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What is the CMA? Demystifying the Certified Management Accountant Designation
What is the CMA certification? Great question! It’s the Certified Management Accountant designation. And it is one of the top professional accounting credentials available today. What is CMA Certification, exactly? More specifically, the CMA certificate is a globally recognized accreditation in strategic management and financial accounting. From the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). In fact, […]
Continue reading2018 CMA Exam Changes and Updates (Are There Any?)
2018 is another unexciting year for those of you looking for CMA exam changes (anyone? 😉 ) While the LOS (Learning Outcome Statement, or basically the syllabus) remains the same, there are subtle changes in the Professional Ethics Statement that IMA updated in July 2017. The new Statement is effective to be tested in September […]
Continue readingCMA Exam: What to Bring on Your Test Day
Your CMA Exam test day is fast approaching. What’s the best way to prepare for the big day? Here is my take – in video form – on what you should (and should not) do in the last month, week, and day of the exam. We’ll also list, according to regulations from Prometric, what to […]
Continue readingCMA Coach and CMA Exam Academy Reviews: 5 Pros and Cons
CMA Coach and CMA Exam Academy were launched by Nathan Liao, a graduate of the University of Phoenix’s South California campus and a CMA certificate holder since 2010. His latest corporate job was as a controller at a company in Southern California. He is now running CMA Exam Academy full-time with students from over 25 countries. […]
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How to Convince Your Employer to Pay for the CMA Exam (5 Steps)
The CMA Exam is less expensive than a few other accounting and finance professional exams, but you still need to pay thousands of dollars for exam and review course fees. Is there any way to spend less? Solution: Ask Your Employer For Sponsorship Many employers are willing to pay for the CPA and CFA exams, […]
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CMA vs CPA: Which Qualification Is Better?
CMA vs CPA – that is the magic question for many candidates seeking their certification in accounting. You are making an important decision, so it makes sense that you put the time and energy into deciding what is best. If you’re trying to decide between these two certifications, I hope to provide you with enough […]
Continue readingCMA after CPA: Worth the Effort for Another Designation?
CMA after CPA? Should you do it? If that sounds like alphabet soup to you, bear with me. These are two very popular, prestigious accounting certifications, and in this post, I will answer a reader’s question regarding them. I think this will also help you if you consider the same certifications or get one after […]
Continue readingIs CMA Worth It for Your Career Growth? (Prepare for Surprise)
How is a professional certification like the CMA worth it in building your career? When will you see a tangible benefit — right after passing CMA Part 1 and Part 2? Or not until after you get the CMA certification? Many people have these important questions before going into the CMA exam. How do you […]
Continue readingCGMA Designation: Is the Title Worth Your Time and Money?
GGMA®, which stands for Chartered Global Management Accountant, is a relatively new designation for management accountants. The title is granted by a joint venture between the AICPA and CIMA. (For those who need some background, AICPA is a national association of US CPAs. CIMA is essentially the UK/commonwealth countries version of CMA.) Why the CGMA […]
Continue readingAfter CMA Registration: Next Steps (plus Tips on Effective Studying)
You’ve completed your CMA registration and begun studying. Things are going well, but is there anything you should be aware of? 1. Speed Up Your MC Questions Quite a few candidates didn’t manage to finish the exam. In most cases, you can train yourself to work faster. Try to limit the easy practice questions […]
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