
5 Accounting for Business Combinations and Restructuring 20%
Section D: Consolidated Financial Statements and Separate Financial Statements (in Compliance with Ind ASs) (20)
6 Consolidated Financial Statements and Separate Financial Statements 20%
Section E: Recent Developments in Financial Reporting (10%)
7 Recent Developments in Financial Reporting 10%
Section F: Government Accounting in India (10%)
8 Government Accounting in India 10%

Indirect Tax Laws And Practice (ITLP)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Goods and Services Tax Act & Rules (70%)
1 Supply under GST - A Refresh 70%
2 Time of Supply (Advanced)
3 Place of Supply
4 Valuation (Advanced)
5 Input Tax Credit (Advanced)
6 Zero Rated Supplies and Deemed Exports
7 TDS & TCS under GST
8 E-way Bill
9 GST Refunds- Inverted Duty Structure and Zero-rated Supplies
10 GST Returns
11 Accounts and Records
12 GST Annual Return and GST Audit Return
13 Transition to GST (Transitional Provisions)
14 Dispute Resolution Mechanism under GST
15 Inspection, Search, Seizure, Arrest and Prosecution
16 Anti-profiteering
17 Walkthrough of GSTN Portal
Section B: Customs Act and Rules (30%)
18 Valuation and Related Party Transactions 30%
19 Customs Procedures - Baggage & Courier / Post
20 Manufacture in Bond
21 Duty Drawback
22 Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017
23 Remission of Duties
24 Refund
25 Trade Facilitation Measures
26 Export Promotion Schemes under Foreign Trade Policy
27 Special Economic Zone Scheme (With Amended SEZ Rules)

Strategic Performance Management And Business Valuation (SPMBV)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Strategic Performance Management (50%)
1 Introduction to Performance Management 10%
2 Performance Measurement, Evaluation and Improvement Tools 15%
3 Economic Efficiency of the Firm – Performance Analysis 10%
4 Enterprise Risk Management 15%
Section B: Business Valuation (50%)
5 Fundamentals of Business Valuation 5%
6 Laws and Compliance in Business Valuation 5%
7 Business Valuation Methods and Approaches 10%
8 Valuation of Assets and Liabilities 15%
9 Valuation in Mergers and Acquisitions 15%

Risk Management In Banking And Insurance (RMBI)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Risk Management in Banking (60%)
1 Introduction to Risk Management 5%
2 Interest Rate Risk and Market Risk 15%
3 Credit Risk and Liquidity Risk 15%
4 Sovereign Risk and Insolvency Risk 10%
5 Operational Risk and Off-Balance Sheet Risk 15%
Section B: Risk Management in Insurance (40%)
6 Introduction to Insurance Business 10%
7 Insurance Intermediaries, General Insurance, Health Insurance and Life Insurance 15%
8 Managing Risk in Insurance Business 15%

Entrepreneurship And Startup (ENTS)

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Module No. Module Description Mark Distribution
Section A: Entrepreneurial Skill Sets (15%)
1 Entrepreneurial Skill Sets 15%
Section B: The Entrepreneurial Eco-system (15%)
2 The Entrepreneurial Eco-system 15%
Section C: Idea to Action (15%)
3 Idea to Action 15%
Section D: Value Addition (15%)
4 Value Addition 15%
Section E: Scale up (10%)
5 Scalability, Scaling up and Stabilisation of Sustainable Business 10%
Section F: Risk Management Strategies (10%)
6 Risk Management Strategies 10%
Section G: Leadership (10%)
7 Leadership 10%
Section H: Types of New Age Business (10%)
8 Types of New Age Business 10%

