Step 3: CMA Entrance Examination

The objective of the CMA Entrance Examination is to test that Candidates have the required competency in technical accounting and can demonstrate a thorough understanding of strategy and management. Upon successful completion of the Entrance Exam, candidates proceed into one of four CMA professional programs: CMA Strategic Leadership Program, CMA for MBA, CMA/MBA Combined Program, or the CMA Executive Program.

The Entrance Exam is held twice each year, in mid-June and mid-October. The exam is four hours in duration and is comprised of approximately 100-120 multiple-choice questions. See the exam resources page for more information about exam requirements, required topics and past Entrance Exam samples. The pass mark for the exam is 60%.

** Note: If you have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution within the last year and have not enrolled in the Accelerated Program or attempted to write the Entrance Exam before, you are eligible for the new grad rate. Please fill out the Entrance Exam application below and send it in to the CMA Alberta office.

October 2010 Entrance Exam information

**Note: The registration deadline for the October 2010 Entrance Exam is August 6, 2010. If you are planning to write the October exam, be sure to register no later than this date. The Entrance Exam Preparation Program begins on August 14/15.

Date: October 14, 2010
Location: Calgary and Edmonton
Duration: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Writers with special exam needs (based on verifiable medical conditions) may be granted additional writing time or may write the exam in a separate location. If you believe this applies to you, please email CMA Alberta.

Entrance Exam Preparation
As part of the Entrance Exam registration fee, CMA Alberta will offer a sessional preparatory program, geared for success on the Entrance Exam. This program will include instruction, materials and exam strategies. The registration fee for the Entrance Exam will be $950 plus GST and includes the preparatory program.

The October Entrance Exam Preparation Program will begin on August 14/15, 2010.

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Register for the October 2010 Entrance Exam

There are different rates for the Entrance Exam. Please pick the category below that best describes you:

Regular rate: The regular rate for the Entrance Exam is $950 plus GST. You will automatically be enrolled in the CMA Entrance Exam Preparation Program. You have two options to pay:

• Register online if you are paying by credit card; or
• Fill out the Entrance Exam registration form if you are paying by cheque, money order or online banking

Newgraduates:Students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution within a year as of June 15, 2010, have not enrolled in the CMA Accelerated Program, and have not previously attempted to write the Entrance Exam are eligible for the new grad rate of $665 plus GST. To get the new grad rate, you must fill out the Entrance Exam registration form.

Entrance Exam re-writes: Students who are attempting the Entrance Exam for a second or third time are eligible to receive a discounted rate of $285 plus GST. To receive the re-write rate, please fill out the Entrance Exam registration form.

Accredited Program graduates: Students who graduate from an accredited post-secondary program and complete all 16 CMA prerequisite courses, with a minimum grade of 60% in each course and a cumulative GPA of 75% or better, are exempt from writing the CMA Entrance Exam and are eligible to enter directly into the CMA Strategic Leadership Program. Please contact CMA Alberta if you have any questions about the process and how to get started.

Entrance Exam Policy

View the Entrance Exam policy.

If you have questions about the Entrance Exam, please contact:

Jodi Bergeron
Entrance Programs Coordinator
403.269.5341 or toll-free 1.877.CMA.2000