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Let’s cut to the chase: the CMA exam essays can be tricky. Not because they involve writing, but because you have to take certain steps to score well on them no matter how skilled a writer you are. Facing the essays is an inevitable part of passing the CMA exam, so you must master them...Read More

As you know, several requirements stand between you and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification. One is passing the CMA exam. (You can learn more about the others in our free CMA exam guide.) Understanding the parts of the CMA exam inside and out is foundational to sufficient preparation. In this blog, we’ll discuss the...Read More

As a CMA candidate, you know earning the certification means facing CMA exam multiple-choice questions (MCQs): 100 per part, to be exact. You might also know that these MCQs account for 75% of your CMA score. But do you know how to ensure you’re ready for this challenging CMA exam question type? Follow our six...Read More

You’re most likely aware that the Big 4 accounting firms are very fond of the CPA certification. Sometimes, it may seem like the only certification Deloitte, Ernst and Young (EY), KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) know exist is the CPA. But in reality, the Big Four are not only aware of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA)...Read More

Whether you’re an accounting professional or an accounting student, you probably prefer calculating numbers to writing essays. That is likely one reason you went into accounting. However, as a CMA candidate, you will need to call on your essay-writing skills once more. Passing the CMA exam requires you to write essays, so read on for...Read More

Passing the CMA exam requires you to be very familiar with a particular type of question: the multiple-choice question. You’ll need to focus much of your study and testing time on CMA exam multiple-choice questions (MCQs), so we’ve provided you with all the information, examples, and advice you need to prepare for them. Number and...Read More

The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is a globally recognized and respected designation, as it is available in 140 countries. However, the computerized version of the CMA exam is only offered in English (the paper version offered in China is in Simplified Chinese). The major CMA review providers tend to be based in America as...Read More

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. So wouldn’t it be great if you could take a CMA practice test before you took the real CMA exam? This would let you refine your testing strategy and develop your confidence. Good news: There are actually several resources you can use to preview the CMA exam process...Read More

The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is one of the major accounting certifications that can propel you toward increased achievement and success. In order to become a CMA, you have to become a member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), pass the CMA exam, and fulfill education and experience requirements. If you’re wondering, “Why should...Read More