CMA Knowledge Series — Financial Management and Business Data Analytics (CMA Inter)

This edition of CMA Knowledge Series on Financial Management & Business Data Analytics, aligned with the New Syllabus 2022 prescribed by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), is designed for CMA Intermediate (Group 2 – Paper 11) students preparing for the December 2025 and June 2026 examinations.

The book provides a comprehensive integration of core financial management principles with modern business data analytics techniques, ensuring students are equipped for both examination success and real-world application. Concepts are explained in a step-by-step manner with a strong emphasis on practical illustrations, analytical tools, and case-based problem solving.

Contents include:

Part A – Financial Management

• Nature, Scope, and Objectives of Financial Management

• Time Value of Money and Capital Budgeting Decisions

• Cost of Capital and Capital Structure Theories

• Leverage Analysis – Operating, Financial, and Combined

• Dividend Policy and Working Capital Management

• Sources of Finance and Financial Markets Overview

Part B – Business Data Analytics

• Introduction to Business Data Analytics and Decision Support Systems

• Data Collection, Cleansing, and Preparation

• Descriptive Analytics – Data Summarisation and Visualisation

• Predictive Analytics – Regression, Trend Analysis, and Forecasting

• Prescriptive Analytics – Optimisation Models and Decision-Making Tools

• Applications of Data Analytics in Financial Management

• Use of Spreadsheets and BI Tools for Data Analysis

Highlights of this Book:

• Complete coverage of Syllabus 2022 in an easy-to-follow structure.

• More than 550 solved problems covering theory, computation, and case analysis.

• Practical illustrations integrating analytics tools with financial decision-making.

• Inclusion of past CMA Inter exam problems with suggested answers.

• Concept clarity aided by diagrams, charts, and step-by-step solutions.

• A single-point resource for mastering both financial management concepts and analytics applications for CMA exams.

Suitable for:

• CMA Intermediate aspirants aiming for a high score in Paper 11.

• Students seeking to merge finance skills with modern data analytics for professional advantage.

• Trainers and faculty at coaching institutions require comprehensive, ready-to-teach material.

This edition enables students to approach Financial Management & Business Data Analytics with confidence, ensuring mastery of both conceptual foundations and analytical techniques essential for professional success.