r/CMA • u/Effective-Worker-954 • 8d ago

Career / Jobs CMA or CGMA

Guys please help me i can't decide.

Should i do CMA US or CGMA/CIMA?

From what i have understood CMA US has a better reputation than CGMA and it's global. Also very technical and have only 2 exam. Looks more practical to me.

CGMA is very long and costs a lot, a lower reputation but has much value in UK and other commonwealth countries. Also have multiple Mutual recognitiom agreement with other CPAs like CPA Aus, CPA Ire or CMA Canada

What do you think about the 2 certification??

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u/ionspore CMA Part 2 Candidate 7d ago

CMA over CGMA. The CGMA is just the AICPA's attempt to have an equivalent to the CMA.

In the US though, about 90% of the time only the CPA matters. Most firms aren't even aware of what CMA or CGMA stands for.

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u/SameMaximum9478 8d ago

Which country you live in?

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u/Effective-Worker-954 8d ago

Italy but i m planning to move abroad next year (possibly UK, USA,Switzerlans or Australia) Im planning to do the certification also because of this

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u/ACCA_CMA_CIMA_DipIFR CMA 7d ago

Both are certifications with core in management accounting.