CMA Entrance Examination

University graduates who have completed the required topics with a minimum grade of 60% in each undergraduate course are eligible to write the examination. Detailed Examination requirements may be viewed by clicking here.

The Entrance Examination is a comprehensive test of accounting knowledge gained through university studies. The testing focuses on the topic areas covered in the Entrance Examination as follows: Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting and Taxation. A smaller portion of the examination (approximately 15%) will be devoted to the remaining CMA competencies. Please refer to the CMA Competency Map Entrance Requirements for a full listing of required topics.

The Entrance Examination is held twice each year, in mid-June and mid-October. The exam is four hours in duration and is comprised of 100-120 multiple choice questions.

The pass mark of the examination is 60%, and must be successfully completed to be eligible to enter the Strategic Leadership Program. Please click here to access the CMA Entrance Examination brochure.

Included with the CMA Entrance Exam is the CMA Entrance Exam Preparation Program. This valuable program provides students with the necessary tools required to be successful on the CMA Entrance Examination. The program covers the major CMA competency map topics, as well as multiple choice exam writing strategies. You will also be able to test your exam writing skills on two sample exams.

Starting in June 2010, the Entrance Exam will test students on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). CMA Ontario has developed an IFRS Bridging Manual to help students prepare for this topic. The Bridging Manual is available here. In addition, all students, upon registration for the Entrance Exam, will register for an IFRS Bridging Session.

Students registering for the Entrance Exam may select one of three delivery options:

  1. In-class Prep Program and In-class IFRS Bridging Session, including Entrance Exam
  2. In-class Prep Program and Distance/Online learning IFRS Bridging Session, including Entrance Exam
  3. Distance/Online learning Prep Program and Distance/Online learning IFRS Bridging Session, including Entrance Exam

There is limited availability for the in-class programs so register early if that is your preferred option. For more flexibility, register for the distance/online programs, which use the latest online learning techniques.

Entrance Examination Study Guide

The Study Manual includes detailed technical review notes on all major topic areas, as well as problems and solutions.
The Study Manual is shipped to all students automatically upon registration.

Click here for Program Fees.

Note: University students who qualify under Select University Program accredited by CMA Canada will not be required to write the Entrance Examination. Please click here for information on the Accredited Programs in Ontario.

 

Upcoming Examination Dates in various centres across Ontario:

June 15, 2010- Enrollment for the examination and preparation program will open in February 2010

October 14, 2010- Enrollment for the examination and preparation program will open in June 2010

CMA Entrance Examination applications are mailed to qualified candidates approximately five to six weeks prior to the deadline.

Results of the Entrance Examination are available on the CMA Canada web site approximately eight weeks after each exam.

Please forward your transcripts to CMA Ontario to be evaluated. Please click Transcript Evaluation Cover Sheet to download and print the fax cover page to send with your transcripts for evaluation. Please allow a minimum of 10 business days for your transcript evaluation to be processed.

For further details contact Candidate Support Representatives at info@cma-ontario.org or 416-204-3102 or 1-866-999-3102.

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