Society of Management Accountants of Prince Edward Island Legacy Award

This award is granted to the returning student with the highest average in Cost Accounting 3120. Support from the Society of Management Accountants of Prince Edward Island (CMA PEI) originated in 1991 with the establishment of an annual award given to a graduating student with the highest average mark in Cost Accounting Business 411 and Business 412. CMA PEI is dedicated to expanding its role in encouraging business students to enter the profession of the certified management accountant. As leaders in the field of management accounting, this designation opens a world of opportunity. CMAs are educated in three key areas: accounting, management and strategy. The Society is committed to promoting the benefits of entering this important and highly-skilled profession, and supporting those who make that choice. In June 2011, CMA Canada awarded a five-year accreditation of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Specialization in Accounting) at UPEI. Students who successfully complete the BBA (Specialization in Accounting) with a minimum grade point average of 75 percent are exempt from writing the CMA Entrance Examination and enter directly into the Strategic Leadership Program, the final step required to obtain CMA designation.