The Year that Started it All

The average time it takes to complete the CMA program is 12 to 18 months. The earnings premium, though,
can last a lifetime.

12 - 18 months
to complete program

Lifetime ROI
Year 1

12 18
months months

How Much More Can You Earn in a Lifetime?

No matter what age you are, your lifetime earnings will increase with the CMA certification*.

Age 53

Age 45

Age 38

Age 22

$100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000

Additional Lifetime Earnings with CMA certification

*Gregory L. Krippel and Sheila Mitchell, CPA. "The CMA Advantage: An Update"

IMA’s 2018 U.S. Salary Survey

Total compensation rises for those with CMA certification.

$150,000

CMA

40%
47%
$100,000
29% No CMA
Total or CPA
compensation
20%

$50,000

$0
20-29 30-39 40-49 ALL

Age groups