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GLOBAL
RECOGNITION OF
CMA
QUALIFICATION
Benchmarking of
Intermediate and Final Course of
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
by UK NARIC*
W ith the objective of enhancing the recognition and professional opportunities for its students and members across the globe,
the International Affairs Committee and Professional Development & CPD Committee of the Institute had engaged UK
NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre in United Kingdom) to conduct an independent benchmarking study for
evaluating the comparability of the CMA Intermediate and Final Course in the context of the UK and UAE education systems.
UK NARIC is the designated national agency in the United Kingdom for the recognition of international qualifications and
professional skills. As the National Agency, managed on behalf of the UK Government, UK NARIC is the internationally respected
voice in qualification recognition offering impartial, trusted judgement on international qualifications. UK NARIC has the largest
database of international qualifications in the world, with over 5,000 qualifications from more than 200 countries.

UK NARIC has made the following comparability levels recommendations in the context of the
UK & UAE education system:
Course UK Qualifications UAE Qualifications
CMA Intermediate RQF Level 6 QF Emirates Level 7
Course (Bachelor’s Degree Standard) (Bachelor’s Degree Standard)
RQF Level 7 QF Emirates Level 9
CMA Final Course
(Master’s Degree Standard) (Master’s Degree Standard)
Link to the benchmarking results of CMA qualification published in UK NARIC website:
https://www.ecctis.com/news.aspx?NewsId=1138
This independent benchmarking of the CMA qualification would ensure widespread, international acceptance of CMA qualification. The
benchmarking results would strengthen the position of CMA members and help corporates gain a better understanding on the relevance and
standing of the CMA qualification. It would also provide opportunities for higher studies and enhanced professional opportunities for CMA
members/ semi qualified professionals in UK, Middle East and other foreign jurisdictions accepting NARIC evaluation.

*Due to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, the UK NARIC national recognition agency function was re-titled as UK ENIC on 1st March 2021, operated
and managed by Ecctis Limited. From 1st March 2021, international benchmarking findings are published under the Ecctis name.

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