CMA Inter: Syllabus, Eligibility, Admission Process, Exam Pattern, Fees, Study Material

CMA Inter is the second phase of becoming a Certified Management Accountant. Students will need to sit for this exam after completing CMA Foundation Exam. CMA Inter Syllabus consists of 2 Groups.

See Also: CMA Course

Group 1 of the CMA Inter Syllabus consists of subjects like Direct Taxation, Financial Accounting, Laws and Ethics, and Cost Accounting. Group 2 consists of Cost and Management Accounting and Financial Management, Operation Management and Strategic Management, Indirect Taxation, Company Accounts and Audits.

Table of contents

CMA Inter: Course Highlights
CMA Inter Admission Process

2.1 CMA Inter Eligibility

2.2 Documents Required

2.3 When to apply?

CMA Inter Syllabus

3.1 CMA Group 1

3.2 CMA Group 2

CMA Inter Exam Pattern
CMA Inter Registration Fees
CMA Inter Study Material
CMA Intermediate: FAQs

CMA Inter: Course Highlights

Examination	CMA Intermediate
Eligibility	Candidates must have Passed the Senior Secondary School Examination and Foundation Course of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India/ Graduation in any discipline. Those waiting for the result can apply for provisional admission
Mode of CMA Final Registration 2023	Online/Postal
Last date to submit CMA Inter/Final exam application form (June 2023)	To be notified
Release of CMA Intermediate admit card (June 2023)	To be notified
Registration Fees	INR 23,100

CMA Inter Admission Process

The Institute of Indian Cost Accountants (ICMAI) has extended the final registration date for June session CMA Intermediate 2023 to 10th February 2023.

CMA Inter Eligibility

Passed Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2) and Foundation Course of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India/ Graduation in any discipline other than Fine Arts/ Foundation (Entry Level) Part I Examination of CAT of the Institute and Competency Level Part II Examination of CAT of the Institute
Passed Foundation of ICSI/Intermediate of ICAI with 10+2.
Incumbents waiting for the result can apply for provisional admission

Documents Required

Attested Copy of Matriculation Certificate
Attested copy of 10+2 Certificate or Marks Statement
Attested copy of the degree
3 Passport size photographs

When to apply?

The ICAI course is offered for registration all year round. However, students who wish to take the June exam must apply by January 31st of this year, and the December exams by July 31st of this year.

See Also: Operations Management Courses

CMA Inter Syllabus

CMA Inter Syllabus consists of 2 groups. 4 Papers have been divided into 2 groups. Group 1 consists of Financial Accounting, Laws and Ethics, Direct Taxation and Cost Accounting. Group 2 consists of Operation Management and Strategic Management, Cost and Management Accounting and Financial Management, Indirect Taxation, Company Accounts and Audits.

CMA Group 1

Paper 5: Financial Accounting (FAC)
Paper 6: Laws and Ethics (LNE)
Paper 7: Direct Taxation (DTX)
Paper 8: Cost Accounting (CAC)

CMA Group 2

Paper 9: Operation Management and Strategic Management (OMSM)
Paper 10: Cost and Management Accounting and Financial Management (CMFM)
Paper 11: Indirect Taxation (ITX)
Paper 12: Company Accounts and Audits (CAA)

Check: Taxation Courses

CMA Inter Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Mode of exam	Offline-centre based
Type of questions	Objective and descriptive
Maximum marks per paper	100
Number of papers	8
Exam Duration	3 hours per paper
Total Number of questions	120
Marking scheme	No negative marking

CMA Inter Registration Fees

The registration fee is INR 23,100 which can be paid in two installments:

Oral
Option I (Without installment)	INR 23,100
Option II (With Installment)	INR 12000
Option II (With Installment)	INR 11100
Postal
Option I (Without installment)	INR 23,100
Option II (With Installment)	INR 12000
Option II (With Installment)	INR 11100

CMA Inter Study Material

The CMA Intermediate study guides give comprehensive information on the topics covered in the syllabus.

Steps to download study material of CMA Intermediate:

Step 1 - Visit the official website of ICMAI.
Strep 2 - Open the “Students” tab and then click on “Students Connect Portal”
Step 3 - Go to “Students E-Services” and find “Syllabus”
Step 4- Find the CMA Intermediate syllabus.
Step 5 - Download the study materials from the list.

CMA Intermediate: FAQs

Ques. What is the registration fee for CMA Intermediate?

Ans. The registration fee for both online/ postal modes is INR 23,100.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for CMA Intermediate?

Ans. Candidates must have Passed the Senior Secondary School Examination and Foundation Course of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India/ Graduation in any discipline. Those waiting for the result can apply for provisional admission.

Ques. Which group is easy in CMA intermediate?

Ans. CMA Group 1 is easier for candidates with manufacturing company experience.The CMA Group's 2 pass rate is relatively higher than that of Group 1. So, passing the Group 2 CMA Intermediate exam is easy.

Ques. How many attempts are allowed for CMA Inter?

Ans. Maximum Number of consecutive Attempts allowed are 5.

Ques. Should I give both groups of CMA Inter?

Ans. Yes, Institute allows you to appear in one group or both groups at the same time. In order to pass the CMA exam as soon as possible, it is recommended to prepare for both groups at the same time.

Ques. Is self-study enough for CMA Inter?

Ans. Yes, If a candidate prefer to self-study the material on schedule. It is advised to use up-to-date study materials and build a solid study routine.

Ques. How much time gap between CMA Foundation and intermediate?

Ans. After CMA Foundation results are announced, candidates may appear for CMA Intermediate earliest after 10 months of registering in CMA Intermediate.

Ques. Is Articleship compulsory for CMA intermediate?

Ans. Yes, 3 years of practical training is compulsory for CMA students.

Ques. What are the subjects in CMA intermediate?

Ans. The subjects in CMA intermediate are Financial Accounting (FAC), Laws and Ethics (LNE), Direct Taxation (DTX), Cost Accounting (CAC), Operation Management and Strategic Management (OMSM), Cost and Management Accounting and Financial Management (CMFM), Indirect Taxation (ITX) and Company Accounts and Audits (CAA).

Ques. Where should international students submit their application for admission?

Ans. International students simply submit the form to the Headquarters only.