CMA US Pass Rate: The Last Official IMA Figure
IMA’s last published global CMA pass rate is 45% for both Part 1 and Part 2, from the January–February 2020 window. IMA has not published a global pass rate since, so any newer figure you see is an estimate, not IMA data.
Last reviewed by Sai Manikanta Pedamallu, ACCA, CMA ·
Global Fin X does not track pass rates across all its students, so this page shows only IMA’s own figure.
What is the official CMA US pass rate?
45% for each part in January–February 2020, the first window of the revised curriculum. Before that, Part 1 had averaged about 35%.
| Window | Part 1 | Part 2 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| January–February 2020 | 45% | 45% | IMA press release, May 2020 (as reported by UWorld) |
Global pass rate for both Part 1 and Part 2 in the first window of the revised curriculum. Part 1 had averaged about 35% in earlier years. Figures quoted elsewhere for later years are third-party estimates, not IMA data.
Why is there no newer CMA pass rate?
IMA stopped releasing global pass rates after its May 2020 announcement. Review providers still quote yearly figures, but none of them comes from IMA.
When you see a CMA pass rate for 2023, 2024 or later, ask where it came from. If the source isn’t IMA, treat it as a guess.
What does the pass rate mean for your planning?
Expect to pass only with planned preparation: in the last official window, fewer than half of candidates passed each part.
- Most candidates sit one part at a time; plan each part as its own block of study.
- The two case-based questions carry 25% of each part’s marks, so practise written answers, not only multiple-choice questions.
- Book your exam window early so your study plan has a fixed end date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CMA US pass rate?
IMA’s last published global pass rate is 45% for both parts (January–February 2020).
Does IMA still publish CMA pass rates?
No. IMA has not published a global CMA pass rate since the January–February 2020 window.
Which CMA part is harder?
IMA’s last figure was the same for both parts. Before the 2020 curriculum change, Part 1 had the lower pass rate, at about 35% on average.
What is Global Fin X’s CMA pass rate?
Global Fin X does not track pass rates across all students, so it publishes none.
Plan your CMA US preparation
Pre-recorded lectures for both parts, with direct tutor support on WhatsApp and Telegram. Start any time.
Sources
- IMA press release, May 2020 (as reported by UWorld) — as of 17 October 2026
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