The final step to obtain your CMA designation is to successfully complete the CMA Strategic Leadership Program (SLP).

The SLP is presented in two phases, which define what a CMA can do:

The Functional Competencies are:
    strategic management
    risk management and governance
    performance management
    performance measurement
    financial resource management
    financial reporting

The Enabling Competencies are:
    problem solving and decision making
    leadership and group dynamics
    professional and ethical behavior
    communication

Components of the Strategic Leadership Program

SLP Year One - Development Phase
Consists of three modules and the majority of the assessments in this phase will be individually-based.

CMA Case Exam
Upon completion of the SLP Development phase, candidates will be required to write the CMA Case Exam,
which is a four-hour exam to test candidates' understanding of the competencies and higher order skills introduced thus far in the program.  The Case Exam is offered twice per year, in May and September.

SLP Year Two - Application Phase
Consists of three modules and fosters group development based on the Enabling Competencies.

CMA Board Report
The final evaluation component of the SLP is the Board Report.  Candidates will demonstrate in a team, both orally and through a written submission, their mastery of the knowledge and competencies to join the profession and become Certified Management Accountants.

Work Experience
The 24-month practical work experience component runs concurrently with the professional studies component of the SLP.

For more information about the SLP, contact:
info@cma-sask.org