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CMA Foundation, CMA Inter, CMA Final New Syllabus 2016

As mentioned in the beginning, the Cost Accountants are most sought in the business world. There services are deemed vital in investment planning, profit planning, project management and overall managerial decision making process. Many members of the Institute are occupying the top positions in the organizations, as Chairman & Managing Director, Managing Director, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Cost Controller, Marketing Manager and Chief Internal Auditor etc.

What are the objectives of Syllabus 2016?

Syllabus 2016 is designed to nurture young business leaders of tomorrow who can convert the dream of ‘MAKE IN INDIA’ into reality by taking strategic management decisions effectively in both the National and International arena. The syllabus 2016 is based on International Standards set by IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) and IAESB (International Accounting Education Standards Board) and Initial Professional Development – Professional Skills (Revised) through IEG (International Educational Guidelines):

To create awareness and promote cost & management accounting education.To achieve six skill sets – knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation.Based on four knowledge pillars – management, strategy, regulatory function and financial reporting.To inculcate skills for employability.Increased emphasis on Accounting, Analysis, Reporting & Control, Strategy, Performance Measurement, Analysis, Reporting, Corporate & Allied Laws, Taxation, Ethics and Governance.To extend all possible professional expertise to ensure transparency and governance as desired by the government.

Applicability of New Course (Syllabus 2016)

Introducing Syllabus 2016 with effect from 1st August 2016. As per ICMAI Syllabus 2016 is applicable from 01/08/2016 and First examination under syllabus 2016 shall take place in June 2017 attempt

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CMA Foundation New Syllabus 2016

CMA Intermediate New Syllabus 2016

The Intermediate Course consists of two Groups comprising of the following papers : Group – I

Paper 5 Financial AccountingPaper 6 Laws & EthicsPaper 7 Direct TaxationPaper 8 Cost Accounting

Group – II

Paper 9 Operations Management & Strategic ManagementPaper 10 Cost & Management Accounting and Financial ManagementPaper 11 Indirect TaxationPaper 12 Company Accounts & Audit

CMA Final New Syllabus 2016

The Final Course consists of two Groups comprising of the following papers : Group – III

Paper 13 Corporate Laws & CompliancePaper 14 Strategic Financial ManagementPaper 15 Strategic Cost Management-Decision MakingPaper 16 Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation

Group IV

Paper 17 Corporate Financial ReportingPaper 18 Indirect Tax Laws & PracticePaper 19 Cost & Management AuditPaper 20 Strategic Performance Management and Business Valuation.

What are the training required to be undertaken by the students pursuing CMA course ? Ans. The students are required to undergo the following training:

3 days “Communication and Soft Skills” for Intermediate studentsCompulsory Computer Training for Intermediate students for 100 hours 7 days “Industry Oriented Training Programme” after enrolling for Final course.15 days Modular Training after passing Final course and before campus.Practical training, as provided in regulations.

What is Compulsory Computer Training Programme ?

Ans. 100 hours of Computer Training is required for appearing in both or remaining group of Intermediate course. Exemption from Computer Training :

A student having passed Bachelor of Engineering or Post Graduation in Computer Science or Computer Application or MBA (Systems) or PGDCA or MCA from Indian Institute of Management or a recognized University or an Institute recognized by All India Council for Technical Education or Department of Information Technology [formerly Department of Electronics (DOE)], Government of India, ‘A’ level Certificate Course of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (formerly DOEACC) may be exempted from Compulsory Computer Training.Students/Members of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) having completed the required IT training of ICSI would be exempted from under going the prescribed hours of computer training of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India subject to production of evidence of completion of training from ICSI.CIMA/ACCA members are also eligible for exemption from Computer Training.

What is the last date for Completion of Computer Training ?

Ans. A student appearing for the remaining group/both groups of the Intermediate Examination has to complete Computer Training before filling up the form for Intermediate Examination.

What is Communication and Soft skill Training?

3 days Communication and soft skill Training is required for appearing in both or remaining group of Intermediate course.

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