Official CMA links: IMA, the CMA Handbook and Prometric
Links first checked October 11, 2026 and rechecked October 21, 2026. We are not affiliated with IMA or Prometric.
These official CMA links cover everything you need in one place. The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) runs the CMA program through its Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA), and Prometric delivers the exam. Start with IMA’s getting-started page, which lists every fee, the testing windows and registration deadlines.
The official pages at a glance
| What you need | Where | Run by |
|---|---|---|
| Fees, testing windows, registration deadlines | IMA: getting started | IMA |
| Join IMA and apply to the program | IMA: CMA certification | IMA |
| Register and pay for Part 1 or Part 2 | IMA online store | IMA |
| The new case-based questions | IMA: case-based questions | IMA |
| Book, reschedule or cancel | Prometric: CMA exam scheduling | Prometric |
| Rules on eligibility, scores and policies | CMA Handbook, current edition on IMA’s CMA pages | IMA |
Checked October 21, 2026.
Join, enter the program and register
- IMA: CMA certification. Where IMA says to apply. You need an active IMA membership before you can register for an exam part.
- IMA online store. Where IMA says to register (and pay) for Part 1, Part 2 or both.
- CMA Handbook: IMA’s rulebook for eligibility, scores and policies. Find the current edition on IMA’s CMA pages.
- Education documents: IMA asks for transcripts by email to CMAEducationDocuments@imanet.org.
Schedule and sit the exam
- Prometric: CMA exam scheduling. Book, reschedule or cancel your appointment. IMA lists (800) 479-6370 as the phone line for scheduling.
- Cancellation fees: IMA’s FAQ says Prometric charges a fee if you cancel within 5 to 45 days of your appointment. Check the current amount on Prometric’s site before you book.
- Test drive: Prometric offers a paid 30-minute dry run of the check-in and testing experience at its centers.
How to use these official CMA links
- Before you join: check IMA’s getting-started page for the fee that applies to you: $295 professional, $49 student or $160 academic membership.
- Before you register: note the deadline, the 15th of each window’s final month; registration for September/October 2026 closed on October 15.
- Before you study: read IMA’s case-based questions page, since essays were replaced on English exams in most regions from September/October 2026.
- Before exam day: check the CMA Handbook for permitted calculators and test-center rules.
Common questions about official CMA sources
Where are the official CMA exam dates?
On IMA’s getting-started page, which lists the testing windows and the last day to register for each.
Where do I register for the CMA?
Join IMA and enroll on IMA’s site, register for a part through IMA’s online store, then book your appointment with Prometric.
Where is the CMA Handbook?
IMA publishes the CMA Handbook on its CMA certification pages; it covers eligibility, scoring and testing policies.
On this site
- How to register for the CMA exam
- CMA exam dates and deadlines
- CMA exam cost
- CMA community: Reddit and Quora
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