Entrance Exam

First-Time Writers (Course-by-Course)

Students who have completed all exam prerequisites as part of individual coursework completed through post-secondary studies may qualify to write the CMA National Entrance Exam.

Students are required to provide transcripts showing successful completion of all courses covering the 16 syllabus topic areas, as outlined by the Advanced Standing Guide.  Exemption will be granted for the 16 syllabus topics if 60% (or a grade of C) or higher has been achieved in the topic areas.

First-time writers qualifying for the exam through the course-by-course pathway are required to enroll in available Entrance Exam Prep Courses (Review Series and Simulation Series) upon registration for the entrance exam. 

To qualify for the exam through individual coursework, please arrange to have your official college or university transcripts, or ICES report sent to the CMA British Columbia student advisor.  A Transcript Review Form  is also required to be submitted to our office.

As it can take up to 2-3 weeks to receive your transcript review, please ensure that you submit your transcripts and Transcript Review Form at least three weeks before the exam registration deadline.

For more information about Transcript Reviews or the Advanced Standing Guide, please contact:

Peter Ferguson, Programs Coordinator
Direct: 604.484.7062
Email: peter@cmabc.com

Conditional Eligibility

Students who have completed 14 or more of the 16 required topics and are enrolled in classes to complete the final required topics may be eligible to conditionally register for the Entrance Exam. To qualify for conditional eligibility the student must submit transcripts confirming enrolment in the remaining courses with the exam registration documents. All required courses covering the 16 syllabus topics areas must be completed by April 30, 2010 (for the June Exam) or August 31, 2010 (for the October Exam). Official transcripts confirming successful completion of these courses must be received by CMA British Columbia by May 31, 2010 (for the June Exam) or September 30, 2010 (for the October Exam). If transcripts showing successful course completion are not received by this deadline the student will not be eligible to write the exam and will not qualify for a refund for exam prep courses.

For more information about conditional eligibility, please contact:

Peter Ferguson, Programs Coordinator
Direct: 604.484.7062
Email: peter@cmabc.com

Exam Registration

The deadline for first-time writers to register for the June 2010 exam is April 9, and for the October 2010 exam is August 6.

Once you receive confirmation that you are eligible to attempt the National Entrance Exam the following documentation is required:

if you are already a CMA student member, you can also register for the Entrance Exam online.

For more information about the CMA National Entrance Exam, please contact:

Peter Ferguson, Programs Coordinator
Direct: 604.484.7062
Email: peter@cmabc.com

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