CMA Program Fees:

CMA Entrance Fee (nonrefundable) $280* Exam Fee $460 per part.

Is the CMA exam worth it?

Job Opportunities and Earning Potential

Searle says the CMA certification provides a very large advantage in the job market. There are jobs that require either a CPA or CMA designation, he says. CMAs are exceptional when it comes to supervising teams, managing projects, and making high-level business decisions.

Is the CMA exam difficult?

While the CMA Exam is considered one of the more difficult professional accounting exams, there are a few reasons why the exam pass rates may be so low worldwide.