New York, NY - (February 18, 2026): The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA), which advances and governs the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation, is proud to announce that Caitlin Domina, Financial Analyst, FP&A at Liberty Bank, headquartered in Middletown, Connecticut, has achieved Joint First Place in the World on the CGMA Management Case Study Exam for the November 2025 testing window.
Domina shares her Joint First Place ranking with two other candidates, both based in the United Kingdom, who also achieved top marks.
During the November 2025 exam window alone, 2,519 students sat for the Management Case Study (MCS) Exam. The exam is offered four times per year with highest achiever results issued after each sitting. Across all four 2025 exam cycles, AICPA and CIMA delivered 9,138 MCS exams and Domina’s performance ranks among the highest scores recorded throughout the entire year.
“Achieving a top ten global ranking in any CGMA exam is a remarkable accomplishment,” said Barry Payne, Regional Vice President – America’s, AICPA and CIMA. “Earning Joint First in the World is a distinction reserved for the most dedicated candidates. Caitlin’s pursuit of her CGMA designation highlights that same commitment to developing new capabilities and advancing her professional growth.”
Domina also serves as a representative of AICPA and CIMA’s U.S. Registered Apprenticeship Program, a national initiative expanding access to careers in accounting and finance through competency-based apprenticeships. This structured program equips participants with real-world skills and paid learning, while dedicated mentoring ensures their work is practical and meaningful.
“We are incredibly proud of Caitlin’s achievement,” said Paul Young, CPA, CGMA, CFO at Liberty Bank. “Her commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and leadership through the Registered Apprenticeship Program embodies the values we strive for at Liberty Bank. This recognition is a testament not only to her technical expertise but also to her dedication to the future of the profession.”
The CGMA designation, established in 2012 by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), recognizes a select group of accounting and finance professionals who have reached the highest benchmark of quality and competence. Built on extensive global research, the qualification is designed to ensure relevance with employers and equip candidates with essential business, digital, people, and leadership skills to thrive in today’s fast-evolving finance landscape.
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About the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, AICPA, and CIMA
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) advances the reputation, employability, and quality of CPAs, CGMA designation holders, and accounting and financial professionals globally. Founded in 2017 by the AICPA and CIMA, it represents 580,000 AICPA and CIMA members, candidates, and registrants in more than 150 countries and territories, advocating for the public interest and business sustainability on current and emerging issues.
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