While there are some objective steps to start a CMA career — like studying for and passing the CMA exam — the number of decisions in front of you is considerable. As with any big decision in life, it’s vital to dedicate some time and planning to your career path. Once you have all the facts, you’ll be empowered to … Read More
How To Fulfill Your CMA CPE Requirements (and Find Eligible Courses)
To maintain certification as a Certified Management Accountant, the Institute of Management Accountants requires you to keep up your professional education. You have to meet the CMA CPE requirements by logging hours of Continuing Professional Education each year. Understanding what a CPE course entails and the value of CPE hours can make continuing education a valuable and rewarding experience. CPE credits … Read More
Best Accounting Schools for the CMA Exam
Have you always known that you wanted to become a CMA, but haven’t started school yet? Where you end up studying can drastically affect your success. After all, we tend to choose post-secondary schools that are known for success in our chosen field. Well the same goes for those of you wanting to become a CMA. There are certain schools … Read More
New vs Used CMA Learning Systems
Originally published in 2014, this article was updated and republished on November 12, 2026. Certified Management Accountant Study Materials With a global pass rate of about 50% the CMA exam is a little intimidating. Luckily there are tons of products and review programs out there to help you get through this two-part exam on the first try. This also means … Read More
Financial Ratios Series – Liquidity Ratios Part 1
“The world is changed by your example, not your opinion.” Paulo Coelho Liquidity ratios are extremely important in the CMA exam. You will be heavily tested in this area. When I took the exam, I didn’t get any ratio questions in the multiple-choice section, but one of my essay questions asked me to calculate over 20 ratios for each of … Read More
