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CMA Foundation Coaching by Stride Edutech

Start Your CMA Journey with the Strongest Foundation

CMA Foundation is the first level of the Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA – India) qualification offered by ICMAI.
Stride Edutech provides expert-led coaching to help students understand core commerce subjects, develop strong analytical skills, and clear CMA Foundation on the first attempt.

Students from India and the Gulf countries (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia) trust Stride for structured CMA Foundation training.

What is CMA Foundation?

CMA Foundation is the entry-level exam for students who wish to become Cost and Management Accountants in India.

It tests your knowledge in economics, accounting, mathematics, business laws, and management concepts.

After clearing CMA Foundation, students can directly join CMA Intermediate.

Who Can Join CMA Foundation?

You are eligible if you meet the following criteria:

  • Completed Class 10 (can register)
  • Appeared for / Completed Class 12 (to write exam)
  • Students from any stream (Commerce / Science / Arts)
  • Working professionals wanting to shift to finance or costing

Stride helps with complete ICMAI registration & guidance.

Subjects in CMA Foundation Course

CMA Foundation has 4 papers, all objective-based examinations.

Paper 1: Fundamentals of Business Laws & Business Communication

  • Legal aspects of business

  • Contracts

  • Company basics

  • Business ethics

  • Business communication

Paper 2: Fundamentals of Financial & Cost Accounting

  • Accounting principles

  • Journal, ledger, trial balance

  • Cost accounting basics

  • Cost sheet

  • Inventory and material costing

Paper 3: Fundamentals of Business Mathematics & Statistics

  • Arithmetic

  • Algebra

  • Commercial math

  • Measures of central tendency

  • Probability & correlation

Paper 4: Fundamentals of Business Economics & Management

  • Micro & macro economics

  • Demand & supply

  • Market structures

  • Basics of management

  • Business processes

Duration

  • CMA Foundation: 6–8 months

  • Exams conducted twice a year (June & December)

Why Choose Stride Edutech for CMA Foundation?

Stride provides everything you need to PASS quickly and confidently:

  • Expert CA/CMA Faculty
  • Live Online + Offline Classroom Coaching
  • Full ICMAI Syllabus Coverage
  • Simplified Notes & Study Materials
  • Weekly Tests & Monthly Assessments
  • Full-Length Mock Exams
  • Revision Marathons
  • Personal Doubt-Clearing Support
  • Flexibility for Gulf Time Zones

Stride’s proven methodology gives students the best chance to clear in their first attempt.

Who Is This Course Ideal For?

  • Class 11 & 12 students

  • Students choosing a finance career

  • Commerce stream learners

  • Working students preferring online access

  • Gulf-based Indian students

Career Path After CMA Foundation

After clearing CMA Foundation, students can proceed to:

  • CMA Intermediate
  • Practical training under CMA
  • Finance, accounting, costing entry roles (during studies)

 

Long-term careers include:

  • Cost Accountant

  • Financial Analyst

  • Internal Auditor

  • Cost Controller

  • Budget Analyst

  • Management Accountant

Expected Stipend During Training

  • India: ₹10,000 – ₹20,000 per month
  • Gulf: AED 1,000 – 2,500 per month

Stride’s CMA Foundation Roadmap

1️⃣ Free Counseling & Eligibility Check
2️⃣ ICMAI Registration Support
3️⃣ Live Classes (Online/Offline)
4️⃣ Weekly Tests & Concept Practice
5️⃣ Mock Exams
6️⃣ Final Revision Marathon
7️⃣ Appear for Exam (June/Dec)
8️⃣ Move to CMA Intermediate

Start Your CMA Foundation Course with Stride Edutech

Build a strong base for your CMA career with expert training, practice tests, and high-quality learning support.

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What Our Learners Say

"Stride Edutech helped me pass ACCA on my first attempt! The online classes were clear, flexible, and well-structured. Their support system is top-notch for international students like me."
Sophie Müller Germany
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"Stride Edutech has been my learning partner since college. I completed CMA and now pursuing ACCA. Their mentorship and doubt-clearing sessions are game-changers!"
Ayesha Khan India
"Thanks to Stride Edutech’s ACCA program, I secured a job at a Big 4 firm in Abu Dhabi. Their training style, mock exams, and real-life examples made all the difference."
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can register after 10th, but write the exam after 12th.

Yes, all exams are objective.

With consistent practice and proper guidance, it’s manageable.

Yes — online notes + full mock tests included.