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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 […]

Accountant Salary in Dubai and UAE: Latest Trend + Analysis

By Stephanie Ng
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As the number of IMA members increase in the Middle East, the IMA is able to gather enough data to create country-specific salary reports on several countries in the region, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the United Arab Emirates. Profile of a Typical IMA Member in UAE This analysis is based on […]

CMA Exam Grading and Result Dates

By Deepak S
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Deepak is our latest blogger from the UAE, and today he discusses CMA exam grading and exam results. He writes every Thursday. My CMA Exam Progress I’m happy to share how I’m preparing for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification. I’ll be sitting for my Part 1 exam soon. As expected, I’m feeling pretty nervous. As […]

CGMA Exam Prep: Latest Format, Coverage and Review Course

The CGMA exam was recently launched in January 2015. Let’s take a look at the latest development. Overview The CGMA designation is a new qualification for global management accountants jointly created by CIMA and AICPA. We talk about the history, pros and cons and the requirement on this page. Exam Format and Coverage CIMA is […]

CMA Exam Part 2: Certified Management Accountant Exam Part 2

By Stephanie Ng
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The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam has two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Each part addresses a different assortment of topics in order to provide an objective measure of your management accounting knowledge and skills. To pass the exam, you must be well acquainted with each part. Learn about CMA exam Part 1, then […]

CMA Exam Scoring Guide: CMA Scores and Grading System Uncovered!

By Stephanie Ng
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What score do you need to pass the CMA exam? Before taking the CMA exam, you should understand how the CMA exam is graded and how your score is calculated. After all, less than half of test-takers exceed the CMA exam passing score. Therefore, this post breaks down CMA passing scores and explains the CMA […]

CMA vs MBA: Which is Better in Landing Your Dream Job?

By Stephanie Ng
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Finance professionals who consider pursuing the CMA will certainly think about MBA vs other accounting certifications. We have a debate on CPA vs CMA here, and now let’s discuss whether one should pursue MBA or the CMA certification. CMA vs MBA: Pro MBA Camp 1. A More Well-Rounded Education + Networking Hub In terms of […]

Does Age Affect CMA Exam Results? Are You Too Old for This?

By Stephanie Ng
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I receive questions from readers on whether age is a factor in getting the CMA certification. In other words, does it get more difficult to pass the CMA exam as we get older? And secondly, does the impact of the CMA title increase or decrease as we age? Is it Harder to get the CMA […]

ACCA Exemptions for CMA? Latest on MRA and Waivers [Video]

By Stephanie Ng
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Many candidates would like to know if they can get ACCA exemptions for CMA if they want to become a Certified Management Accountant. The ACCA IMA Partnership In June 2012, ACCA and IMA jointly announced a strategic partnership. I see this as a counter-action of the recent AICPA-ICMA alliance, but in any case, it is […]