→ Registration for the October 2010 Entrance Exam and Preparation Program is now available online. Eligible candidates are able to register for the Entrance Exam and Preparation Program online by visiting the CMA Member Portal at http://members.cma-ontario.org. For students who prefer to complete a paper application form, please contact CMA Ontario for a copy of the form at 416-204-3102 or 1-866-999-3102 or info@cmaontario.org. Please note that repeat writers are required to register using a paper form.
University or applied degree graduates who have completed the required topics with a minimum grade of 60% in each undergraduate course or 70% in each graduate 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 for
information on the CMA Entrance Examination.
CMA Ontario
Entrance Examination Preparation Program
Included with the CMA Entrance
Exam is the CMA Entrance Exam Preparation Program. Click here for the Entrance
Examination and Preparation Program brochure. 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.
NEW IFRS
Component
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 receive access to two online IFRS Bridging lecture
videos.
Preparation
Program Delivery Options
Students registering
for the Entrance Exam may select one of two delivery options:
- In-class Prep Program, including Entrance Exam and online IFRS Bridging Session.
- Distance/Online learning Prep Program, including Entrance Exam and online IFRS Bridging Session.
There is limited availability for the in-class program 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 Entrance Examination & Prep Program Dates in various centres across Ontario:
June 2010 Exam:
Registration
Opens: February 2010
Entrance Exam Prep Program: April 24 2010 - June
5 2010 (Saturday of each week (Sunday option may be available)).
Entrance
Exam Date: June 15, 2010
October 2010 Exam:
Registration
Opens: June
2010
Entrance Exam
Prep Program: mid-August 2010 - early
October 2010 (Saturday of each week (Sunday option may be available)).
Entrance
Exam Date: October 14,
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.
Are you eligible to write the CMA Entrance Examination?
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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