Certified Management Accountant exam cost calculator
Get an estimate of your Certified Management Accountant exam costs.
Fees checked on October 19, 2026.
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Estimated total: $1,685.00
Estimated total
$1,685.00
Breakdown
One-time fees
- CMA entrance fee, professional$300.00
Exam fees
- Exam fee per part, professional2 × $545.00$1,090.00
Membership and annual fees
- IMA membership, professional$295.00
Published fees
| Fee | Amount | Charged | Applies when | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMA membership, professionalRequired to enter the CMA programme. Renewed yearly. | $295.00 | Per year | Candidate type: Professional | Join IMA(opens in a new tab)IMA | |
| IMA membership, studentFor students enrolled at a recognised university. | $49.00 | Per year | Candidate type: Student | Join IMA(opens in a new tab)IMA | |
| CMA entrance fee, professionalNon-refundable. Opens a three-year window to pass both parts. | $300.00 | Once | Candidate type: Professional | Enroll in the CMA programme(opens in a new tab)IMA | |
| CMA entrance fee, studentNon-refundable. Opens a three-year window to pass both parts. | $225.00 | Once | Candidate type: Student | Enroll in the CMA programme(opens in a new tab)IMA | |
| Exam fee per part, professionalTwo parts. Paid again for every retake. | $545.00 | Per attempt | Candidate type: Professional | Enroll in the CMA programme(opens in a new tab)IMA | |
| Exam fee per part, studentTwo parts. Paid again for every retake. | $407.00 | Per attempt | Candidate type: Student | Enroll in the CMA programme(opens in a new tab)IMA |