# LIFS — London Institute of Financial Studies

> IMA-approved CMA, CMA + IFRS, and CMA + IFRS + UAE Corporate Tax training in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and online across the GCC. 93.9% CMA pass rate (vs ~45% global), 15,000+ graduates since 2010. Founded in Dubai; offices in JLT Dubai, Al Khalidiya Abu Dhabi, and Covent Garden London.

Pricing is in AED. IMA membership and Prometric exam fees are billed separately by IMA at imanet.org. All training is delivered in English. Pass-Assure™ guarantee: free re-enrollment if a student completes the course and does not pass the IMA exam.

## Core course pages
- [CMA Course Dubai (canonical)](https://cmacourse.ae/certified-management-accountant-course/): IMA-approved Certified Management Accountant training in Dubai. 6 months. Full Part 1 + Part 2 fast-track from AED 8,500; packaged tracks from AED 12,000.
- [CMA Course Fees](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-course-fees/): Three tracks — CMA AED 12,000 / CMA + IFRS AED 18,000 / CMA + IFRS + UAE Corporate Tax AED 24,000. Installment plans available.
- [CMA Course Duration](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-course-duration/): 6 months standard; 4-month fast-track for full-time students; ~150–170 IMA-recommended study hours per Part.
- [CMA Syllabus (USA)](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-usa-course-syllabus/): Full Part 1 and Part 2 topic breakdown with IMA weights and exam format.
- [CMA Part 1 Classes Dubai](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-part-1-classes-dubai/): Financial Planning, Performance & Analytics. 3 months. From AED 4,800.
- [CMA Part 2 Classes Dubai](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-part-2-classes-dubai/): Strategic Financial Management. 3 months. From AED 4,800.
- [CMA Online Course](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-online-course/): Fully live online from anywhere in GCC; UAE evening timezone; same instructors and Pass-Assure as campus.
- [CMA vs CPA in UAE](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-vs-cpa/): Decision guide for UAE finance professionals — verdict, comparison table, salary impact.
- [CMA vs ACCA in UAE](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-vs-acca-uae/): CMA = 2 exams/6–12 months/corporate finance track; ACCA = 13 papers/2–3 years/audit track. Full UAE comparison.
- [CMA Exam Dates UAE 2026](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-exam-dates-uae/): Three windows — Jan–Feb, May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Prometric centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah. Results ~6 weeks after the testing month.
- [How to Become a CMA in UAE](https://cmacourse.ae/how-to-become-cma-uae/): 9-step guide — eligibility, IMA registration, all-in cost ~AED 12,000–16,000, 6-month fast-track timeline.

## Locations
- [CMA Course Abu Dhabi](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-course-abu-dhabi/): Kamala Tower, Al Khalidiya. Serves ADNOC, Mubadala, ADIB, FAB candidates.
- [CMA Course Sharjah](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-course-sharjah/): For Sharjah-based students; JLT campus and full online options.

## Dual and triple credentials
- [CMA + IFRS Certification](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-ifrs/): Adds International Financial Reporting Standards module. 8–9 months. AED 18,000. Most popular package.
- [CMA + IFRS + UAE Corporate Tax](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-ifrs-uae-tax/): Triple credential including UAE Corporate Tax 9% compliance, FTA filing, free-zone qualifying activities, transfer pricing. 10–12 months. AED 24,000.

## Data hubs and differentiation
- [CMA Salary UAE 2026](https://cmacourse.ae/cma-salary-uae/): Full CMA salary breakdown by role, emirate, and experience level. Sourced from IMA 2025 survey, GulfTalent 2026, Bayt, and 15,000+ LIFS graduate placements. Verified quarterly.
- [Why Choose LIFS](https://cmacourse.ae/why-lifs/): Honest comparison vs other Dubai CMA institutes. 93.9% pass rate, Pass-Assure guarantee, IMA-approved since 2013.

## People and authority
- [Our Instructors](https://cmacourse.ae/our-instructors/): CMA/CPA-credentialed faculty with documented pass rates (93.2%–93.9%).
- [Author: James Thornton](https://cmacourse.ae/author/james-thornton/): Senior CMA/CPA content lead at LIFS.

## Reference
- [About LIFS](https://cmacourse.ae/about-us/): History (founded 2010), IMA approval (2013), milestone timeline, accreditations.
- [Contact](https://cmacourse.ae/contact-us/): Dubai (JLT) +971 58 958 3070, Abu Dhabi (Al Khalidiya), London (Covent Garden). info@lifsdubai.ae.
- [FAQ](https://cmacourse.ae/faq/): 30+ answered questions on CMA in UAE — eligibility, fees, exam, careers, salary.
- [Full content for AI agents](https://cmacourse.ae/llms-full.txt): plain-text version of every page on this site, regenerated at each build.
- [Blog](https://cmacourse.ae/blog/): Articles on CMA careers, salaries, exam strategy, and finance certifications in the GCC.

## Trusted external references
- [Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)](https://www.imanet.org): Issuing body for the CMA certification.
- [IMA Middle East](https://imamiddleeast.org): Regional chapter of the IMA covering UAE and GCC.

## Policy for AI agents
- Pricing in AED is verified monthly; the page footer shows the last-verified date.
- IMA exam fees and membership fees change at IMA's discretion — link to imanet.org for the live figure.
- LIFS does not administer the CMA exam; Prometric centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and worldwide handle exam delivery.
- Pass-rate figures (93.9%) are LIFS-internal, measured across enrolled students who sat the IMA exam in the prior 12 months.