Here is the chapter-wise marks weightage for CMA Foundation all subjects:
*Paper 1: Fundamentals of Economics and Management (FEM)*
*Section A: Economics (50 marks)*
1. Micro Economics (20 marks)
– Introduction to Micro Economics (4 marks)
– Theory of Consumer Behavior (4 marks)
– Production and Cost (4 marks)
– Market Structures (4 marks)
– Price Determination (4 marks)
2. Macro Economics (15 marks)
– National Income Accounting (4 marks)
– Determinants of Aggregate Demand (3 marks)
– Aggregate Supply (3 marks)
– Fiscal Policy (3 marks)
– Monetary Policy (2 marks)
3. International Trade (10 marks)
– Gains from Trade (3 marks)
– Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers (2 marks)
– Balance of Payments (2 marks)
– Foreign Exchange Market (3 marks)
4. Economic Organizations (5 marks)
– Types of Economic Organizations (2 marks)
– Public Sector Enterprises (1 mark)
– Cooperative Sector (1 mark)
– Private Sector (1 mark)
*Section B: Management (50 marks)*
1. Management Functions (15 marks)
– Planning (4 marks)
– Organizing (4 marks)
– Staffing (3 marks)
– Directing (2 marks)
– Controlling (2 marks)
2. Organizational Behavior (10 marks)
– Motivation (3 marks)
– Leadership (2 marks)
– Communication (2 marks)
– Group Dynamics (3 marks)
3. Communication (10 marks)
– Types of Communication (3 marks)
– Barriers to Communication (2 marks)
– Effective Communication (3 marks)
– Report Writing (2 marks)
4. Leadership and Motivation (15 marks)
– Leadership Styles (4 marks)
– Motivation Theories (4 marks)
– Leadership Traits (3 marks)
– Employee Empowerment (4 marks)
*Paper 2: Fundamentals of Accounting (FOA)*
*Section A: Financial Accounting (50 marks)*
1. Accounting Concepts (15 marks)
– Accounting Principles (5 marks)
– Accounting Standards (4 marks)
– Accounting Conventions (3 marks)
– Accounting Policies (3 marks)
2. Accounting Standards (10 marks)
– AS-1 to AS-7 (5 marks)
– AS-9 to AS-16 (3 marks)
– AS-18 to AS-26 (2 marks)
3. Financial Statements (15 marks)
– Balance Sheet (5 marks)
– Income Statement (5 marks)
– Cash Flow Statement (3 marks)
– Ratio Analysis (2 marks)
4. Ratio Analysis (10 marks)
– Liquidity Ratios (3 marks)
– Profitability Ratios (3 marks)
– Efficiency Ratios (2 marks)
– Solvency Ratios (2 marks)
*Section B: Cost Accounting (50 marks)*
1. Cost Accounting Concepts (15 marks)
– Cost Classification (5 marks)
– Cost Behavior (4 marks)
– Cost Accounting Systems (3 marks)
– Cost Control (3 marks)
2. Cost Classification (10 marks)
– Direct Costs (4 marks)
– Indirect Costs (3 marks)
– Fixed Costs (2 marks)
– Variable Costs (1 mark)
3. Cost Sheet (15 marks)
– Elements of Cost (5 marks)
– Cost Sheet Preparation (5 marks)
– Cost Analysis (3 marks)
– Cost Reporting (2 marks)
4. Budgeting (10 marks)
– Types of Budgets (4 marks)
– Budgetary Control (3 marks)
– Flexible Budgeting (2 marks)
– Zero-Based Budgeting (1 mark)
*Paper 3: Fundamentals of Laws and Ethics (FLE)*
*Section A: Business Laws (50 marks)*
1. Indian Contract Act (15 marks)
– Definition and Features (5 marks)
– Formation of Contract (4 marks)
– Capacity to Contract (3 marks)
– Free Consent (3 marks)
2. Sale of Goods Act (10 marks)
– Definition and Scope (4 marks)
– Formation of Contract (3 marks)
– Conditions and Warranties (2 marks)
– Transfer of Ownership (1 mark)
3. Partnership Act (10 marks)
– Definition and Features (4 marks)
– Partnership Deed (3 marks)
– Rights and Duties (2 marks)
– Dissolution (1 mark)
4. Company Law (15 marks)
– Definition and Features (5 marks)
– Types of Companies (4 marks)
– Memorandum and Articles (3 marks)
– Share Capital (3 marks)
Here is the continuation of the chapter-wise marks weightage for CMA Foundation Paper 3: Fundamentals of Laws and Ethics (FLE):
_Section B: Ethics (50 marks)_
1. Business Ethics (20 marks)
– Definition and Scope (5 marks)
– Ethical Principles (5 marks)
– Business Ethics Theories (4 marks)
– Corporate Social Responsibility (6 marks)
2. Professional Ethics (15 marks)
– Code of Professional Conduct (5 marks)
– Confidentiality and Privilege (4 marks)
– Professional Misconduct (3 marks)
– Professional Development (3 marks)
3. Corporate Governance (10 marks)
– Definition and Importance (4 marks)
– Principles of Corporate Governance (3 marks)
– Corporate Governance Framework (2 marks)
– Corporate Governance Practices (1 mark)
4. Environmental Ethics (5 marks)
– Definition and Importance (2 marks)
– Environmental Principles (1 mark)
– Environmental Laws (1 mark)
– Sustainable Development (1 mark)
_Paper 4: Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods (FQM)_
_Section A: Mathematics (50 marks)_
1. Algebra (15 marks)
– Linear Equations (5 marks)
– Quadratic Equations (4 marks)
– Matrix Algebra (3 marks)
– Determinants (3 marks)
2. Calculus (10 marks)
– Limits and Continuity (4 marks)
– Differentiation (3 marks)
– Integration (3 marks)
3. Statistics (15 marks)
– Measures of Central Tendency (5 marks)
– Measures of Dispersion (4 marks)
– Probability Distribution (3 marks)
– Correlation and Regression (3 marks)
4. Probability (10 marks)
– Definition and Axioms (4 marks)
– Probability Distribution (3 marks)
– Random Variables (2 marks)
– Probability Theorems (1 mark)
_Section B: Quantitative Methods (50 marks)_
1. Financial Mathematics (15 marks)
– Time Value of Money (5 marks)
– Interest Rates (4 marks)
– Annuities (3 marks)
– Amortization (3 marks)
2. Index Numbers (10 marks)
– Types of Index Numbers (4 marks)
– Construction of Index Numbers (3 marks)
– Uses and Limitations (2 marks)
– Price Index Numbers (1 mark)
3. Time Series Analysis (10 marks)
– Types of Time Series (4 marks)
– Components of Time Series (3 marks)
– Time Series Analysis Methods (2 marks)
– Forecasting (1 mark)
4. Operations Research (15 marks)
– Definition and Scope (5 marks)
– Linear Programming (4 marks)
– Transportation Problem (3 marks)
– Assignment Problem (3 marks)
Note: The marks weightage may vary slightly depending on the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) notifications.
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