University & College Students
For many students, University or College is where a decision is made to pursue an accounting designation.
Selecting an accounting designation is not an easy decision. The path you take will have a profound
impact on both your professional career and personal life. We always encourage students to research their
options and determine which designation choice is best for them and their goals.
Earning your CMA designation

Step 1: Foundational
Studies
Complete a University Degree plus specific Prerequisite Studies Courses.

Step 2: CMA National
Entrance Examination
Demonstrate your foundational knowledge developed through the Prerequisite Studies.

Step 3: CMA Strategic
Leadership Program
Complete a two year part-time program to develop your CMA competencies with a work experience
component.

Want to learn more?
On Campus
CMA Manitoba regularly visits post-secondary schools in Manitoba to make presentations, participate in events
and speak to students individually who are considering the CMA designation. If you want to know when CMA will
be at your school next or you would like to set up a meeting to talk on campus, please contact:
Scott Roehl
sroehl@cmamb.com
204.987.4568 or (toll free) 1.800.841.7148
Information Sessions
Monthly information sessions are held at the CMA Manitoba office to provide a brief overview of the program.
These sessions also feature a guest speaker who is either a CMA Candidate or recent CMA Graduate. To find out
when the next information session is being held, click
here.
Counselling Appointment
Students interested in the CMA designation are encouraged to have a counselling session at the CMA Manitoba
office to answer questions and verify that the right path is being followed. To set up an appointment
please contact:
Petra Noack Menzies
pmenzies@cmamb.com
204.987.4562 or (Toll Free) 1.800.841.7148