Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor Certification

April 13-17, 2026 | Earn 40 CPE Credits | Live In-Person

Advance your M&A career with the Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA®) designation. This premier credential equips professionals with the practical tools, technical knowledge, and professional network needed to lead in middle market M&A.

Course Details

  • Dates: Monday, April 13- Friday, April 17, 2026
  • Time: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT
  • Location: Dallas, Texas

Certification Fees

  • AM&AA Member: $4,950
  • Professional Bundle: $5,595
  • Young Professional Bundle: $5,395

What’s Included

  • Live instruction from expert faculty

  • Materials & E-library access

  • Online CM&AA® Exam

  • One-year AM&AA membership (for bundles)

  • Breakfast & Lunch

Why Attend?

  • Advanced M&A credentialing

  • Learn from real-world M&A professionals

  • Boost dealmaking skills, valuation knowledge, tax insights & more

  • Join a national network of advisors & dealmakers

  • Elevate your credibility, influence & career opportunities

Who Should Attend?

  • CPAs

  • M&A Advisors & Consultants

  • Attorneys

  • Financial Professionals

  • Private Equity, Family Offices, Corporate Dev

  • Exit Planners & Business Owners

Schedule

Each class is approximately 4-hours with a 60-minute break from 12:00-1:00 PM. All times in Central Time (CT).

Monday, April 13, 2026
Class #1 - Private Capital Markets8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class #2 - M&A Sales Process1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Class #3 - Strategic Buyer Process8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class #4 - Financing: Acquisitions & Exits1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Class #5 - Business Valuation for M&A8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class #6 - Financial Analysis & Transaction Valuation1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Class #7 - Due Diligence in M&A8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class #8 - M&A Tax Considerations1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, April 17, 2026
Class #9 - M&A Legal Issues8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class #10 - Investment Banking Structuring Techniques1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where will the course be held?
The Dallas CM&AA course will be held at the Bell Nunnally offices in downtown Dallas.

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP
2323 Ross Avenue, Suite 1900
Dallas, TX 75201

Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily during the course. Breakfast will be available beginning at 7:30 AM, and lunch will be served from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Snacks and beverages will also be available throughout the day.

Parking is available for attendees at the Bell Nunnally offices.

The following hotels are located near the Bell Nunnally offices (2323 Ross Ave, Dallas). All are within walking distance or a short rideshare.

Dallas Marriott Downtown
650 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201
0.2 miles | $$

JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
800 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201
0.3 miles | $$$

HALL Arts Hotel Dallas (Autograph Collection)
1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201
0.4 miles | $$$

The Fairmont Dallas
1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
0.5 miles | $$

AC Hotel Dallas Downtown
1712 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201
0.6 miles | $$

Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown
1700 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201
0.6 miles | $$

The CM&AA exam includes 100 questions selected from a bank of 150 and features a mix of multiple choice and true/false questions. Participants will have 4 hours to complete the exam, which must be finished in one sitting.

A passing score of 70% is required, and participants are given up to two (2) attempts during the exam window.

To take the exam, you will need a stable internet connection and access to your course materials, including presentations, recordings, and supplemental resources. The exam link will be emailed directly to participants when the exam window opens.

After submitting the exam, you will be notified if you passed and view a copy of your results. Within a few weeks of passing, participants will receive a digital CM&AA certificate, CPE credit letter, and CM&AA onboarding packet.

The following texts are recommended for participants who would like additional background and deeper insight into key CM&AA topics. These materials are suggested but not required.

  • Middle Market M&A: Handbook for Advisors, Investors, and Business Owners (Wiley Finance, 2nd Edition) by Robert Slee, Christian Blees, Kenneth H. Marks, and Michael Nall

  • Private Capital Markets: Valuation, Capitalization, and Transfer of Private Business Interests (2nd Edition) by Robert Slee

  • Handbook of Financing Growth: Strategies, Capital Structure, and M&A Transactions by Kenneth H. Marks

  • Valuation for M&A: Building and Measuring Private Company Value by Chris M. Mellen and Frank C. Evans

For a full overview of the CM&AA curriculum, certification process, and what to expect from each course, please visit our website at amaaonline.com/cmaa. There you can explore the topics covered, meet the instructors, and learn how the CM&AA can help advance your M&A career.

You can also learn more about the AM&AA and the benefits of membership: www.amaaonline.com/membership.

Participants can earn up to 40.0 CPE credits in the field of study: Specialized Knowledge. Each class offers up to 4.0 CPE credits.

To receive CPE credit, participants must attend the live, in-person classes. A minimum of 12.0 CPE credits is required to sit for the exam.

Prerequisites:
Participants should hold an academic degree (such as a PhD, JD, MBA, or Bachelor’s degree) and/or one or more professional designations (CPA, CFA, CVGA, CEPA, or equivalent). Consideration will also be given to those with private lower middle market management, ownership, or advisory experience.

Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Delivery Method: Group-Based

Refunds and Complaint Resolution:
Refund requests must be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days of initial program registration. Refunds will not be granted after that time, or for programs already in progress or completed.

For more information regarding refund, complaint, or program cancellation policies, please contact us at 312-856-9590.

Official National Registry Statement:
The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website at www.nasbaregistry.org.

Class schedule is based on instructor availability and may be subject to change.