what is a certified management accountant
Certified Management Accountant. An accountant who specializes in the study of how managers use accounting and/or financial information in current or future business decisions. Management accountants use both qualitative and quantitative information in their work.
DEFINITION of 'Certified Public Accountant-CPA'. A designation given by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to those who pass an exam and meet work experience requirements.REAKING DOWN 'Certified Public Accountant-CPA'. For the most part, the accounting industry is self-regulated. The CPA is a designation meant to help ensure that professional standards for the industry are enforced.