The CSCA® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis) program is designed to prepare accountants and finance professionals to become key players in the strategy management process at their organizations.
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To earn the CSCA, you must:
To maintain your certification, you must:
40 to 75 hours of study suggested, depending on your level of expertise.
CSCA program entry provides two years to pass the exam.
The CSCA is offered via two exam windows per year in March and September.
CSCA exam fees ONLY: $600
CSCA exam fees PLUS IMA Strategy and Competitive Analysis Learning Series®: $1,295
IMA Strategy and Competitive Analysis Learning Series® ONLY: $695
For a bachelor’s degree: Educational transcripts should be mailed directly from your college/university to CSCAqualification@imanet.org. Documents should be translated in English and in PDF format.
For a certification: An official letter (in English and in PDF format) from an approved certifying organization confirming you are a qualified member should be emailed directly from the certifying organization to CSCAqualification@imanet.org.
More details about accredited colleges/universities and qualifying accounting or finance certifications can be found in the CSCA Handbook.
If you have questions regarding your educational documents, please email CSCAqualification@imanet.org.
Candidates who submit a bachelor’s degree for their qualification must also submit proof of two consecutive years of professional business experience. To validate your work experience, please complete this online CSCA Experience Requirement Form.
If you have questions regarding your work experience, please email CSCAworkexperience@imanet.org.
CSCAs thrive at diverse organizations including: small, mid-sized, and large companies; non-profits; government entities; and academia. Some of our CSCAs work at 3M, Caterpillar, Capital One, IBM, Intuit, Microsoft, Nestle, Oracle, Pfizer, and Shell. CSCAs succeed in positions from staff accountant to CEO.
When you register for the CSCA exam, you will receive an exam authorization number.
Leverage the various resources available to prepare for the exam. Decide on the combination of resources needed to craft your study plan.
Visit Prometric’s website to select your exam date. Exams are offered in March and September.
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