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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.
Being a Certified Management Accountant of New Zealand – CMA(NZ) means a commitment to continuous professional development throughout their career. The Institute offers seminars, training, and other development activities to assist members achieve this objective. For the industry and employer perspective, the Institute offers industry-based certification for best practice in decision information and control systems.
The CMA(NZ) offers five designations with differing education and experience requirements:
- CMA(NZ) – Certified Management Accountant of New Zealand
- GMA(NZ) – Graduate Management Accountant of New Zealand
- RBA(NZ) – Registered Business Accountant of New Zealand
- RCA(NZ) – Registered Cost Accountant of New Zealand
- CAT(NZ) – Certified Accounting Technician of New Zealand
The Institute is a Charter Member of the International Management Accounting Collaborative.