December 2024 CMA Exam Dates Revealed

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December 2024 CMA Exam Dates Revealed

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December 2024 CMA Exam Dates Revealed

Introduction

The announcement of the ICMAI CMA exam dates has been made by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), which is going to be held in December 2024. The news of exam dates is considered to be very important for those students who are eagerly waiting to attempt CMA exams and aim to become qualified Management Accountants in India. Read this article to grab the information about CMA exam dates, updates and strategies for upcoming exams.

CMA Exam December 2024 Overview 

The CMA course is called Certified Management Accounting, a well-known course run by the Institute of Cost Management and Accounting of India (ICMAI). The CMA exams are conducted two times a year by the ICMAI in the month of June and December. In the CMA course, there are three level exams, namely Foundation, Inter, and Final, conducted offline at different exam centres throughout India. The ICMAI CMA Admit cards are issued 15 days before the Exam commences. Students wishing to become Certified Management Accountants (CMA) must submit the exam form and send it before the deadline for registration. These dates are very important to know when preparing for the exams, downloading the admit card, checking the results, and allotting enough time for the students to plan effectively and do well in their exams.

Significance of the CMA Certification in India 

The CMA certification is of great value to the institute of cost among tough jobs in India. In the CMA course, professionals develop their skills in Financial Management, Cost Accounting, and Finance planning. Many businesses perceive the reliability of the CMA specialists, making them worthwhile for jobs in Finance, Accounting, and Management.

This certification received from the Institute of Cost Management Accountants of India helps in growing a career along with giving chances all over the world. There is a strong syllabus with a direct approach ensuring that the CMA people have in-depth knowledge and high skills. They can perform well in their fields and help in growing their organizations and the finance industry in India.

CMA Exam December 2024 important changes

Well, the ICMAI does not bring any change in the CMA exam pattern in December 2024. It is good for the students to remain in touch with the ICMAI official website to stay updated, as any change or update will be posted ahead of time by the ICMAI. So, students are suggested to visit the formal site of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI).

Make sure your preparation aligns with the latest requirements by staying informed with latest updates. The aim of the ICMAI is to keep the relevant CMA course. The value of certification improves when changes are made in order to highlight the best practices in the industry and to fulfil new business needs.

Exam Schedule of CMA Exam December 2024 

The exam dates for CMA December 2024 courses are scheduled by the ICMAI including all levels; Foundation, Intermediate and Final courses.

You will see the exam dates schedule given below for each level-

Exam Dates for the Foundation Course-

The CMA Foundation exam is an initial step towards the CMA journey for students aiming to become CMA in India. It checks students on their basic ideas in Accounting, Law, Economics and Business. The December 2024 Foundation exam is set with two shifts for a single day for different papers.

Check the schedule given in detail below-

CMA Foundation Exam Dates 

Exam Time 

Subjects 

December 15, 2024 

10 am- 12 pm

Paper-1 Fundamentals Of Business Laws And Business Communication 

Paper-3 Fundamentals Of Business Mathematics And Statistics

December 15, 2024 

2 pm- 4 pm 

Paper 2- Fundamentals Of Financial And Cost Accounting

Paper 4- Fundamentals Of Business Economics And Management  


CMA Intermediate Course Exam Dates 2024

Students preparing for the CMA Inter exam cover Accounting and Finance subjects, with a complete understanding of topics like accounting and financial management. The CMA inter comprises two groups with exams spread across many days.

Follow the CMA Inter 2024 December exam dates schedule in detail –

CMA Inter Subjects 

Exam Timing 

Exam Dates 

Business Laws And Ethics ( P-05)

2 pm – 5 pm 

December 10, 2024 

Operational Management And Strategic Management (P-09) 

2 pm – 5 pm

December 11, 2024

Financial Accounting (P-06)

2 pm – 5 pm

December 12, 2024

Corporate Accounting And Auditing (P-10)

2 pm – 5 pm

December 13, 2024

Direct And Indirect Taxation (P-07) 

2 pm – 5 pm

December 14, 2024

Financial Management And Business Data Analytics (P-11)

2 pm – 5 pm

December 15, 2024

Cost Accounting (P-08)

2 pm – 5 pm

December 16, 2024

Management Accounting (P-12)

2 pm – 5 pm

December 17, 2024

CMA Final Course Exam Dates 

The CMA Final exam is the toughest stage of the CMA students in the journey of becoming Cost Management Accountant and it is toughest among three levels. Here, students must have clear understanding of application of advanced concepts in Strategic Financial Management, Corporate Laws and other related areas.