Exam windows with Expected result dates

Exams usually starts from the First or Second week

Exam name

CMA IND Final

Exam month

June, Dec

Expected result month

After Two and half
months of the exam day

Sl. no. Group Name Levels Papers
1 Financial Accounting CAT P1A: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
CAT P2A: Financial Accounting-2
Intermediate P6: Financial Accounting
Intermediate P10(Sec-A):Corporate Accounting
Final P18:Corporate Financial Reporting
2 Law CAT P1B: Applied Business and Industrial Laws
Intermediate P5: Business Laws and Ethics
Final P13: Corporate & Economic Laws
3 Taxation CAT P2B: Statutory Compliance
Intermediate P7: Direct Taxation & Indirect Taxation
Final P15: Direct Tax Laws & Intermediateational Taxation
Final P19: Indirect Tax Laws & Practice
4 Cost Accounting Intermediate P8: Cost Accounting
Intermediate P12: Management Accounting
Final P16: Strategic Cost Management
5 Auditing Intermediate P10(Sec-B):: Auditing
Final P17: Cost and Management Audit
6 Financial Management Intermediate P11(Sec-A):: Financial Management
Final P14: Strategic Financial Management
7 Operations Management Intermediate P9(Sec-A):: Operations Management
8 Strategic Management Intermediate P9(Sec-B): Strategic Management
9 Business Data Analytics Intermediate P11(Sec-B):Business Data Analytics
10 Strategic Performance Management & Business Valuation Final P20A: Strategic Performance Management & Business Valuation
11 Risk Management in Banking & Insurance Final P20B: Risk Management in Banking & Insurance
12 Entrepreneurship & Start up Final P20C: Entrepreneurship & Start up
CAT
Intermediate
Final

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1. Eligibility

Minimum qualification : 12th pass

2. Documents Needed for Registration

A Valid Email address

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A Valid Mobile number

+91 99999 99999

SSLC Certificate

Plus Two Certificate

(Not mandatory for registration)

Any ID Proof

Passport Size Photo

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Signature Copy

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3. Amount to be Paid

Twelve Thousand Six Sixty

INR 12,660

4. Steps for Registration

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Finish Online Payment

Verify the Application status

Let’s get started with the
CMA IND CAT Registration!

1. Eligibility

Minimum qualification : 12th pass

2. Documents Needed for Registration

A Valid Email address

[email protected]

A Valid Mobile number

+91 99999 99999

SSLC Certificate

Plus Two Certificate

(Not mandatory for registration)

Any ID Proof

Passport Size Photo

Under 50 KB in “Jpeg” format only

Signature Copy

Under 50 KB, “Jpeg” format only

3. Amount to be Paid

Twelve Thousand Six Sixty

INR 12,660

4. Steps for Registration

Click here to Start the registration

https://eicmai.in/cators/

Click “Apply Online” under Links tab

Fill & Upload required Documents

Finish Online Payment

Verify the Application status

Let’s get started with the
CMA IND Registration!

1. Eligibility

CMA Foundation/ CMA CAT/ Any Degree

2. Documents Needed for Registration

A Valid Email address

[email protected]

A Valid Mobile number

+91 99999 99999

SSLC Certificate

Plus Two Certificate

(Not mandatory for registration)

Any one of these certificates CMA Foundation, CMA CAT, Any Degree

Any ID Proof

Passport Size Photo

Under 50 KB in “Jpeg” format only

Signature Copy

Under 50 KB, “Jpeg” format only

3. Amount to be Paid

Twenty Three Thousand One Hundred Rupees Only

INR 23,100

4. Steps for Registration

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Intermediate Registration Link

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Create New Account

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mail id and password

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Finish Online Payment

Verify the Application status

Let’s get started with the
CMA IND Intermediate Registration!

1. Eligibility

CMA Foundation/ CMA CAT/ Any Degree

2. Documents Needed for Registration

A Valid Email address

[email protected]

A Valid Mobile number

+91 99999 99999

SSLC Certificate

Plus Two Certificate

(Not mandatory for registration)

Any one of these certificates CMA Foundation, CMA CAT, Any Degree

Any ID Proof

Passport Size Photo

Under 50 KB in “Jpeg” format only

Signature Copy

Under 50 KB, “Jpeg” format only

3. Amount to be Paid

Twenty Three Thousand One Hundred Rupees Only

INR 23,100

4. Steps for Registration

Click here to Start the registration

Intermediate Registration Link

Click on “Proceed” button to
Create New Account

Login again using the registered
mail id and password

Fill & Upload required Documents

Finish Online Payment

Verify the Application status

Let’s get started with the
CMA IND Registration!

