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Since then the number of candidates seeking the CMA certification has grown, most notably in the last several years. This growth is fueled by several factors, including:  \n􀁸 The IMA has expanded the base of prospective candidates by easing the international application process.  \n􀁸 Surveys repeatedly show that CMAs earn significantly more than their counterparts without CMAs, thus enticing more accountants to seek the CMA certification.  \n􀁸 The redesigned CMA exam identifies and tests competence on practical business topics, thus emphasizing the applicability ofCMA knowledge.  \n􀁸 Recognition and acceptance of the CMA by the business community has grown dramatically in the last 40 years.  \nCMA candidates have a number of exam preparation options, including several CMA review course providers. (called Providers hereafter in this article.) This article is intended to be informative for those individuals seeking the CMA certification and wishing to prepare for the exam with a review course. With the change in CMA exam format, a reexamination of Providers is certainly relevant, especially in light of the approaching 40 year anniversary of the CMA.  \nKeywords: CMA Exams, certification, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)  \n1. The New CMA Exam Format  \nThe IMA designed the CMA exam on a four part basis years ago. As of January 2011, however, the exam has two parts. Some CMA candidates are grandfathered in under the old four part exam, but for all those applying to sit for the CMA now, the exam has two parts. All the Providers provide material under the new two part exam.  \nThe CMA exam is designed to measure the advanced skills required to be an effective member of finance and accounting teams within organizations and to create value intoday‟s complex and challenging business environment. The exam is structured as follows:  \nPART I – Financial Planning, Performance and Control  \n• Planning, budgeting, and forecasting  \n• Performance management  \n• Cost management  \n• Internal controls  \n• Professional ethics  \nPART II – Financial Decision Making  \n• Financial statement analysis  \n• Corporate finance  \n• Decision analysis and risk management  \n• Investment decisions  \n• Professional ethics  \n[http://imanet.org/cma_certification/about_the_cma.aspx](http://imanet.org/cma_certification/about_the_cma.aspx)  \nCandidates can take the exam in three separate two month windows at Prometric learning centers. On each part of the exam candidates have 4 hours to answer 100 multiple choice and 2 essay questions. Besides successful completion of the CMA exam, licensure requires completion of a four year college degree (in any discipline) and two years of relevant work experience. If you are considering pursuing the CMA designation, check the IMA website (at [imanet.org](imanet.org)) for more detailed information.  \n2. CMA Review Course Providers  \nThere are currently seven organizations providing CMA review materials. These materials include a variety of formats such as live or videotaped lecture, texts, question and answer books, online questions, and flashcards. The tables provide an overview of the organizations and their approach to the CMA review. There are some factors common to most or all Providers:  \n􀁸 Websites are easy to navigate;  \n􀁸 Websites provide testimonials as to why you should rely on their products;  \n􀁸 Guarantees are common, but generally require strict adherence to the planned study regimen and/or quick return time;  \n􀁸 ","cbCaiajIVPjCKOjl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiajIVPjCKOjl","pdf",110827,"English","#  The New CMA Exam Format\n## Exam structure (Part I and Part II)\n## Exam windows, question format, and licensure requirements\n#  CMA Review Course Providers\n## Common provider factors\n## Provider characteristics (alphabetical)\n#  Exam Matrix\n## Adaptive Learning approach and package contents\n#  Gleim\n## Support materials and CMA review options","[{\"question\":\"What changes occurred in the CMA exam format as of January 2011?\",\"answer\":\"As of January 2011, the CMA exam became a two-part exam structure, replacing the earlier four-part basis. Some candidates were grandfathered under the old format, but new applicants take the two-part exam.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the current CMA exam organized and what topics are tested?\",\"answer\":\"Part I covers Financial Planning, Performance and Control, including planning, budgeting and forecasting, performance management, cost management, internal controls, and professional ethics. Part II covers Financial Decision Making, including financial statement analysis, corporate finance, decision analysis and risk management, investment decisions, and professional ethics.\"},{\"question\":\"What exam preparation options do candidates have besides using review course providers?\",\"answer\":\"The document states that CMA candidates have a number of exam preparation options, including several CMA review course providers offering various formats such as live or videotaped lectures, texts, question-and-answer books, online questions, and flashcards.\"}]","CMA Exam Review Courses - CMA Exam Review Courses | PDF",1790529337,13]