The Certified Management Accountant Program in Kerala, India

CMA PROGRAM – A C-Suite Postgraduate Level Program

The prestigious CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CMA) PROGRAM will be delivered for the Second time in Kerala in July 2026 - Now for the first time in Kozhikode. This C-Suite Postgraduate Level Program qualifies you for the globally recognized CMA designation. The CMA intensive program from the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (Australia & NZ) is world-recognised as the benchmark for those in (or aspiring to) leading roles in strategic finance. The CMA Program consists of two post-graduate level courses, namely: Strategic Cost Management and Strategic Business Analysis.

ICMA(ANZ) has recently signed a collaboration agreement with The Federation of Accounting Professions (TFAC) which has fully endorsed the program to be delivered in Thailand.

Cochin Seminar Dates:

• July 2026 4th - 6th Strategic Cost Management (SCM)
• July 2026 9th - 12th Strategic Business Analysis (SBA)

Venue:

The Raviz Kadavu

NH 17, Calicut Bypass Road, Azhinjillam,

PO, Calicut 673632

Kerala, India

Entry Criteria:

Degree in accounting, or finance, or Commerce, or MBA or equivalent professional qualification in accounting (e.g., TFAC, CIMA, ACCA, CPA)..

Assessments are based on years of experience.

All participants with less than 20 years’ experience need to attend CMA Program and submit the required assignment(s); i.e., between 10-20 years’ experience– One assignment; and less than 10- years’ experience – Two assignments.

Those participants with over 20 years’ experience - Attend the CMA Program (in class assessments only)

NOTE: On the successful completion of all assessments, the candidates will be eligible to apply for Certified Management Accountant level membership. On paying the annual membership fee (A$220) they can use the post-nominals CMA.

Dr Chris D'Souza, FCMA (ANZ), FCPA (Australia), FCA (ICAI), PhD

Deputy CEO & CFO — Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Australia

With nearly five decades of accounting and finance experience, Dr Chris DSouza is a respected leader in the global management accounting community. As the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Australia (CMA Australia), he plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction, financial sustainability, and governance of the Institute — home to one of the world’s most prestigious professional accounting programs.

A Fellow Certified Management Accountant (FCMA), Fellow Certified Public Accountant (FCPA Australia), and Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA ICAI), Dr DSouza also holds a PhD in Accounting and Business Management from Wharton Global Business School.

As Program Director and Lead Trainer of the internationally renowned CMA Program, Dr DSouza delivers cutting-edge strategic management accounting courses to professionals across the world. His Global Zoom Program attracts over 150 participants from 26 countries every March and September, while his face-to-face programs span major South Asian cities — with expansion to Ontario, Canada in 2025.

Before joining CMA Australia, he held senior finance and leadership roles in diverse industries and countries, including as part of the executive team that led the ASX listing of Redbubble Ltd, a global online marketplace for independent artists.

Today, Dr DSouza combines academic excellence with corporate insight — dedicated to empowering management accountants worldwide with the strategic, analytical, and ethical skills needed to lead in a rapidly changing global business environment.

Why become a CMA?

• A gateway to a more successful business career with higher earning potential, commanding a salary 28% greater than non-certified peers in Australia; and 56% more globally.
• A variety of positions with titles from financial analyst and controller to vice president- finance and chief financial officer (CFO).
• The potential for increases in salary, even during a difficult economic environment.
• Greater credibility both domestically and abroad as a strategic advisor and business partner
• A passport to a variety of businesses, from multinational corporations to small and mid-size firms operating in countries all over the world.

Need more information: Call the program directors:

ICMA ANZ

Dr Chris D'Souza (Dr Chris) - +61 437 120862

Email: [email protected]

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