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About CMA Foundation 2024

The Institute of Cost Management Accountants of India (ICMAI) has opened the CMA Foundation June 2024 registration till January 31, 2024. The CMA Foundation June 2024 exam will be conducted on June 16, 2024. Candidates can register for CMA Foundation June exam from the official website - eicmai.in. The exam will be conducted in offline mode at test centres across the country.

The CMA Foundation exam is the entry-level course for the Cost and Management Accounting consisting of 4 papers. The CMA Foundation exam is conducted twice every year - June and December. The registration for CMA Foundation is open throughout the year. However, candidates will be required to register before a cut-off date to appear for a specific session.

Exemption to CAT Pass out Students for pursuing CMA Course

The ICMAI has announced an exemption for CAT pass-out candidates under CMA Intermediate Course syllabus course. As per the recent notification, such candidates are now exempted from appearing in the Business Laws and Ethics (BLE) paper of CMA Intermediate.

What is the CMA Foundation Exam?

The CMA Foundation exam is the first level of the Certified Management Accountant course and is conducted twice in a year: Once in June and then again in December. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) conducts the national-level CMA Foundation exam in an offline centre mode.

CMA Foundation Exam Pattern

As per the CMA Foundation paper pattern, the frequency of the exam is twice a year - in June and in December. Candidates can register and fill the exam form for any session as their convenience. There are total 4 papers in CMA Foundation exam. ICMAI had released the CMA foundation syllabus 2022 which came in effect from June 2023 term. CMA Foundation exam under 2016 syllabus has been discontinued now.

CMA Foundation syllabus 2024 (New syllabus)

Paper No.


Paper Name


Paper 1

Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication

Paper 2

Fundamentals of Financial and Cost Accounting

Paper 3

Fundamentals of Business Mathematics and Statistics

Paper 4

Fundamentals of Business Economics and Management

CMA Foundation Old syllabus

PapersSubjects
Paper – 1Fundamentals of Economics & Management
Paper – 2Fundamentals of Accounting
Paper – 3Fundamentals of Laws & Ethics
Paper – 4Fundamentals of Business Mathematics & Statistics

To prepare for the exam, candidates should refer to the official CMA Foundation study material .

Passing Criteria for CMA Foundation

To qualify the CMA Foundation exam, candidates need to secure a minimum of 40% marks in each subject and a total aggregate of 50% in all the papers.

CMA Foundation 2024 Highlights

Full Exam NameCMA Foundation
Conducting BodyTHE INSTITUTE OF COST ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
Frequency of Conduct2 times a year
Exam LevelNational Level Exam
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Application Fee (General)6000 Rs [Online]
Mode of ExamOffline
Exam Duration3 Hours

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CMA Foundation 2024 Important Dates

Upcoming Dates and Events

16 Jun, 2024

Exam - June Session- paper-1, paper-2, paper-3 & paper-4 (syllabus-2022) | Mode: Offline

11 Jul, 2024

Result - June Session | Mode: Online

Past Dates and Events

23 Apr, 2024

Late Fee Application - June session last date (with late fee of Rs.500/-) | Mode: Online

16 Apr, 2024

Application - June Session- last date for receipt of application forms | Mode: Online

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CMA Foundation 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) prescribes official eligibility criteria of the CMA Foundation exam on its official website. Before filling the application form, candidates should check the official eligibility requirements. Given below CMA Foundation eligibility criteria 2024 can be checked by candidates before they fill the application form-

  • Should have passed class 10 or equivalent exam from a recognized board or institution

  • Should have passed the Senior Secondary Examination under the 10+2 scheme of a recognized board or examination recognized by the central government or has passed the National Diploma in commerce examination conducted by AICTE or any State Board of Technical Education under All India Council, or the Diploma in Rural Service examination conducted by the National Council of Higher Education.

Note- Those who are waiting for their final results can also apply on a provisional basis for CMA Foundation exam

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | NEFT | Other

ICMAI keeps the registration for CMA Foundation open throughout the year. However, candidates need to check the cutoff dates for registration before filling the application form. The cut-off date for registration for December session is July 31 of that calendar year and for June session the cut-off date for registration is January 31 of that calendar year.

