{"id":3010,"date":"2025-12-09T05:49:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edzeb.com\/blog\/?p=3010"},"modified":"2026-04-18T07:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:33:35","slug":"cma-articleship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edzeb.com\/blog\/cma-articleship\/","title":{"rendered":"CMA Articleship: Duration, Stipend, Eligibility, Rules, and Exemptions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nCMA articleship is mandatory to be completed by every student. It gives them real-time exposure to costing, auditing, finance, taxation, and corporate operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every student must complete their articleship in accordance with ICMAI rules. Understanding the CMA Articleship duration, stipend, eligibility, regulations, and available exemptions helps you plan your preparation more effectively. It also ensures that you complete the professional requirements smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, let us delve into the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">articleship in CMA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comprehensively, including how to apply for it, roles and responsibilities and the ways to complete your articleship successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #32dbc6; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 22px !important; line-height: 0 !important; padding-bottom: 15px !important;\"><b>Table of Contents:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"tbl-content\" style=\"line-height: 2 !important;\">\n<li><b><a href=\"#article\">What is CMA Articleship<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#cma\">Eligibility Criteria for CMA Articleship<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#duration\">CMA Articleship Duration<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#firm\">Minimum Stipend for CMA Articleship in Firm<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#process\">How to Apply for CMA Articleship: Registration Process<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#roles\">Roles and Responsibilities During Articleship<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#ways\">Smarter Ways to Get Through Your Articleship Successfully<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li id=\"article\"><b><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>What is CMA Articleship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMA Articleship<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is mandatory for every student pursuing the course. It is a practical training of 3 years to gain experience in cost and management accounting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pursue the articleship in CMA once you are eligible for it. The training can be done in a CMA firm or an ICMAI-recognised organisation to apply theoretical knowledge in real corporate scenarios. It must cover areas like management accounting, taxation, and financial management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"cma\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This training not only makes students job-ready but also prepares them for higher responsibilities in finance and cost management roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-button text-center pulse-btn my-2\">\n<div class=\"btn-wrap show-btn-web\"><a class=\"popup-trigger\" rel=\"noopener\">Get a Step-by-Step CMA Career Roadmap<br \/>\n<small>Get 1-1 Free Counselling at edZeb<\/small><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Eligibility Criteria for CMA Articleship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To pursue an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">articleship in CMA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ICMAI has issued some requirements that need to be fulfilled. You must read below to know more about the CMA articleship eligibility criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMA Intermediate Group I cleared: You can begin partial articleship training after passing Group I of CMA Intermediate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both groups of CMA Intermediate cleared: Completing both groups allows you to undergo full 3-year articleship training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration with ICMAI: You must register your training under the ICMAI Practical Training Portal before starting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student status: Only enrolled CMA students who meet the above criteria are eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting these CMA articleship eligibility criteria ensures that your practical training is officially recognised and counts toward your CMA qualification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Curious about how long CMA takes to complete? Check our full breakdown on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edzeb.com\/blog\/us-cma-eligibility-requirements\/\">CMA Eligibility Criteria<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; height: 152px;\"><!-- Top Highlight Row --><\/p>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #00c9be; color: #ffffff; text-align: center; font-size: 16px; height: 32px;\" colspan=\"2\">CMA Articleship Eligibility Criteria<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- Column Headers --><\/p>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #a4e6e3; color: #333333; height: 24px;\">Eligibility Parameter<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #a4e6e3; color: #333333; height: 24px;\">Requirement<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">CMA Intermediate Group I<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Eligible for partial articleship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Both CMA Intermediate Groups<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Eligible for a full 3-year articleship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">ICMAI Registration<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Must register for training through the ICMAI portal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Student Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Must be an enrolled CMA student<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>CMA Articleship Duration<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CMA articleship duration is 3 years, as mandated by ICMAI. Its duration tends to vary depending on when you start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you start your articleship after clearing the CMA Intermediate Group I, you can start a partial articleship. However, the remaining duration will be completed after clearing both groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you start your articleship after clearing both groups of CMA Intermediate, you are eligible for the full 3-year articleship.