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CPA vs CMA

CPA vs CMA: Which Is Best For Your Accounting Career?

Zee Tan

16 Oct 2025

CFA

For those working in accounting or finance, or planning to enter the industry, two of the most respected credentials in the field are the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and the CMA (Certified Management Accountant). Both carry weight on a résumé, both can boost your salary potential, and both show employers that you’re serious about your career. But although their acronyms sound similar, they’re not the same. The CPA is rooted in public accounting, audit, and assurance, while the CMA leans toward ...