Documents required for registration

1. An attested copy of Class 10 certificate/ marksheet

2. An attested copy of Class 12 certificate/ mark sheet

3. Three passport size photos of the candidate

Steps to register for CMA Foundation Exam 2024:

Step 1 - Visit the official website of ICMAI - icmai.in/studentswebsite
Step 2 - Click on the link "Online Admission"
Step 3 - Select the option "Apply for Foundation" and generate login credentials
Step 4 - Fill the CMA Foundation application form; upload documents and make payment
Step 5 - Download the confirmation receipt and save it for future reference

CMA Foundation Registration Fees 2024

OralPostal
60006000

Cutoff Dates

TermLast date to register

For June term

January 31 of the same calendar year

For December term

July 31 of the same calendar year

CMA Foundation Exam Form 2024

The CMA Foundation exam application form for June 2024 session is currently open. The last date for receipt for CMA Foundation exam form is April 16, 2024. Candidates desiring to appear for the June 2024 session of CMA Foundation examination were required to fill the exam form in online mode.

Inland candidates have to pay exam fees of Rs. 1200, apart from the application and course fees.

Application Fees

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OBC, GeneralOnlineFemale, Male, Transgender₹ 6000
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Fundamentals of economics and management (FEM)-fundamentals of economics-

Fundamentals of economics and management (FEM)-fundamentals of economics: Unit 01
Basic concepts of economics-micro and macro economics
The fundamentals of economics
Utility, wealth, production
Theory of demand (meaning, determinants of demand, law of demand, elasticity of demand-price, income and cross elasticity) and supply (meaning, determinants, law of supply and elasticity of supply)
Equilibrium
Theory of production (meaning, factors, laws of production-law of variable proportion, laws of returns to scale)
Cost of production (concept of costs, short-run and long-run costs, average and marginal costs, total, fixed and variable costs)
Fundamentals of economics and management (FEM)-fundamentals of economics: Unit 02
Forms of market
Pricing strategies in various forms of markets
Fundamentals of economics and management (FEM)-fundamentals of economics: Unit 03
Money and banking
Definition of money, types, features, and functions
Definition, functions, utility, principles of banking
Commercial banks, central bank
Measures of credit control and money market

Fundamentals of economics and management (FEM)-fundamentals of management+

Fundamentals of economics and management (FEM)-fundamentals of management: Unit 01
Management Process
Introduction, planning, organizing, staffing, leading, control, communication, coordination
Concept of power, authority, delegation of authority, responsibility, accountability
Leadership and motivation-concept and theories
Decision-making-types of decisions, decision-making process

Fundamentals of accounting (FOA)-fundamentals of financial accounting+

Fundamentals of accounting (FOA)-fundamentals of financial accounting: Unit 01
Accounting fundamentals
Accounting principles, concepts, and conventions
Capital and revenue transactions-capital and revenue expenditures, capital and revenue receipts
Double entry system, books of prime entry, subsidiary books, cash book
Journal, ledger, trial balance
Depreciation-methods (straight line and diminishing balance methods only)
Rectification of errors
Opening entries, transfer entries, adjustment entries, closing entries
Bank reconciliation statements
Fundamentals of accounting (FOA)-fundamentals of financial accounting: Unit 02
Accounting for special transactions
Bills of exchange (excluding accommodation bill, insolvency)
Consignment (cost price, invoice price, commission, and valuation of stock)
Joint venture
Fundamentals of accounting (FOA)-fundamentals of financial accounting: Unit 03
Preparation of final accounts
Of a profit making concern (for sole proprietorship concern only): (i) Accounting treatment of bad debts, reserve for bad and doubtful debts, provision for discount on debtors and provision for discount on creditors
Of a profit making concern (for sole proprietorship concern only): (ii) preparation of trading account, profit and loss account and balance sheet
Of a not-for-profit making concern: (i) Preparation of receipts and payments account, (ii) preparation of income and expenditure account

Fundamentals of accounting (FOA)-fundamentals of cost accounting+

Fundamentals of accounting (FOA)-fundamentals of cost accounting: Unit 01
Fundamentals of cost accounting
Meaning, definition, significance of cost accounting, its relationship with financial accounting and management accounting
Classification of costs
Format of cost sheet

