CMA Study Plan for Working Professionals

CMA Study Plan for Working Professionals // If you’re considering taking the Certified Management Accountant exam, you will need a CMA study plan at a minimum. Studying for the CMA exam is not easy, but not impossible either.
I’ve been a CMA Coach for over 7 years helping thousands of candidates develop a CMA study strategy and a CMA study plan for working professionals.
Without a study plan for the CMA exam, you may get lost in the study process. That’s why I recorded this video to provide you with CMA exam tips and a CMA USA study plan that will work for you.
At CMA Exam Academy, my flagship program, candidates don’t have to worry about a CMA study plan. It has a built-in 16-week program that’s been extremely successful. I’ll share what we do with you today so you too can pass your CMA exam.
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[@Cmacoach]

Thanks for watching! How many weeks do you plan to study per exam part? Let me know in the comments below.

[@chaitalikansara3824]

I will attemp exam may 2021

[@Cmacoach]

Excellent! You have enough time for sure my friend :)

[@mouni9342]

Bro I'll attempt CMA inter group 1 exam on June 2022 and group 2 on December 2022.

[@maihanh3705]

I will take exam part 1 in June and part 2 in October 2022

[@shivanshshukla5883]

@@mouni9342 He was talking about CMA(USA), you are in the wrong place

[@karthikrao9907]

I really loved your book and it was really insightful but I have one suggestion. It would have been even easier for prep if we had a few questions in the end to understand the type of question we can expect from that topic and to keep a check on our prep.

[@Cmacoach]

That's great to her Karthik! I'm glad you're finding the textbooks insightful. I've also taken your feedback into account for future editions. Normally, the best place for candidates to practice with questions is via an online test bank.

[@rodriguesquilande1115]

@@Cmacoach i want to buy your book, how much?

[@tanyaannn]

Great tips as always! Planning is everything! 🙌

[@Cmacoach]

It really is! Thanks for watching!

[@XanRussell]

Becker has 35 topics. I can study 7 days a week.

[@albertoratmiroff2265]

Good video, overall! Thanks for the books, good way to keep up to date on topics! Practice! Regards. Alberto

[@Cmacoach]

Thanks Alberto. Glad to hear the video was insightful. I'm glad you got the free textbooks. Happy Reading!

[@CelinaBelizan345]

Amazing video! Thank you Nathan for sharing this with us!

[@Cmacoach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SocialConfidenceMastery]

You explained this really well!

[@Cmacoach]

I appreciate your feedback! Thanks for watching.

[@cecillecelestial1653]

I’m a working professional and I plan to enroll for a part this 2021. I got cost acctg, mgt acctg, Corp finance and FS Analysis books. I plan to finish those books before enrolling for CMA review.

[@Cmacoach]

Sounds like a plan.

[@narayanasharma1374]

What about study material

[@hasnatv4530]

Thank you for your valuable information.. Iam studying cms usa.

[@Cmacoach]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ProfKevyg]

Thanks Coach!!

[@Cmacoach]

Any time!

[@fathw999]

thank you Mr. Coash

[@Cmacoach]

You are very welcome

[@minhasminnus]

Cheat sheet not received. Only email confirmation received.. Thats too bad

[@Cmacoach]

Have you checked your spam folder by any chance? The email may land there at first.

[@ajayprasad524]

Thannk you coach 🥰 #stay safe ✨️✨️✨️

[@Cmacoach]

Thank you. You as well Ajay.

[@yousraawad5234]

Thank you for this great video. I have a question, I noticed you based your duration estimation (4 months) only on the study time, what about the time needed to solve problems and exercise as a practice for each topic. How much time should it take for each CMA part?

[@Cmacoach]

Hi Yousra! During the 4 months of study of each part, the time you need to solve problems and do practice exercises is included, so you will not need additional time for this unless you want to study beyond 4 months per part.

[@preetampokhriyal6742]

Unable to download that sheet

[@Cmacoach]

The download link is inside the email sent to you.

[@harinath624]

i dint get CMA exam secrets cheat sheet , i check over the my mail box , can you please send me

[@Cmacoach]

Please check your spam folder. My email may have landed there.

[@Al-Ahdal]

I did BCom & MCom (4 years), plus MS (Finance). Am I eligible to sit in CPA exam that is 150 credit hours met?

