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Your Complete Solution to Prepare for the
Newly Revised Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam
The CMA Certification Program consists of four exam parts. Each part is
developed around a recently revised body of knowledge that reflects the unique
knowledge and skill set required for success in today’s dynamic managerial
finance and accounting profession. A candidate may sit for the first three exams
in any order. The fourth exam however, cannot be taken until the candidate has
passed the first three exams.
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Course
Dates: CMA Part 2:
Management Accounting and Reporting
- Budget Preparation
- Cost Management
- Information Management
- Performance Measurement
- External Financial Reporting
Wednesdays -
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
March 12 - April 30, 2008
CMA Parts 2, 3, 4
To be offered in the
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Location: Villanova Conference Center
601 County Line Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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About the Program
Globalization and standardization, combined with more stringent
financial reporting requirements, have resulted in a dramatic change in
the practice, rules, regulations, ethics, and execution of managerial
accounting and financial strategy in all areas of an organization. Over
the past several years, the role of management accountants and financial
managers has evolved significantly. Today’s managerial finance and
accounting professionals are internal consultants and business analysts.
They work on cross-functional teams and are involved in strategic
decisions. They are active business partners.
The IMA’s Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certification Program
addresses the needs of managerial finance and accounting professionals as they
meet the challenges of the new corporate accounting environment. The IMA has
recently updated the CMA Program’s “body of knowledge” to reflect the variety of
relevant business skills and abilities— including analyzing, managing, and
evaluating business solutions—that professionals must possess to effectively
contribute to the strategic success of an organization today.
This course qualifies for a Villanova University Certificate of Completion
and 2.4 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).
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Who
Can Benefit from the CMA Learning System? |
You will be able to:
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Join an elite group of
professionals who have advanced beyond the practical
accounting skill set into operations-focused strategists and
decision makers who deploy evaluation, critical thinking,
and judgment to help their corporations succeed.
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Confirm your broad business
competency and mastery of management-level skills
required to maximize value and build quality
financial practices into your organization.
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Better position yourself for
career advancement and greater earning power: Salary
surveys have shown that a certified professional earns
approximately 22 percent more than a non-certified
professional. (Source: Strategic Finance, June
2004)
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Candidates preparing for the Certified Management
Accountant Exams.
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Professionals identifying, measuring, analyzing, and
interpreting financial information.
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Managerial finance and accounting professionals involved
in strategic, tactical, and operating decisions with their
organization’s financial management process.
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Accounting staff members preparing financial reports for
shareholders, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax
authorities.
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CPAs and internal auditors interested in moving into
corporate accounting roles.
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Academics seeking updated course and reference
materials.
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Students interested in business analysis, management
accounting and reporting, strategic management, and business
applications.
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All those who wish to enhance their skill set and
position themselves for advancement in the fields of
accounting, finance, or business management.
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CPA or other certified professionals in Pennsylvania
seeking continuing education credits earn 24 CPEs.
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Course Highlights |
- Qualified instructors reinforce key points and keep you
on track for success.
- A peer network is developed while you learn in a group
environment.
- Four books with more than 1,500 pages of printed
material organized into four parts represent the complete
Body of Knowledge encompassed in the CMA Exam.
- Online Practice Test allows you to practice a fully
representative exam-part test and/or specific section
questions. Use the full exam-part test to compare your
before and after study progress.
- More than 1,300 multiple-choice with sample essay
questions related to all parts measure your comprehension of
concepts and calculations.
- Immediate feedback for all questions provides an
interactive learning experience plus correct answer
rationale and calculation hints.
- E-Flashcards based on the CMA glossary of terms offer
practice in terms and definitions.
- Detailed grade report feature tracks your progress and
learning gains.
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Instructor
Karen L. Jett, CMA has over 2 decades of financial leadership
experience. She has extensive experience in managerial accounting and financial
analysis with an emphasis in financial reporting, payroll, information systems,
and training. Karen is the founder of Jett Excellence, a consulting firm that
specializes in providing ethics training to privately held companies. The first
module of her unique training system, “Questioning Ethics”, is designed to help
management accountants recognize ethical situations, provoke lively discussion,
and provide a framework for working through any future situations that may
arise.
Karen was honored to be selected by the IMA as a subject matter expert
for the newest release of part 1 of the CMA instructor led review course. Her
expertise in accounting and instruction have helped to increase the value of
attending instructor led classes. Karen graduated summa cum laude from Temple
University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting. When taking
the CMA exam, not only did she earn a Certificate of Distinguished Performance,
but she was also one of the 14% who passed the CMA exam on their first attempt.
She is an adjunct instructor at Villanova University, and President-Elect of the
North Penn chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants.
Course Fee
The course fee is $895
Villanova University
Office of Continuing Studies
Stanford Hall
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
FAX-610.519.6144
For more information, please contact: 610-519-4310.
Registration:
Registration form can be printed and sent by fax or mail,
or you may
Register Here
Billing:
Students and authorized users are able to view billing statements and
make secured payments electronically. You can also print official
invoices for self and employer use. Once you receive your confirmation
and VU ID #, you may log onto
www.bursar.villanova.edu to view/pay your bill electronically. Bills
are updated the 1st and 15th of every month.
Payment:
Payments are due no later than the first day of class. This requirement
applies to all students, including those who register too late to
receive a bill. Please TERMS of BILLING on registration page.
To ensure maximum results for each student, class size is limited.
For further information call 610-519-4310.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be in writing and received by the Office of
Continuing Studies before the first class. No refunds are granted once
the class begins.
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