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this period, students must work under a practising Cost Accountant, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMA articleship firms<\/span><span id=\"firm\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or an ICMAI-approved organisation. The 3-year training ensures that students gain extensive practical knowledge in cost accounting, auditing, financial management, taxation, and corporate compliance, making them well-prepared for professional roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in how long CMA takes? Read our detailed guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edzeb.com\/blog\/us-cma-duration\/\">CMA course duration<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Minimum Stipend for CMA Articleship in Firm<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are employed, you receive a salary, but when you are doing the articleship, you receive a CMA Articleship stipend to bear your expenses. However, it varies depending on the firm, city, and organisation type. For example,<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small CMA firms: \u20b95,000 \u2013 \u20b912,000 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-sized firms or corporates: \u20b910,000 \u2013 \u20b918,000 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large corporates or MNCs: \u20b918,000 \u2013 \u20b925,000+ per month<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"process\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CMA Articleship stipend is meant to support students while gaining practical experience. While some firms may offer additional benefits like travel allowance or incentives. The focus of articleship is primarily on learning and hands-on training rather than a high <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMA articleship salary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Apply for CMA Articleship: Registration Process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very simple to apply for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">articleship in CMA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through ICMAI-approved channels. These channels ensure your training is recognised. Let us see how you can register by following the steps below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, you have to log in to the official ICMAI portal and create your profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, choose a practising Cost Accountant, CMA firm, or ICMAI-approved organisation where you want to pursue your articleship.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose from the CMA firms or companies that frequently post <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMA articleship vacancies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on job portals and the ICMAI network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, it demands you to upload necessary documents such as your CMA Intermediate mark sheet, student ID, and a letter from the training organisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After verification by ICMAI, your articleship will be officially registered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once it is approved, you can begin your practical training under the chosen mentor or organisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"roles\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following this process ensures your Articleship in CMA is valid, recognised, and counts towards your CMA qualification.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-button text-center pulse-btn my-2\">\n<div class=\"btn-wrap show-btn-web\"><a class=\"popup-trigger\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Clear Direction for Your CMA Journey<br \/>\n<small>Get 1-1 Free Counselling at edZeb<\/small><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Roles and Responsibilities During Articleship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The roles and responsibilities of students during their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">articleship in CMA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are to perform real, practical accounting and management tasks and gain hands-on experience. The main roles and responsibilities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting the cost audit process, preparing cost sheets, and conducting cost analysis of the production process. This gives them insight into how companies monitor and control their costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, MIS reports, and budgets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax activities such as GST filing, TDS calculations, and other tax-related help were given to them. It offers them direct experience with the legal stipulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the knowledge of the proper financial and operational checks and balances that companies maintain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working on the budget and cost comparisons to identify the areas that need improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the day-to-day running of the business, stock handling, and measures for controlling costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"ways\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By actively participating in these tasks, students gain practical knowledge, enhance their skill set, and become job-ready for finance and accounting roles in any industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Smarter Ways to Get Through Your Articleship Successfully<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting through your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">articleship in CMA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effectively requires planning, dedication, and smart work. So, below are some strategies that you can follow to make the most of this training:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Be Proactive<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should take the initiative on tasks assigned to you. Don\u2019t just wait for instructions; you should ask questions and volunteer for new responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Learn from Mentors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must keenly observe and learn from your supervising Cost Accountant or senior colleagues. Their guidance can teach you practical skills that textbooks cannot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Maintain Records<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a detailed log of your work, including tasks completed, reports prepared, and learning outcomes. This will help you during your final CMA verification and also build your portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Focus on Understanding<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t just complete tasks mechanically. You must understand the purpose behind each assignment, whether it\u2019s cost analysis, budgeting, or auditing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Time Management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to balance articleship responsibilities with exam preparation efficiently so that you can dedicate time each week to CMA studies alongside practical training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Seek feedback<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking feedback on a regular basis from your mentors will help improve your skills and identify areas that need more focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Network and Observe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of how corporate processes function, interact professionally, and build relationships that may help in future career opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following these strategies, you can not only complete your Articleship successfully but also gain maximum practical knowledge and prepare yourself for a strong career in finance and management accounting.