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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Monte Swain, PhD, CMA, CPA, CGMA. If you’re planning a career in the world of accounting or finance, two distinctions have the branding impact and bench strength you need. Invest your time and effort into stacking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) letters behind your name.

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Dual Certifications Mean Big Bucks for Accountants

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Accountants in the U.S. who earned the CMA and CPA designations make more than $38,000 than their noncertified counterparts, according to the 2023 Global Salary Survey from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Accountants who are CPAs only earn a median base salary of $126,274, according to the survey.

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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff

Dual Certifications Mean Big Bucks for Accountants

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