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A lot of people asked me how to actually prepare for the US CMA exam (Part 1 or 2).

  • 1.  A lot of people asked me how to actually prepare for the US CMA exam (Part 1 or 2).

    Posted 01-30-2026 02:16 AM

    My honest answer is simple:

    Don't only trust lectures.
    Lectures help, but real learning happens in questions.

    I spent about:
    20% of my time reading concepts and notes
    and
    80% of my time solving MCQs and essays.

    That's where you see:
    what you don't understand,
    where you make mistakes,
    and how the exam really asks things.

    I also tried to do simulated exams close to the real date.
    It helped me with timing and reduced nervousness a lot.

    For Part 2 especially, I know how confusing
    Capital Budgeting, ERM, and essay answers can feel.

    So I wrote my own personal notes and simple guidelines while studying.
    These are my personal notes, not official study material.

    Click here for my personal notes.

    Hope this helps someone.

    – Tushar



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    Tushar Sahu
    Student
    Kumhari CT
    India
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  • 2.  RE: A lot of people asked me how to actually prepare for the US CMA exam (Part 1 or 2).

    Posted 02-08-2026 07:00 AM

    Hi Tushar,

    Do you have personal notes for Part 1? If so, would you kindly send it over? (vanjee17@...)

    Thank you!



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    Evangeline
    CPA, MBA
    USA
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