CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Training Program

Summer & Spring, 2012
Perry Chin- CMA Program Committee Chair "If you are looking for an advanced certification to build your skills, resume, and earning potential - the CMA is the right choice. The CMA validates your mastery of financial planning, analysis, control, and decision support- the critical skills needed to be a valuable strategic advisor for your organization. Enroll in our instructor-led program that is designed to assist you obtain certification in the shortest time in the most efficient manner. We will educate and help you to pass the exam in first attempt. Attaining CMA requires investment of time, money and commitment. If you have it, we will help you pass the exam the first time."
Prior Sessions Student Testimonials (click here) SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AND TRAINING DATES PART 1 - TRAINING LOCATION 22861 Longdown Road Cupertino, CA 95014 Part 1(SU 1 & SU 2)- 1st day of instruction- March 17, 2012 Part 1(SU 3 & SU 4)- 2nd day of instruction- March 24, 2012 Part 1(SU 5 & SU 6)- 3rd day of instruction- March 31, 2012 Part 1(SU 7 & SU 8)- 4th day of instruction- April 7, 2012 Part 1 (SU 9 & SU 10)- 5th day of instruction- April 14, 2012 Part 1 Final Comprehensive Review- April 21, 2012 Week Off- April 28, 2012(Student Self review) Week Off- May 5, 2012(Students take Part 1 exam) Week Off- May 12, 2012(Students continuing on Part 2 prepare for SU1 & SU2) PART 2 -TRAINING LOCATION Carr & Ferrell LLP 120 Constitution Drive Menlo Park, California 94025 Location Phone:248-763-3082 IMA Phone:408-410-6148 Part 2(SU 1 & SU 2)- 1st day of instruction- May 19, 2012 Part 2(SU 3 & SU 4)- 2nd day of instruction- May 26, 2012 Part 2(SU 5 & SU 6)- 3rd day of instruction- June 2, 2012 Part 2(SU 7 & SU 8)- 4th day of instruction- June 9 2012 Part 2 (SU 9 & SU 10)- 5th day of instruction- June 16, 2012 Part 2 Final Comprehensive Review- June 23, 2012 Students take Part 2 Exam- June 30, 2012 Training Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM OTHER CMA STUDY GROUPS Click here IMA San Francisco Chapter CMA Program	COST & REGISTRATION A Member is specifically, chapter member of IMA Peninsula Palo Alto Association and not of any other chapter of IMA or other association members. "To affiliate with the IMA Peninsula Chapter, send an email to juszenski@imanet.org" Refunds or deferrals are not processed anytime for any reason Pricing Includes Student Material and Supplies **Chapter Member**: Part 1 only- Regular Member Fee - $1,050 Part 2 only- Regular Member Fee - $1,050 Part 1 & Part 2- Regular Member Fee - $1,700 Member Info Flyer Chapter Members Click here to register for the 2012 Spring/Summer CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Training Program. **College or University Enrolled Students**: (Must provide verification at the time of enrollment) Part 1 only- Student Member Fee - $750 Part 2 only- Student Member Fee - $750 Part 1 & Part 2- Student Member Fee - $1,000 University Student Info Flyer University Enrolled Students Click here to register for the 2012 Spring CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Training Program. *Registration for Part 1 closes on March 12th, 2012 *Registration for Part 2 closes on May 14th, 2012 *There is no walk-in registration
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Training Program Information
About CMA and Program Objectives As many as 85% of accountants today work inside organizations, where expertise in decision support, planning, and control over value-adding operations are crucial elements of operational success. In earning the CMA, you will have mastered a comprehensive body of knowledge directly related to operational and strategic management as well as the skills and abilities required to build quality business practices inside organizations. The CMA Program has four objectives: ***To establish management accounting as a recognized profession by identifying the role of the management accountant and financial manager, the underlying body of knowledge, and a course of study by which such knowledge is acquired; ***To encourage higher educational standards in the management accounting field; ***To establish an objective measure of an individual's knowledge and competence in the field of management accounting; and ***To encourage continued professional development by management accountants. Course Information CMA Handbook Learning Outcome Statements CMA Brochure Content Specification	Instructor-Perry Chin, CMA Perry is Director of Finance and Planning in Global Sales and Services for Sun Microsystems, a global computer hardware, software and IT Services company with annual revenue in excess of $10 billion. His extensive worldwide business and financial operational experience frequently attracts the most challenging assignments involving new business ventures, strategic alliances, valuation analyses, and growth initiatives. During his tenure he has driven a revenue and profitability forecasting process, spearheaded financial contract negotiations with major network computer OEMs and Services providers, and served as Software division controller providing financial direction for R&D, marketing, sales and services, technology licensing and acquisitions. Earlier, Perry had relocated to Singapore and established the company's first wholly-owned subsidiary in South Asia and launched sites in Malaysia, Thailand and India, following upon his success in setting up Sun's operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela. He also was Sun's Manager of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis. Prior to joining Sun, he held financial management positions at the Hewlett Packard Company, a global technology and services provider. Perry earned his MBA Finance from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a CMA and member of the IMA-PPA chapter. Instructor-Sudha Chadalavada, CPA,CFE Sudha, a CPA and a CFE, has over fifteen years of experience in accounting and finance and currently specializes in SEC Reporting. Sudha has extensive and broad range of work experience including external audit, private company controllership and public company regulatory compliance and reporting. Sudha brings great breadth of expertise and experience in presenting and teaching the CMA review course. Sudha is the current President of the IMA Palo Alto Chapter and also has served on the boards of several non-profit educational associations including IMA Silicon Valley Chapter, IIA San Jose Chapter, and ISACA SV Chapter as well as a club and district officer of Toastmasters' International.