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; height: 228px;\"><!-- Top Highlight Row --><\/p>\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 36px;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #00c9be; color: #ffffff; text-align: center; font-size: 16px; height: 36px;\" colspan=\"2\">Tips to Get Through Your Articleship Successfully<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- Column Headers --><\/p>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #a4e6e3; color: #333333; height: 24px;\">Tip<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #a4e6e3; color: #333333; height: 24px;\">Explanation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Be Proactive<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Take initiative in tasks; don\u2019t wait for instructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Learn from Mentors<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Observe and learn practical skills from supervising a CMA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Maintain Records<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Log tasks completed, reports prepared, and learning outcomes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Focus on Understanding<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Understand the purpose behind each task rather than just completing it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Time Management<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Balance articleship responsibilities with CMA exam preparation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Seek Feedback<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Ask mentors for guidance to improve performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Network &amp; Observe<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Build professional relationships and observe corporate practices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"cta-button text-center pulse-btn my-2\">\n<div class=\"btn-wrap show-btn-web\"><a class=\"popup-trigger\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Your CMA Journey with Clarity Today<br \/>\n<small>Get 1-1 Free Counselling at edZeb<\/small><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every CMA student\u2019s career path includes the CMA Articleship, which is an essential stage. It connects the two opposite ends of the spectrum, namely, theoretical learning and practical application. The students specialise in gaining the first-hand experience of cost accounting, auditing, taxation, budgeting, and corporate finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grasping all the details about the CMA Articleship eligibility, duration, stipend, rules, and exemptions will enable students to organise their training strategically and thus, really benefit from this opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"faq\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It guarantees the completion of the articleship with sincerity, complies with ICMAI requirements, and at the same time prepares the students with the skills, self-esteem, and professional exposure necessary for a fruitful career in the field of finance and management accounting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3011 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3011.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3011.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3011.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3011.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3011.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1765258148\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3011\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30110\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30110\" aria-controls=\"collapse30110\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How Long Does the CMA Articleship Last?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse30110\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3011\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30110\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The CMA Articleship lasts for 3 years, depending on when you begin. If you start after clearing CMA Intermediate Group, I may complete part of the training, while those who have cleared both groups are eligible for the full 3-year duration.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30111\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30111\" aria-controls=\"collapse30111\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What Is the Average Stipend During the CMA Articleship?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse30111\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3011\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30111\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The average stipend during the CMA articleship varies as the small CMA firms typically offer \u20b95,000 \u2013 \u20b912,000 per month, mid-sized firms or corporates provide \u20b910,000 \u2013 \u20b918,000, and large corporates or MNCs may offer \u20b918,000 \u2013 \u20b925,000+ per month.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30112\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30112\" aria-controls=\"collapse30112\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What Are the Requirements To Start the CMA Articleship?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse30112\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3011\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30112\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To start CMA Articleship, a student must have cleared at least CMA Intermediate Group I and must register their training through the ICMAI Practical Training Portal. Only enrolled CMA students meeting these criteria are eligible.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30113\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30113\" aria-controls=\"collapse30113\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What Tasks Are Involved in the CMA Articleship?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse30113\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3011\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30113\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So many tasks are involved in the CMA articleship, such as cost audits, preparing cost sheets, financial reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, taxation support (GST and TDS), internal control checks, and corporate operations observation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-30114\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse30114\" aria-controls=\"collapse30114\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What Career Opportunities Are Available After Completing the CMA Articleship?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse30114\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3011\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-30114\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After completing CMA Articleship, students are well-prepared for roles in cost accounting, financial management, auditing, taxation, budgeting, and corporate finance in corporates, MNCs, PSUs, banks, CMA firms, and consulting organisations.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CMA articleship is mandatory to be completed by every student. 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