BeijingJune 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence technology becomes deeply integrated into financial functions, traditional accounting and report generation are increasingly being automated. The demand for financial talent has shifted from “recording the past” to “insight into operations, driving decisions, and creating value.” As a benchmark for high-level capabilities in building future-oriented financial systems, the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification is becoming a key step for finance professionals to complete career transformation and move toward becoming strategic talent.
In active response to industry transformation trends and to genuinely support the career growth of finance professionals, the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) officially launched a CMA exam discount registration campaign today. During the campaign, new registrants will have the opportunity to enjoy a 40% discount on the exam entrance fee. Additionally, a limited number of AI learning materials will be given away to help candidates prepare efficiently and master new financial skills for the intelligent era in advance.
While encouraging new candidates to join, the IMA remains committed to supporting every candidate’s preparation process and learning confidence. To alleviate concerns about exam results, the IMA is simultaneously launching a 30% discount support plan for retakes in 2026, with specific policies as follows:
Candidates who register for the July 2026 CMA Chinese exam but do not pass may take the November 2026 CMA Chinese exam at 70% of the exam fee. This retake discount is only applicable for the November 2026 exam.
Special note: Candidates who registered for the July 2026 CMA Chinese exam but were absent without reason, or who did not take the exam due to missing the appointment scheduling deadline, are not eligible for this 30% retake discount.
The IMA has always adhered to the mission of “empowering finance professionals and leading industry change.” The introduction of this dual discount policy is both a proactive response to the upgrade of financial capabilities in the AI era and a humane support for candidates’ learning processes—by reducing the cost of trial and error, enabling more finance professionals to take the first step in transformation and continue advancing at a lower cost.
The IMA reminds all candidates that the sooner you upgrade your skills in the AI era, the sooner you will seize the initiative in the future workplace. Professionals interested in strategic finance are welcome to follow the IMA’s official channels to learn about registration details and discount terms, and to seize this exclusive discount and retake guarantee opportunity.