Fundamentals of laws and ethics (FLE)-fundamentals of commercial laws+

Fundamentals of laws and ethics (FLE)-fundamentals of commercial laws: Unit 01
Indian contracts act, 1872
Essential elements of a contract, offer, and acceptance
Void and voidable agreements
Consideration, legality of object, and consideration
Capacity of parties, free consent
Quasi contracts, contingent contracts
Performance of contracts
Discharge of contracts
Breach of contract and remedies for breach of contract
Fundamentals of laws and ethics (FLE)-fundamentals of commercial laws: Unit 02
Sale of goods act, 1930
Definition
Transfer of ownership
Conditions and warranties
Performance of the contract of sale
Rights of unpaid vendor
Auction sales
Fundamentals of laws and ethics (FLE)-fundamentals of commercial laws: Unit 03
Negotiable instruments act, 1881
Negotiable instruments-characteristics of negotiable instruments
Definitions of promissory note, bill of exchange, and cheque
Differences between promissory note, bill of exchange, and cheque
Crossing-meaning, definition, and types of crossing

Fundamentals of laws and ethics (FLE)-fundamentals of ethics+

Fundamentals of laws and ethics (FLE)-fundamentals of ethics: Unit 01
Ethics and business
Ethics-meaning, importance
The “seven principles of public life”-selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
The relationship between ethics and law
Ethics in business

Fundamentals of business mathematics and statistics (FBMS)-fundamentals of business mathematics+

Fundamentals of business mathematics and statistics (FBMS)-fundamentals of business mathematics: Unit 01
Arithmetic
Ratios, variations, and proportions
Simple and compound interest
Arithmetic progression and geometric progression
Fundamentals of business mathematics and statistics (FBMS)-fundamentals of business mathematics: Unit 02
Algebra
Set theory
Indices and logarithms (basic concepts)
Permutation and combinations (basic concepts)
Quadratic equations (basic concepts)

Fundamentals of business mathematics and statistics (FBMS)-fundamentals of business statistics+

Fundamentals of business mathematics and statistics (FBMS)-fundamentals of business statistics: Unit 01
Statistical representation of data
Diagrammatic representation of data
Frequency distribution
Graphical representation of frequency distribution-histogram, frequency polygon curve, ogive, pie-chart
Fundamentals of business mathematics and statistics (FBMS)-fundamentals of business statistics: Unit 02
Measures of central tendency and dispersion
Mean, median, mode, mean deviation
Range, quartiles, and quartile deviation
Standard deviation
Coefficient of variation
Karl Pearson and Bowley’s coefficient of skewness
Fundamentals of business mathematics and statistics (FBMS)-fundamentals of business statistics: Unit 03
Correlation and regression
Scatter diagram
Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation
Regression lines, regression equations, regression coefficients
Fundamentals of business mathematics and statistics (FBMS)-fundamentals of business statistics: Unit 04
Probability
Independent and dependent events; mutually exclusive events
Total and compound probability; Bayes theorem; mathematical expectation
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To prepare for the CMA Foundation exam, candidates should refer to the official study material provided by the institute. The study material provided by ICMAI is available in pdf format and can be downloaded by candidates free of cost. ICMAI does not charge any additional amount for allowing candidates to access the pdf study material.

CMA Foundation Study material

Paper name

Details

Paper 1

Fundamentals of Economics and Management

Paper 2

Fundamentals of Accounting

Paper 3

Fundamentals of Commercial Laws & Ethics

Paper 4

Fundamentals of Business Mathematics and Statistics


CMA Foundation 2024 Exam Pattern

Details related to the CMA Foundation exam mode, duration of the exam, number of papers included, type and number of questions marks, marks allotment and marking scheme is mentioned in the CMA exam pattern. ICMAI prescribes the exam pattern officially for the CMA Foundation exam.

CMA Foundation Exam Pattern 2024

ParticularsDetails

Exam format

MCQ

Total marks

100/paper

Number of papers

4

Number of questions

50

Marking scheme2 marks for each correct answer
Mode of examOffline centre based
Negative MarkingNo
Type of questions

Objective


The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) will release the CMA Foundation June 2024 admit card in online mode tentatively one week before the exam. The admit card is released for those candidates who have filled the exam application form. It will be mandatory for all candidates to download the admit card and carry the same on the CMA Foundation 2024 exam day.

