Becoming a CMA offers many perks that will have positive impact on your career, such as the following:
- Enhanced credibility
- Gain the respect of colleagues, among others
- Global recognition of competence in a specialized field
- Competitive edge in terms of greater job opportunities
- Higher pay and benefits (survey says CMAs earn between $20,000-$30,000 more per year than non-certified accountants)
- Membership to a world-renowned professional organization
- Promotion and career advancement