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Certified Management Accountant Certification: What Is It, and Should You Get It? 

Patriot Software

Are you an accounting professional hungry for new accolades, knowledge, and ways to stand out from the competition? If so, you might be interested in getting your certified management accountant certification. You can expand your financial planning and strategic financial management skills through this CMA certification.

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Dual Certifications Mean Big Bucks for Accountants

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Accountants in the U.S. who earned the CMA and CPA designations make more than $38,000 than their noncertified counterparts, according to the 2023 Global Salary Survey from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Accountants who are CPAs only earn a median base salary of $126,274, according to the survey.

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Here’s the Projected Pay Range for Seven Accounting and Tax Roles in 2024

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Randstad found that the most in-demand jobs in accounting and finance for 2024 are: accounts payable/accounts receivable clerk, accounting manager, controller, financial analyst, and staff accountant.

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What professional accounting certifications might an accountant earn?

Wendy Tietz

In the United Stated, accountants have a variety of certifications from which to choose to enhance their skill sets and further their career prospects.

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IMA Unveils New FMAA Certification

CPA Practice

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) launched a new certification on Nov. 29 focused on foundational financial and managerial accounting knowledge. The FMAA has no prerequisites to pursue the certification, the IMA said.

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Here’s the Projected Pay Range for Seven Accounting and Tax Roles in 2024

CPA Practice

Randstad found that the most in-demand jobs in accounting and finance for 2024 are: accounts payable/accounts receivable clerk, accounting manager, controller, financial analyst, and staff accountant.

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Accountant Vs. Controller: What's the difference?

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Accountant Vs. Controller Controllers and accountants often share the same responsibilities and roles. A controller, however, is the more senior position responsible for managing accounting-related activities within the company. Candidates must hold a CPA license to be eligible for higher-ranking accountant positions.

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