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CMA Online Coaching vs Live Class: Which is Better?

By Stephanie Ng
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Are you thinking about taking a CMA prep course via live classes or as an online self-study? There are so many different ways to study for these accounting exams, and it can seem a bit overwhelming if you are researching how to pass the CMA exam. This is why I hope to give you enough […]

CMA vs CFA: Which is Better? Overlap in Exam Content?

By Stephanie Ng
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Are you considering the CFA vs CMA? After all, the CPA, CFA, and CMA come to mind for accounting and finance professionals who want to pursue additional qualifications. The CPA is the most widely known accounting designation, but candidates need core accounting education and training to get the license. Therefore, the CMA vs CFA is […]

CMA Salary: Discover the Numbers for the Certified Management Accountant Salary

By Stephanie Ng
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If you’re interested in earning the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification, there truly are a whole host of reasons to do so. But one of the biggest reasons to become a CMA is the increased earning power you’ll enjoy. According to the Institute of Management Accountant’s (IMA) 2018 U.S. Salary Survey, CMAs make 47% more […]

Getting My CMA Certificate Number (and What’s Next after Becoming a CMA)

By Amani
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Amani is one of our CMA exam bloggers. She is from Jordan and has recently become a CMA certificate holder. Hello dears, I just wanted to give you a quick update on what happened after passing both parts of the CMA exam and receiving my CMA certificate. I felt the urge to write about the […]

CMA Exam Regrade Procedure and Decision Going forward

Deepak is our latest blogger from the UAE. He writes for us every Thursday. Since the results were released, there has been lots of happiness among those who made it, and sadness among the few who didn’t make it. Congratulations again to everyone who made it this time and special congrats to the new CMA […]

Study Using Old CMA Review Materials

By Deepak S
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Deepak is our latest blogger from the UAE. He writes every Thursday. After taking CMA Part 1 a few weeks ago, I have now initiated my studies for Part 2. I have Gleim review materials bought in 2013. I have started studying using that. YES, I know that the material is outdated but what I […]

So Glad You are Staying!

By Stephanie Ng
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Cool! You’re still on the list 🙂 If you have any comments, questions etc on the emailing list or this site in general, feel free to drop a note below. This will be very valuable as I improve my list and my site. Note (March 17 and 18): for readers who commented below, thank you! […]

CMA for Non-Accounting Majors: Is the Exam Insanely Tough to Pass?

By Stephanie Ng
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One of the reasons to pursue a professional qualification is to switch careers, advance your current career, or get noticed by a potential employer. The CMA, or Certified Management Accountant, is a credential that measures your skills in accounting and financial management. Depending on your career goals, the CMA could be an important addition to […]

CMA IMA vs ICWAI: Which Certification is Better?

By Stephanie Ng
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My readers have had some interesting debates on the merits of the CMA granted by the IMA (US) versus the certification from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI, better known by its former name, ICWAI). Therefore, I’ve attempted to compare the two. Your thoughts and comments are most welcome, though! Institute of Cost […]

Final Preparation for CMA Part 2

By Amani
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Amani is one of our CMA exam bloggers. She writes for us every Tuesday. This is a quick, short update of my final study before I sit for the exam next week. Through last week and except for two days I was too tired to study in, things have been going really well, I have […]