[@Cmacoach]

Hi Syed! Please contact AICPA regarding all CPA certification requirement questions. They'll be able to assist you and clarify your questions. Thank you!

[@noushadali4102]

Thanks Nathan

[@Cmacoach]

It's my pleasure :)

[@crackout7217]

Thanks for encouraging))

[@Cmacoach]

It's my pleasure! Thanks for watching :)

[@jyothraj]

Once qualified do i need to approach my university to send transcripts of my degree to IMA? What are the otherways to do it?

[@Cmacoach]

Jyothi, check the CMA Handbook on IMA's website for more information on how to submit your paperwork to them for review.

[@sudhirlakshmanan]

I have no knowledge in commerce and accounting. Can I do CMA this year ?.

[@Cmacoach]

Sudhir, it'll be too hard to study for the exam without an accounting/finance background. My suggestion is to enroll in accounting classes at a local college or take online accounting classes before enrolling in a CMA review program.

[@AA-eb7sd]

How about taking it at same time as studying for CPA?

[@Cmacoach]

I don't recommend it. Focus on one certification at a time to learn the material well and pass on your first attempt.

[@AA-eb7sd]

@@Cmacoach Good to know. It's better to apply after then. Which CMA material do you recommend? Hock Gleim Wiley or Bekcer?

[@Cmacoach]

To help you assess the top CMA review courses, check out the side-by-side comparison table on this page cmaexamacademy.com/best-cma-review-course-comparison/

[@AA-eb7sd]

@@Cmacoach Thank you

[@patrickbukenya5307]

Maybe 20 weeks could be enough

[@Cmacoach]

Yes it's possible.

[@PANKAJ-wg4ce]

Sir ,how much can I earn by doing both the certification courses (CMA + CPA) together In India nd US as well?

[@Cmacoach]

I have an awesome resource that’ll give you a lot more information about career and salary potential as a CMA. Check it out here cmaexamacademy.com/certified-management-accountant-salary-in-the-usa/ref/nathan/

[@chaitalikansara3824]

Sir, I want to give a exam both part in same window so give me a guideline for how to study and pass both part

[@Cmacoach]

Follow the equation I shared in the video to come up with a study plan that works for you.

[@mawulikoffiawoudor5216]

Yes the free tip sheet

[@Cmacoach]

You can find it in the description above :) Click on the link to opt in for it.

[@harshitdas2040]

Sir i am not Able to find the official website of CMA (USA) , where can i find it???

[@Cmacoach]

www.imanet.org

[@raiii1081]

Coach is it doable to finish part one study in 4 months?

[@Cmacoach]

Yes it is. That's exactly how my Academy is set up. We offer a 16-week accelerator program per part :) If you're interested to know more, click here www.cmaexamacademy.com

[@johnyboyxyz5719]

Coach are you also a CPA? Is it advisable to become one first before getting a CMA? Thank you

[@Cmacoach]

Here's an article going over the differences of each: cmaexamacademy.com/cma-vs-cpa/

[@tejahitesh6093]

Can IT employee pursue this CMA? Please reply

[@Cmacoach]

Hi Teja, many professionals make a career change into accounting by earning their CMA. The catch though is that you'll want to take accounting classes first before studying for the CMA exams. Without an accounting knowledge foundation, it'll be too difficult to pass the CMA exams. In my program, we include a Fundamentals of Accounting textbook to help professionals like you who want to transition into accounting.

[@suprajasridharan3193]

HI cma coach , will the ima institute provide graduation ceremony to cma pass outs . and where will it be .

[@Cmacoach]

There's no ceremony after earning the designation.

[@suprajasridharan3193]

@@Cmacoach okay coach

[@yughandharakn5799]

Is it mandatory to be an ima member to write cma exams? Or can we get it after the exam part?

[@Cmacoach]

Yes, candidates must have an IMA membership to book their exam. For more info about the CMA, here's a free resource: cmaexamacademy.com/start-here/ref/nathan/

[@abhinavbhatt6723]

Hii Can yiu please tell me that after doing this course can i become CEO of any big company?

[@Cmacoach]

The CMA designation can help CEOs run their organizations better but the content coverage is mostly geared towards the CFO and Controller roles.

[@anirudhhattangadi3534]

@@Cmacoach sir CFO is good enough role.

