CMA Blog

Learn whether you are being overworked, the consequences of overworking, and what you can do to improve your work-life balance. We’ll also examine the rapidly-changing perception of work-life balance in the accounting industry.Read More

Meet our guest contributor, Jevonne Shepherd! She started studying for the CPA Exam at age 43, overcoming challenges on a journey that might have caused others to throw in the towel. After passing the CPA Exam, she secured a position as a Senior Consultant within the Strategy & Operations group at Deloitte.Read More

Gleim is proud to feature Amy Ford, one of the professors leading the video lectures that accompany our exam review courses. Amy is an Instructor of Accountancy at Western Illinois University (WIU), the 2011 IMA Faculty Mentor of the Year, both a CPA and CMA, lead CMA Gleim Instruct professor, and an all-around delight to...Read More

[Originally published on 10-10-2018] [Updated on 04-19-2018] The CMA exam adopted a new look beginning January 1, 2019. Going forward, candidates taking either part of the exam will see these interface enhancements. These changes were implemented at all Prometric Testing Centers around the world. These are just visual updates designed to enrich the testing experience....Read More

[Originally published 06-11-2018] [Updated on 04-19-2019] Passing the CMA exam requires you to be very familiar with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). You’ll need to focus much of your study and testing time on MCQs, so we’ve provided you with all the information, examples, and advice you need to prepare for them. Number and Format of CMA...Read More

Congrats, you’ve earned your CMA designation! Now what? If you’re job hunting, expanding your network should be your next step. It’s important to not only have a strong professional network offline, but also online, utilizing platforms like LinkedIn. Your online net of connections can be a lifesaver when you feel like you’re drowning among a...Read More

[Originally published on 06-18-2018] [Updated on 01-04-2019] Whether you’re an accounting professional or an accounting student, you probably prefer working with numbers over words. However, as a CMA candidate, you will need to be a proficient essay writer. More and more, CMAs are expected to count written communications among their on-the-job skills, and so the...Read More

Preparing for the Updated 2020 CMA Exam The CMA exam is changing in 2020! These changes will affect almost every domain in both parts of the exam. We want to help you understand what is being updated and work with you to create the most ideal schedule for taking the exam so you can pass...Read More

You’ve decided to invest in your career by earning the CMA certification. While this investment involves sacrificing personal time, it also requires a significant monetary investment. You will have to pay an assortment of CMA exam fees that will cover your membership, exam, and exam preparation costs, so the following information breaks down exactly how...Read More