A management accountant applies his or her professional knowledge and skill in the preparation and presentation of financial and other decision oriented information in such a way as to assist management in the formulation of policies and in the planning and control of the operation of the undertaking.

With differing experience requirements ICMA offers four levels of membership:

• CMA - Certified Management Accountant

• AMA - Associate Management Accountant

• GMA - Graduate Management Accountant

• MAA - Management Accounting Affiliate

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The Institute offers a number of education programs that have received accreditation from Australian universities. Being a CMA means a commitment to a continuous professional development, and the Institute offers seminars, training and other development activities to assist members achieve this objective. For the industry and employer perspective, the Management Accounting 2020 program offers industry-based certification for best practice in decision information and control systems.

Details of membership benefits and services are available in the membership page. The Institute's newsletter, On Target and its web-based research journal, Journal of Applied Management Accounting Research (JAMAR) are available in electronic format on this website. The Institute has a wide ranging activities, in Australia and in its international branches.

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