CMA Blog

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 06-05-2018] [Updated 12-12-2018] As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. So wouldn’t it be great if you could take a CMA practice test before you take the real CMA exam? Good news: you can! There are actually several resources you can use to preview the CMA exam process so you’re calm and...Read More

You likely already know that the CMA is a designation that can do wonders to advance an accountant’s career and prospects, but what about making the best of your IMA membership? Savvy CMA candidates don’t just join the IMA to get their CMA certification, they also take advantage of the many benefits of IMA membership,...Read More

CMA Candidate Spotlight: Carla Legaspi – ICMA Silver Medal Winner The CMA certification opens the door to new career opportunities and increases an individual’s visibility in the workforce. Carla Legaspi, a 2017 ICMA Silver Medal Award Winner, saw the value of the CMA when trying to maximize her earning potential. She chose Gleim to help...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