1. Eligibility

Must be a CMA Inter Qualified

2. Documents Needed for Registration

A Valid Email address

[email protected]

A Valid Mobile number

+91 99999 99999

CMA Intermediate Mark sheet

Any ID Proof

Passport Size Photo

Under 50 KB in “Jpeg” format only

Signature Copy

Under 50 KB, “Jpeg” format only

3. Amount to be Paid

Twenty Five Thousand Rupees Only

INR 25,000

4. Steps for Registration

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Finish Online Payment

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Let’s get started with the
CMA IND Final Registration!

1. Eligibility

CMA Foundation/ CMA CAT/ Any Degree

2. Documents Needed for Registration

A Valid Email address

[email protected]

A Valid Mobile number

+91 99999 99999

CMA Intermediate Mark sheet

Any ID Proof

Passport Size Photo

Under 50 KB in “Jpeg” format only

Signature Copy

Under 50 KB, “Jpeg” format only

3. Amount to be Paid

Twenty Five Thousand Rupees Only

INR 25,000

4. Steps for Registration

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Finish Online Payment

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CAT
Intermediate
Final

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One Thousand Rupees Only

INR 1,000

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India requires 1.5 lakh cost accountants: Apte

July 29, 2024

CMA’s role vital for “Make In India” campaign a success

July 29, 2024

CMA results: Sons of tailor, tempo driver from city shine

July 29, 2024

Why cost accounting is crucial for economy

July 29, 2024

Role of Cost Accountants in making India self-reliant stressed

July 29, 2024

Cost Accountants are backbone of economy’s growth: Expert

July 29, 2024

CMA Subhash
Chandra Garg

Former

Finance Secretary of India

An Indian civil servant & retired IAS officer who served as the Finance Secretary of India. Also held the position of Economic Affairs Secretary & is known for his expertise in economic policy & financial regulations.

Garg played a significant role in the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and was instrumental in various economic reforms in India.

Estimated Net worth (2024)

₹1,50,00,00,000

One Hundred and Fifty Crores INR

Chief Financial Officer

Reliance Jio

Rajneesh Jain, the CFO of Reliance Jio, India's largest 4G network provider. With extensive experience in financial management, he has been pivotal in driving the financial strategy & growth of Reliance Jio. 

He has overseen significant financial transformations and expansions, contributing to the company's success in the telecommunications industry.

Estimated Net worth (2024)

₹2,00,00,00,000

Two Hundred Crores INR

CMA Mr Rajneesh Jain

CMA Dinesh
K Sarraf

Chairman of

ONGC

Dinesh K Sarraf served as the Chairman & Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India's largest oil and gas exploration and production company. A prominent figure in the energy sector.

His leadership was marked by significant achievements in exploration, production & international expansion of ONGC.

Estimated Net worth (2024)

₹3,50,00,00,000

Three Hundred and Fifty Crores INR

India requires 1.5 lakh cost accountants: Apte

July 29, 2024

India needs 1.50 lakh cost accountants, says Amit Apte, President of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). Currently, there are 85,000 cost accountants in the country, highlighting a significant demand for more professionals in this field. Apte emphasizes that the cost of the course is affordable and provides excellent career opportunities with a 100% placement guarantee and attractive salary packages.

ICAI is committed to keeping its members updated on the latest laws and regulations, including a free GST help desk for traders. The demand for cost accountants is rising globally, especially in Asia, America, and Europe, making it a lucrative career choice.

