Meet your 2012-2013 CMA Campus Reps

If you’re looking for more information about the CMA designation, look no further than your own campus. Find your campus ambassador below and contact them with any questions you may have about the CMA designation or information regarding our upcoming post-secondary events. Araz Mehrabani Capilano University On campus, you’re most likely to find me in the library –  3rd floor Cedar [...]

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CMA Campus Membership

CMA British Columbia’s Campus Membership is a program for university or college students that offers special opportunities to explore the CMA profession and build your resume.

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CMAs Mentoring for Success

To mark the wrap-up and celebrate another successful year of its Mentor Program, CMA BC hosted its second annual Mentor Mixer on Wednesday, June 27 at the Salt Tasting Room in Gastown.

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Becoming a CMA – FAQs #2: Can I work abroad with a CMA?

While the CMA designation is a Canadian designation, CMAs are certainly not limited to working only in Canada. In fact, the value of the designation is recognized globally and there are currently CMA members living and applying their skills and knowledge in more than 90 countries worldwide.

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Becoming a CMA – FAQs #1: What is a typical entry-level position of a CMA Candidate?

Over the past year we’ve interacted with hundreds of students over emails, career fairs, and information sessions. Many of the questions we come across are the same, so we’ve created this new blog series to address some key frequently asked questions.

What is a typical entry-level position for someone starting the CMA program out of university?

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CMA Summer Workforce Panel

On August 10th, 2011 CMA BC hosted over 140 individuals at their Summer Workforce Panel to give aspiring CMAs a unique look at the CMA designation.  The panel was held at the Terminal City Club and featured individuals in various stages of the CMA program. The CMAs and CMA Candidates shared their experiences and advice for overcoming challenges that they [...]

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An Afternoon with a CMA at WorkSafeBC

On August 5, 2011 WorkSafeBC, one of CMA BC’s Elite Employers, opened its doors to a group of post-secondary students for An Afternoon with a CMA. The event gave students the opportunity to learn more about the CMA designation, as well as the many job opportunities available to CMAs and CMA candidates working at WorkSafeBC. A brief introduction about working [...]

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Register now for the September CMA Accelerated Program

The CMA Accelerated Program is a nine or 18-month part-time program that equips students with the accounting skills and knowledge required to challenge the National Entrance Exam. The Accelerated Program is the quickest and most popular option for obtaining the 16 CMA BC prerequisites to become eligible to write the CMA National Entrance Exam and start the CMA Strategic Leadership Program. Over 90% of BC students who’ve successfully completed the Accelerated Program in the past two years have passed the June 2011, Oct 2010 and June 2010 National Entrance Exams.

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Meet Your 2010-2011 CMA Campus Representatives

Contact your CMA Campus Representative for more information about the Certified Management Accounting designation. Campus Representatives are found on Capilano University, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Okanagan College and Simon Fraser University. They will be able answer any questions you may have about the CMA designation or information regarding our upcoming post-secondary events.

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Congratulations to 2010 CMA Scholarship Recipients!

Certified Management Accountants Society of BC offers a number of scholarships to post-secondary students. This year 14 outstanding individuals were awarded a CMA Scholarship worth a $1,500 remission of fees.

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