Certified Management Accountant
Your route out of routine accounting and into strategic decision-making — taught in Jordan for more than twenty years.
in Jordan
The CMA from the US Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has two parts, taught at Sarh over 150 hours in person or online. Around 80% of our students pass at the first attempt.
Why study CMA at Sarh?
The syllabus alone is not what makes the difference — it is how it is taught and the support that stays with you until exam day.
IMA Gold-tier provider
Sarh holds IMA’s Gold tier, which earns our students a discount on membership and exam fees.
Highest pass rates in Jordan
Around 80% of our students pass the exam at the first attempt.
More than twenty years
Two decades of teaching professional certifications to accountants and finance staff.
Slides written in-house
Summaries and slide decks we prepare ourselves, focused on what actually comes up in the exam.
The full HOCK syllabus
Printable e-books covering the whole exam, kept up to date.
Question bank and mock exams
More than 4,000 questions with worked answers, and unlimited practice exams.
Attend the way that suits you
Same lectures, same instructor, same materials — only where you sit changes. You can move between in-person and online during the course without losing anything.
- In person — interactive lectures at Sarh, with live discussion and classroom exercises.
- Live online — the same session at the same time, with full interaction with the instructor and the group.
- Recordings — if you cannot attend, the recording reaches you and stays available for seven days.
The syllabus
Accredited by the Institute of Management Accountants, in two independent parts you can sit in whichever order suits you.
Part 1 — Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics six sections
| Section | What it covers | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| External Financial Reporting Decisions | Preparing and analysing financial statements under international standards. | 15% |
| Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting | Operating and capital budgets, and forecasting techniques. | 20% |
| Performance Management | Variance analysis and measuring the performance of centres and responsibilities. | 20% |
| Cost Management | Costing systems, overhead allocation and efficiency analysis. | 15% |
| Internal Controls | Internal control and governance over financial reporting. | 15% |
| Technology and Analytics | Data analysis and the effect of technology on financial decisions. | 15% |
Part 2 — Strategic Financial Management six sections
| Section | What it covers | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Statement Analysis | Ratios, and reading performance and risk. | 20% |
| Corporate Finance | Capital structure, sources of finance and dividend policy. | 20% |
| Decision Analysis | Pricing, make-or-buy decisions and profitability analysis. | 25% |
| Risk Management | Identifying financial risk and hedging instruments. | 10% |
| Investment Decisions | Appraising capital projects and discounted cash flows. | 10% |
| Professional Ethics | Professional conduct under the IMA code. | 15% |
Study materials
You need nothing from outside. What we hand you covers the exam end to end, from the textbook to the last question in the bank.
- The HOCK International curriculum — printable e-books for both parts, kept up to date.
- Slide decks written at Sarh — in-house summaries that condense the syllabus onto what the exam asks.
- Online question bank — more than 4,000 questions, each with a worked explanation.
- Unlimited mock exams — same format and timing as the real thing.
An IMA Gold-tier course provider
Sarh International is recognised by the US Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as a Gold-tier training provider — the highest tier the institute awards its training partners.
Exam information
Everything you need to know before booking, from entry requirements to fees.
| Course length | 150 training hours across two parts, with a study break between them for the Part 1 exam. |
| Entry requirements | A university degree. The subject of the degree does not matter. |
| Exam language | The exam is sat in English. |
| Exam format | 100 multiple-choice questions per part, plus essay questions. |
| Pass mark | 360 out of 500. |
| Where you sit it | AMIDEAST in Amman, and other accredited centres across the Arab world. |
| Exam fees | About US$1,500 for membership, registration and both exams, paid to IMA in stages and separate from the course fee. |
Your route to the certificate
From the first lecture to the designation, step by step.
Enrol
On enrolment you receive the curriculum, the slide decks and the online question bank.
Sit Part 1
The course opens with Part 1 and runs for about three months.
Study break
An optional break of two months to a year to prepare for and sit the Part 1 exam.
Sit Part 2
Attend Part 2 and prepare for its exam, with full support from the instructor.
Certification
Passing both parts earns you the CMA designation from IMA.
Graduates
Hundreds of accountants and finance professionals have passed the CMA with Sarh and moved into senior roles in companies and banks across Jordan and the region.
I want to thank Sarh International Consulting and Training, which was the main reason I took up the Management Accountant course. I value how they followed up with us throughout, their care in getting the material across in the clearest possible way, and their continued support right up to passing the exam. Thank you for a distinguished effort.
Farah Al-TaaniMSc Accounting student — Yarmouk UniversitySarh is among the first companies to support professional certifications, and it plays a real part in helping new graduates enter the job market. The instructors did a great deal to simplify the material, and the summaries we were given were prepared to a high standard — I never needed to turn to any other source. By the grace of God first, then my parents’ blessing and Sarh’s efforts, I passed the exam.
Majd MuslehCentral Bank of JordanI chose to take the Management Accountant course with Sarh for several reasons, chiefly their good reputation in the field and the calibre of their instructors. I relied mainly on the notes they prepared, which were comprehensive and clear and helped me a great deal in understanding and retaining the material. I am grateful for the complete support they give students, whether in the material itself, the quality of the instructors or the learning environment. I must also thank the staff for their considerable help.
Kamel QundahFrequently asked
What candidates ask us most before enrolling.
How many questions are in the online question bank?
More than 4,000 questions and answers, each with an explanation of why the correct answer is correct.
What is the pass rate?
Around 80% of our CMA students pass at the first attempt, among the highest rates in Jordan.
Do I get a discount on the exam fees?
Yes. As an accredited IMA provider, our students receive a discount on membership and exam fees. Contact us for the terms currently in force.
Does my English need to be strong?
Do not worry about the language barrier; you will pick up most of the terminology step by step during the course.
Is the online lecture recorded?
Yes. If you cannot attend, the recording reaches you and stays available for seven consecutive days.
Is the course five months without a break?
No. There is a break after Part 1 to study for and sit its exam, and then Part 2 begins.
Are the materials printed or digital?
Digital books that you can print, plus slide decks prepared at Sarh.
Does the course fee include the exams?
No. The course fee covers the training and the materials. Exam fees are paid to IMA when you book.
How much are the exam fees?
Membership, registration and both exams come to about US$1,500, paid to IMA directly in stages and separate from the course fee.
What other resources will I need?
None. The curriculum, the slides and the question bank cover the exam in full.
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The route to CMA is not as hard as you imagine. All you need are the right tools and materials, and an instructor who has walked hundreds of students through it before you.