Follow the CMA Final 2024 December exam dates schedule in detail –

Papers 

Subjects 

Exam Dates 

Paper- 13

Corporate and Economic Laws 

December 10, 2024 

Paper- 17

Cost and Management Audit 

December 11, 2024

Paper- 14

Strategic Financial Management 

December 12, 2024

Paper-18

Corporate Financial Reporting 

December 13, 2024

Paper-15

Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation 

December 14, 2024

Paper-19

Indirect Tax Laws and Practice 

December 15, 2024

Paper-16

Strategic Cost Management 

December 16, 2024

Paper-20

  1. Strategic Performance Management and Business Valuation   

  2. Risk Management In Banking and Insurance

  3. Entrepreneurship and Start-Up

December 17, 2024

CS December Exams 2024 Essential Tips

As the CMA exam dates are scheduled, now it is time to start preparation for the CMA exams for success. Students can now make a smart study plan, including study resources to boost their performance.

Following are some useful tips for CMA students for the December 2024 CMA exams-

Study Tips for CMA Students 

It is very important to have smart study tips for CMA students, helping students to keep the information in mind and perform well in the exams. As students find lots of study material in the CMA exam, it is essential to have a great study plan.

Check the tips mentioned below -

· Initiate Early- Start studying as soon as you can to ensure that you can cover the material as a whole and no topic left remains.

· Have an Effective Study Plan- Having a smart study plan is essential, and you have to include all subjects by devoting equal time and following your study schedule regularly.

· Understand the Syllabus clearly- Examine your syllabus carefully as you can go through the topics covered in each paper.

· Mock Test Papers Revision- Practice mock exams on a regular basis helps you to get familiar with exam patterns and types of questions, enhance time management abilities, and you may come to know about the level of preparation.

Study Material for CMA Exams Preparation 

For having good preparation, the right tools and resources are very important for students to achieve success in CMA exams. In spite of having ICMAI study materials, there are many other resources that help you in preparing the CMA exams even better.

· Use ICMAI Study Material- Study material recommended by ICMAI is the main source of information. So, making use of these study materials helps you a lot.

· Reference Books- Go through the widely known reference books of CMA study for a better understanding of each topic.

· Online Courses- You have to sign up for approaching online CMA courses in which learning online materials are well organized, provide you with the help of our experts anytime, and provide revision tests.

· Study Groups- You can join CMA study groups for clearing your doubts, resolve questions problems, and concepts, and you can learn from other students also.

FAQs

What are the registration deadlines for the CMA exams in December 2024?

The deadline for submission of the CMA application form for the CMA final and intermediate courses for December 2024 is October 10, 2024, and the last date for the CMA foundation application form is October 15, 2024.

Can I change my exam schedule after registering my name?

No, you are not able to change your exam dates if your registration has already been processed. To avoid such type a problem, it is good for the students to read the ICMAI guidelines carefully, or you may approach them directly to clear any query related to exam dates.

Who is eligible for the December 2024 CMA exams?

Visit the ICMAI official website to learn the eligibility criteria in detail as the CMA exam eligibility criteria change according to its courses, i.e., foundation, inter, and final.

How do I prepare in the middle of the busy schedule of the CMA exam?

If you have busy schedule, you must need to manage time well for preparing the CMA exam. You should use best online resources and make a real life study plan, join online study groups help you learn from other students and teachers.

Has ICMAI made any changes regarding the December 2024 CMA syllabus?

Well, there is no change in the syllabus of CMA December CMA exams right now, but if there is any update, then ICMAI will share it instantly ahead of time. You may visit the ICMAI official website to check every update related to the CMA December exams 2024.


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