How to download CMA Foundation admit card

  1. Go to the official website and click on the download link for admit card

  2. Select the course “Foundation” from the drop-down menu

  3. Enter your CMA Foundation registration number and click on the show status option after entering your registration number

  4. The CMA Foundation admit card will appear on the screen

  5. Download and save a copy for future references

Documents Required at Exam

  • CMA Foundation admit card
  • Government ID Proof such as Aadhaar card/ pan card/ voter ID card

ICMAI will declare the CMA Foundation June 2024 result in online mode on July 11, 2024.  Candidates can check their results simply by logging into their registered accounts. In case a candidate is not satisfied with the result, he/she can apply for the verification of answer sheets within 30 days of the declaration of the CMA Foundation Result. A verification fee of Rs.250 for each paper is to be paid by candidates.

How to download CMA Foundation result

Step 1: Visit the official ICMAI website - icmai.in

Step 2: Enter the identification number or registration number and click on "View Result"

Step 3: CMA Foundation result 2024 will appear on the screen

Step 4: Download and save the result for future reference

Passing criteria for CMA Foundation result

To qualify CMA Foundation exam, candidates should secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and a total aggregate of 50% in all the papers.

What after qualifying the CMA Foundation exam?

Successfully qualified candidates can register for the next level of Certified Management Accountant course which is CMA Intermediate .

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question:Where can I find the CMA Foundation study material for June 2024 exams?

Answer:

CMA Foundation study material is available on the official website of ICMAI. It is available in pdf format and can be downloaded free of cost.

Question:What is the next level of exam after CMA Foundation?

Answer:

After qualifying CMA Foundation exam, candidates can register for CMA Intermediate exam which is the second level of Certified Management Accountant course.

Question:What is the CMA Foundation exam application fee?

Answer:

CMA Foundation exam fee is Rs. 1200. The fees can be paid in online mode.

Question:What is the CMA Foundation registration fee?

Answer:

Candidates who want to fill the CMA Foundation registration form need to pay the registration fee of Rs. 6000.

Question:How many papers are there in CMA Foundation exam?

Answer:

As per the CMA Foundation syllabus 2024, there are a total of 4 papers in the exam

Question:What is the paper pattern of CMA Foundation exam 2024?

Answer:

CMA Foundation is the first level of the Certified Management Accountant course. As per the exam pattern, ICMAI will conduct the CMA Foundation exam in offline centre mode.

Question:Is there any negative marking in CMA Foundation exam?

Answer:

As per the exam pattern, there is no negative marking in the CMA Foundation exam.

Question:What is the last date to register for CMA Foundation exam June 2024 session?

Answer:

The last date to fill the CMA Foundation registration June 2024 session is January 31, 2024.

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I need the CMA foundation material and foundation exam paper

Sajal Trivedi 4th Feb, 2024

Hello aspirant,

The CMA foundation exam question papers are made available on the official website of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). There are CMA Foundation Question papers available by year. The first level of the Chartered Management Accountancy course is called CMA Foundation. The CMA Foundation Exam is offered in June and December of each year.

To download the previous year cma papers, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.

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Hope this information helps you.


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I filled form and did the payment 4 days back i still havent received registration no. or any confirmation email that i have been officially registered in icmai.. How much time does it take?

Tanya Gupta 9th Feb, 2024

Hello,


It usually takes 5-7 days for getting confirmation and the registration number through email. However, if you have still not received any confirmation, I highly recommend you to connect with the support team or the concerned authority regarding this because there might have been some technical issue with the website and it's best to connect with the support team to get the best solution.


Hope this helps,

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if i fail in CMA Foundation Exam, and i have to attempt again for exam. Does i have to register again or i have pay registration fees again? or Just i have to pay for Examination form?

Nithya 17th Aug, 2022

Hello Aspirant,

Hope you are doing well. If you fail the CMA Foundation Exam and are attempting it again you must register for the exam and pay the exam fee again. As long as you retake the exam within the 3 year period, you don't have to pay the program entrance fee again. You only need to retake the exam part that was not cleared.

All the best!

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Kushagra Singh 2nd Jul, 2022

Hi,

I hope you are concerned to CMA (Cost and Management Accountant) Foundation Exam . It is organised by The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India. The duration of the exam is 3 hours.

To be eligible for the exam, candidate needs to pass class 12/diploma from recognized board . It is going to be conducted on 8th July,2022 , the last date for registration was on 25 Feb 2022 .

Positions that are offered are Consultancy, jobs in PSU and private companies or even you can open your own practice.

I hope it clarifies your doubt.

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