Executive Management Accounting Program by CMA Australia

The program is hosted by RPA Canada  from Friday, May 17th, to Saturday, May 25t

Early Bird registration

Why register for CMA Executive Management Accounting Intensive program?

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 Accelerate Your Career Growth

The CMA designation is your gateway to accelerated professional growth, offering you the opportunity to unlock prestigious roles and advance your career trajectory. This specialized course focuses on advanced management accounting concepts that empower you to:

  • Drive Strategic Success: Gain the tools to align financial insights with organizational strategy, enhancing your ability to impact long-term business outcomes.
  • Secure Leadership Roles: Whether as a Controller, Finance Director, or CFO, the CMA credential positions you as a prime candidate for leadership roles.
  • Stay Competitive: In today’s dynamic business environment, the CMA equips you with the knowledge to outpace competition and stay ahead in your field

Tailored for Executive-Level Professionals

This exclusive program is meticulously designed for individuals holding an MBA or RPA designation, offering a specialized pathway to deepen your expertise. Key highlights include:

  • Advanced Curriculum: Covering topics such as strategic cost management, financial performance analysis, and business decision-making.
  • Real-World Applications: Benefit from case studies and scenarios that simulate challenges faced by global business leaders.
  • Global Recognition: Elevate your credentials with a certification acknowledged across industries and continents.

Diverse Career Pathways

The CMA credential opens doors to an extensive array of leadership positions across industries. This program prepares you to thrive in roles such as:

  • Financial Analyst: Enhance decision-making through in-depth analysis of financial data and trends.
  • Controller: Manage and oversee financial operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
  • Vice-President of Finance: Lead corporate financial strategy with a blend of technical expertise and visionary leadership.
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Steer organizational success as the architect of financial health and strategic direction.

With the CMA, you’re not just limited to finance roles—you gain the versatility to contribute across operations, consulting, and business development.

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Entry Criteria

This advanced program is tailored for professionals eager to deepen their expertise in management accounting. To ensure the quality and focus of the course, participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Educational Requirements:

    • A degree in Accounting or Finance.
    • An MBA (Master of Business Administration).
    • RPA (Registered Professional Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation.

  • Professional Experience:

    • A minimum of 5 years of business experience in finance, management, or related fields.

This ensures that all participants bring a foundational understanding of business practices, enriching the collaborative learning environment.

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Assessment Requirements Based on Professional Experience

Participants with less than 20 years of experience are required to attend the CMA Program and complete assignments that deepen their understanding of key management accounting concepts. The assignment requirements are tailored to their level of experience as follows:

  • 10 to 20 Years of Experience:

    • Required to complete one assignment focused on advanced applications and strategic decision-making.
    • This assignment reflects the participant’s significant industry exposure while encouraging them to refine specific competencies aligned with modern management accounting practices.

  • Less Than 10 Years of Experience:

    • Required to complete two assignments that provide a comprehensive exploration of management accounting principles.
    • These assignments are structured to enhance foundational knowledge while introducing participants to complex real-world scenarios.

"Joining the CMA program conducted by Prof Janek and Dr. Chris gave me a Broadview of how the finance function brings value to the company as a strategic partner in surviving in this digital era. With outstanding knowledge of management accounting, The CMA program provides an in-depth view for finance colleagues to acquire more value-added skills in estimating,
forecasting, and strategic thinking, which CMA
certification provides, especially for the
Indonesian market is currently facing
disruption innovation across all industries."

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CMA PROGRAM FACILITATORS

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Professor Brendon O'Connell

University of Richmond in Virginia
Professor Brendon O'Connell is the Global President of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants and an Honorary Professor at RMIT. He has worked as an analyst and bond dealer with major investment banks and has been employed in leading universities in the US, Australia, and Asia including Monash University and the
University of Richmond in Virginia
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Professor Janek Ratnatunga

President of CMA Australia
Professor Janek Ratnatunga is CEO of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants.
He has held appointments at the University of Melbourne, Monash University the Australian National University in Australia, and the Universities of Washington, Richmond, and Rhode Island in the USA. Before his academic career, he worked with KPMG.
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Dr Chris D'Souza

Deputy CEO CMA Australia
Dr Chris D'Souza is currently the Deputy CEO of CMA ANZ, after a successful career spanning over four decades in professional practice as well as in corporate
management, Dr Chris D'Souza decided to retire from full-time corporate employment to work for the betterment of the accounting profession.

“This is an excellent program, regardless of your level of expertise, there is something
for everyone”

– PROF JULIE HARRISON PHD, MTAXS (HONS), MCOM (HONS), FCA, FCMA
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND

”I encourage anyone who is considering attending these sessions to commit. The presentation is engaging, and thought-provoking, and covers a multitude of topics. The reinforcement of Accountants as business partners was heartening along with the con stant emphasis on really understanding the business and sector you work in.”

– ANDREW SPEIRS CFO - ZETTA GROUP LIMITED DUNCRAIG,
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA

"Meeting our clients' needs is our first and only priority. Ultimately, we only feel successful when our clients are happy throughout the entire process."

– Karen Justice, Managing Partner

“Dr. Chris D'Souza, Prof. Janek Ratnatunga, Prof. Brendan O'Connell, and the Institute of
Certified Management Accountants, Australia - thanks so much for the awesome
course. Three jam-packed weekends of very useful information, insights and discussions.
Well worthwhile. I only wish I’d done it sooner. Thank you.”

– DION SADLER – SADLER & ASSOCIATES,
SADLER & ASSOCIATES

“I would like to express my deep appreciation to Dr. Chris D'Souza, Professor Janek, and Professor Brendan, very knowledgeable presenter. It’s a well-designed course, that combines theories with real-life discussions. I enjoyed it! It will benefit my future career development, especially in the practical aspects. I also appreciate my group team members, who shared lots of insights from the business executive level during the team discussions!”

– DR. ABDELMONEIM METWALLY, PROFESSOR KING FAISAL
UNIVERSITY, SAUDI ARABIA

“I was fortunate enough to complete the CMA course in October 2020 and I can attest
that the program was functional, topical, highly challenging and strategically focused.
I can absolutely recommend it to anyone considering undertaking this via your next
face to face offering in Bangkok.”

– AARON HUBKA MBA CMA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT POLARON LANGUAGE