ICAI also offers specialised courses for engineering graduates to further enhance their skills. This initiative aims to meet the growing need for financial experts in the country, ensuring that businesses can effectively manage costs and improve efficiency. The message from ICAI is clear: becoming a cost accountant is a promising and rewarding career path.

CMA’s role vital for “Make In India” campaign a success

July 29, 2024

Cost Management Accountants (CMAs) play a crucial role in the success of India’s “Make in India” campaign, according to the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). CMAs are essential for improving the efficiency and competitiveness of Indian businesses. They help companies control costs, optimize resources, and enhance productivity, which is vital for manufacturing and other sectors.

By implementing effective cost management practices, CMAs support the creation of a robust industrial base in India. Their expertise helps businesses become more competitive globally, ensuring that Indian products meet international standards at competitive prices. This contribution is pivotal for achieving the objectives of the “Make in India” initiative, which aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub.

The ICAI emphasizes the need for skilled CMAs to drive economic growth and support the government’s vision for a self-reliant India. Through their efforts, CMAs help create a sustainable and prosperous industrial ecosystem, fostering innovation and development across the country.

CMA results: Sons of tailor, tempo driver from city shine

July 29, 2024

The recent CMA results brought joy to the families of Vivek Rathod and Jay Khandare, sons of a tempo driver and a tailor, respectively. Both cleared the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) exams, showcasing their dedication and hard work.

Vivek Rathod, whose father drives a tempo, cleared the intermediate and final stages of cost and management accounting. He expressed his desire to secure a job in a multinational company. Jay Khandare, son of a tailor, achieved All India Rank (AIR) 17 in the final stage. Despite financial challenges, both students excelled with determination and support from their families.

Their success stories highlight that dedication and perseverance can overcome any obstacle. Their achievements inspire many aspiring accountants, proving that background does not define one’s potential. The ICAI results underscore the importance of education and the opportunities it creates for individuals to transform their lives and contribute to the economy.

Why cost accounting is crucial for economy

July 29, 2024

Cost accounting is vital for the economy, says CMA Biswarup Basu, President of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). He emphasizes that cost accounting helps businesses improve efficiency by accurately tracking production costs, identifying waste, and optimizing resource use. This not only enhances profitability but also leads to better decision-making and competitive pricing.

Cost accounting plays a crucial role in controlling costs and increasing productivity across various sectors. By analyzing cost data, businesses can set more effective budgets and forecasts, leading to improved financial health. Moreover, it helps in maintaining transparency and accountability in financial reporting, which is essential for stakeholders and regulatory compliance.

Basu also highlights the importance of skilled cost accountants in supporting the government’s economic policies and initiatives. With proper cost management practices, businesses can contribute to the overall economic growth and stability of the country. The role of cost accounting is thus integral to driving sustainable economic development.

Role of Cost Accountants in making India self-reliant stressed

July 29, 2024

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) hosted the National Corporate Laws Summit 2021, featuring Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal as the chief guest. The summit’s theme, “Governance Excellence in Atmanirbhar Bharat,” highlighted new Ease of Doing Business Reforms. ICAI President CMA Biswarup Basu emphasized the crucial role of CMAs in India’s economic growth, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the corporate sector. CMAs are vital to national initiatives like Make in India and Digital India. February 2021 was celebrated as Corporate Laws Month, focusing on capacity building and corporate governance excellence.

Cost Accountants are backbone of economy’s growth: Expert

July 29, 2024

During a one-day interactive seminar in Chandigarh, inaugurated by Punjab’s Additional Chief Secretary cum Financial Commissioner MP Singh and ICAI National President Anand Apte, Cost Accounting Standards Board Chairman Balwinder Singh highlighted the crucial role of Cost Management Accountants, calling them the backbone of the Indian economy. He also mentioned that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has made auditing mandatory for all companies under the Companies Act of 2013. His comment on this is still proving why Cost Management Accountants are Important for our country. 

Cost and Management Accountant

July 23, 2024