ICMAI Releases December 2026 CMA Exam Timetable

December 2026 timetable announced

ICMAI has released the examination timetable for the December 2026 term of the CMA course, covering the Foundation, Intermediate and Final levels. The development gives candidates across the three stages the schedule framework for the forthcoming examination term.

The timetable announcement was reported on 14 August 2026. It is relevant to students preparing to appear in the December term, including candidates planning papers at the Intermediate and Final levels and those due to take the Foundation examination.

Coverage extends across all three CMA levels

The announcement encompasses the complete course progression—Foundation, Intermediate and Final—rather than a timetable limited to one level. Candidates should therefore identify the portion applicable to their stage and organise their preparation around the corresponding examination sequence.

The release of a common examination timetable is an important planning point for students balancing study commitments with articleship, employment or other professional responsibilities. Intermediate and Final candidates, in particular, may need to align revision and leave arrangements with their applicable papers.

Candidates should work from the level-specific schedule

Students should distinguish carefully between the Foundation, Intermediate and Final schedules when preparing their examination plans. They should also ensure that personal study calendars, travel arrangements and other commitments correspond to the papers relevant to their level.

The announcement concerns the December 2026 examination term. Candidates relying on summaries or calendar reminders should ensure that the level and paper sequence entered in their personal schedules matches the timetable issued for their examination stage.

Planning implications for students and employers

The timetable enables candidates to structure the remaining preparation period by allocating revision time among papers and identifying possible pressure points in the examination sequence. Those working in accounting, tax, finance or business roles may also use the schedule to plan leave and coordinate work handovers.

Employers supporting CMA candidates can use the announced timetable as a reference point for staffing and leave planning during the examination period. Early coordination may be particularly useful where several employees from the same team intend to appear in the December term.

Key takeaway

ICMAI’s December 2026 CMA examination timetable covers the Foundation, Intermediate and Final levels, giving candidates and their employers a basis for study, leave and workload planning.