[@Shalu9562]

I am a student. I already finish my cma coaching. I have a plan to take my part 1 exam in October window. Is 2 months prepration enough for me?

[@Cmacoach]

If you follow my tips on how to craft a study plan, you'll be able to make it work with your desired timeline.

[@Shalu9562]

Thank u so much sir. I really loved your videos. It really help me to prepare for the exam

[@Cmacoach]

That's great to hear! Thank you!

[@kristineyanson5366]

do you have tips on how to get the cma medal awards?

[@Cmacoach]

Hi Kristine, the medals are awarded to the highest scores in a given exam window. There are no tips specifically to get a medal but if you follow all the study tips shared, the likelihood of getting one will go up.

[@souravsasmal3399]

I am worked in the C.A firm 10a.m to 8p.m.what's study plan for June 2021 from present day?

[@Cmacoach]

Invest an hour or two in the mornings before heading to work, and a couple more hours on weekends.

[@souravsasmal3399]

Thank you sir.

[@calvin-wz2yb]

Sir, Can i choose CMA after completing Bachelor of Business Administration(Degree)??

[@Cmacoach]

Absolutely!

[@chittukumar5536]

This way, should we finish one full subject first and then move on to another subject or what?, If otherwise And also should I consider the total weeks available between today and my 1st exam paper as the exact figure to put in the equation or some adjustments be made? 🙏 P.S. I'm not doing CMA, I'm a CA student.

[@Cmacoach]

Study one topic at a time. The study time to consider is from the date you start to your exam date.

[@dylannick7137]

Does your academy have a 800 number that people can call and get I formation and order your books?

[@Cmacoach]

Hi Dylan, we currently don't have an 800 number but to learn more about our study tools and to place an order, check out our website at www.cmaexamacademy.com. Thank you!

[@soniaranvir5948]

Hi, Will, I need to complete 2 years of experience before appearing for CMA USA ?

[@Cmacoach]

Hi Sonia, you can take your CMA exams prior to meeting all certification requirements. The IMA allows for up to 7 years after passing the exams to fulfill all requirements including work experience.

[@soniaranvir5948]

@@Cmacoach Thank you for the response, sir, your videos have been an amazing help for the whole information about CMA everything is covered so nicely, just wanted to know if I don't have a background in accounting I am a science student will I still be able to pass CMA?

[@Cmacoach]

Hi Sonia, thank you for watching my videos. I enjoy making them to educate future CMAs :) With a science major, it won't be possible to pass the CMA exams. First, learn the fundamentals of accounting by taking online courses or enrolling in your local college. You'll need this foundation before attempting the CMA exam. Students of my CMA Exam Academy get a textbook that teaches the fundamentals of accounting to help them transition into the accounting field and earn their CMA.

[@soniaranvir5948]

@@Cmacoach where can i get that textbook of urs?

[@Cmacoach]

Here’s a list of available study tools. Feel free to pick and choose the ones that fit your needs: cmaexamacademy.com/cma-study-tools/ref/nathan/ Thanks!

[@nid2412]

Sir...i have completed my bcom...so i have to choose professional for fees right??

[@Cmacoach]

Yes that's correct.

[@Travelingmyway]

Hi, after CMA certification do they have annual membership fees as well?

[@Cmacoach]

An IMA membership needs to be renewed every year.

[@nucellenagar]

@@Cmacoach Hi sir, do you know how much is the renewal fee?

[@tamannabhati9566]

Sir, I am persuing cma with my graduation.. I have 1 academic year to pass both parts of cma.. Plzz suggest a strategy a schedule by which I can score good... I don't have any idea regarding it that when should I apple when should I start studying there is no one to guide me... Plzz help me sir

[@Cmacoach]

If you follow the study plan that I've outlined in this video, you'll be able to create a study plan that works for you and your schedule :) If you need additional support, check out my resources here:cmaexamacademy.com/cma-study-tools/ref/nathan/

[@mawulikoffiawoudor5216]

Hello Nathan. Can you please share the document with me?

[@Cmacoach]

Yes absolutely. Here's the link: bit.ly/3kMJp1L

[@mahmodbargothi979]

Hi nathan, I paid my entrance fees and book for my exam on 12/12/2019 So does my 3 years to pass both parts begin from that date Thx

[@Cmacoach]

Hi Mahmod, yes that's correct.