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Hello Everyone,

For those that have passed the CMA exam, did you take an online prep course, or just study on your own? Also, how many hours did you dedicate to studying/preparing for the exam before taking it?

Thanks!!

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Kemba Howell
Owner
Kewell Consulting
Chamblee GA
United States
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I used a self study course, CMA Exam Academy. I spent about an hour before work on weekdays, 2 hours after work, and then a few hours each on Saturday/Sunday. 

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Tisha White CMA
Director/Manager
Sunshine LA
United States
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Thank you! I will check out the CMA Exam Academy study course. 

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Kemba Howell
Consultant
Chamblee GA
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2024 09:08 AM
From: Tisha White
Subject: CMA Exam Prep

I used a self study course, CMA Exam Academy. I spent about an hour before work on weekdays, 2 hours after work, and then a few hours each on Saturday/Sunday. 

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Tisha White CMA
Director/Manager
Sunshine LA
United States
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Hello

I passed CMA part 1 ,Self study using Hock study materials 

Now preparing for Part using Hock study materials

I study 14-16 hours per week,some days 1+ Hours some days 2+hours like that

I joined in a whatsapp study group of CMA candidates,where we discuss our doubts and the group is active one.

If you would like to join PM me your whatsapp number i will request to add you

Thanks.

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Abdul Kunnam Padath
Accountant
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Thanks! I will check out the Hock study materials and PM you my number for the study group.

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Kemba Howell
Consultant
Chamblee GA
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-21-2024 12:19 AM
From: Abdul Kunnam Padath
Subject: CMA Exam Prep

Hello

I passed CMA part 1 ,Self study using Hock study materials 

Now preparing for Part using Hock study materials

I study 14-16 hours per week,some days 1+ Hours some days 2+hours like that

I joined in a whatsapp study group of CMA candidates,where we discuss our doubts and the group is active one.

If you would like to join PM me your whatsapp number i will request to add you

Thanks.

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Abdul Kunnam Padath
Accountant
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I bought a used Wiley 2021 CPA prep package for very little money, then viewed the full portfolio of the video series presented free of charge by FTC Global - YouTube  , and studied for about 100 hours per CMA part in the 3-4 weeks before my scheduled test time.  Make sure whatever sources and methods you chose, pay very close attention to the contents of the test as advised by IMA.  I found the guidance provided aligned pretty well to my testing experiences.  The single and only topic that I thought was presented in much higher percentage than the recommendations suggested were IT topics.

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Foster Campbell CMA
Controller
Columbia TN
United States
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Thanks! I will subscribe the YouTube channel and add that to my study materials. And spend a little more time on the IT topics as well. Appreciate the info!

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Kemba Howell
Consultant
Chamblee GA
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-21-2024 01:00 AM
From: Foster Campbell
Subject: CMA Exam Prep

I bought a used Wiley 2021 CPA prep package for very little money, then viewed the full portfolio of the video series presented free of charge by FTC Global - YouTube  , and studied for about 100 hours per CMA part in the 3-4 weeks before my scheduled test time.  Make sure whatever sources and methods you chose, pay very close attention to the contents of the test as advised by IMA.  I found the guidance provided aligned pretty well to my testing experiences.  The single and only topic that I thought was presented in much higher percentage than the recommendations suggested were IT topics.

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Foster Campbell CMA
Controller
Columbia TN
United States
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Just by my opinion, HOCK much better than CMA academy. I bought both HOCK, Academy, used Gleim (Canceled because too expensive),  prefer to HOCK for best value.

Gleim maybe better but too expensive, Becker I bought CPA, but do not very like the style of Becker.

For CMA exams, I think use HOCK is enough to pass. 

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XIANHUI YANG
Director/Manager
Chengdu SC
China
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Original Message:
Sent: 1/24/2024 1:47:00 AM
From: XIANHUI YANG
Subject: RE: CMA Exam Prep

Just by my opinion, HOCK much better than CMA academy. I bought both HOCK, Academy, used Gleim (Canceled because too expensive),  prefer to HOCK for best value.

Gleim maybe better but too expensive, Becker I bought CPA, but do not very like the style of Becker.

For CMA exams, I think use HOCK is enough to pass. 

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XIANHUI YANG
Director/Manager
Chengdu SC
China
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Hi, I am bout to start studying for CMA EXAM Part 1.  I am trying to figure out what to study.  Can you please share some info about HOCK.  How do I get it?

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Anita Shoman
Student
Chula Vista CA
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2024 01:46 AM
From: XIANHUI YANG
Subject: CMA Exam Prep

Just by my opinion, HOCK much better than CMA academy. I bought both HOCK, Academy, used Gleim (Canceled because too expensive),  prefer to HOCK for best value.

Gleim maybe better but too expensive, Becker I bought CPA, but do not very like the style of Becker.

For CMA exams, I think use HOCK is enough to pass. 

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XIANHUI YANG
Director/Manager
Chengdu SC
China
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Here is the Hock website with all the information: CMA Exam Review Subscription - HOCK international

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William Holmes CMA
Analyst
Pataskala OH
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-31-2024 12:45 AM
From: Anita Shoman
Subject: CMA Exam Prep

Hi, I am bout to start studying for CMA EXAM Part 1.  I am trying to figure out what to study.  Can you please share some info about HOCK.  How do I get it?

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Anita Shoman
Student
Chula Vista CA
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2024 01:46 AM
From: XIANHUI YANG
Subject: CMA Exam Prep

Just by my opinion, HOCK much better than CMA academy. I bought both HOCK, Academy, used Gleim (Canceled because too expensive),  prefer to HOCK for best value.

Gleim maybe better but too expensive, Becker I bought CPA, but do not very like the style of Becker.

For CMA exams, I think use HOCK is enough to pass. 

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XIANHUI YANG
Director/Manager
Chengdu SC
China

Hi

The way I studied for my CMA was to study the past exams questions and suggested answers. This served me very well. I have been a CMA for 40 years now.

Allan


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Original Message:
Sent: 1/31/2024 12:46:00 AM
From: Anita Shoman
Subject: RE: CMA Exam Prep

Hi, I am bout to start studying for CMA EXAM Part 1.  I am trying to figure out what to study.  Can you please share some info about HOCK.  How do I get it?

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Anita Shoman
Student
Chula Vista CA
United States
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Do not use Wiley, maybe confused Wiley will confuse you too (I spent some time to read parts of Wiley, nothing left).

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XIANHUI YANG
Director/Manager
Chengdu SC
China
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Hi,

I didn't join any coaching and passed both the exam using HOCK materials. I spent approx. 120 hours for Part 1 and 100 hours for part 2. I think one recognized materials from any publisher (Hock, Gliem, Backer or other) is enough provided we focus on concepts and practice of question and answers. I used youtube videos where the concepts were not clear. My best wishes for future CMAs.

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Sushil Jangir CMA
Director/Manager
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Hi,
I used Hock and I highly recommend it.

Sheila

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Original Message:
Sent: 1/24/2024 11:22:00 AM
From: Sushil Jangir
Subject: RE: CMA Exam Prep

Hi,

I didn't join any coaching and passed both the exam using HOCK materials. I spent approx. 120 hours for Part 1 and 100 hours for part 2. I think one recognized materials from any publisher (Hock, Gliem, Backer or other) is enough provided we focus on concepts and practice of question and answers. I used youtube videos where the concepts were not clear. My best wishes for future CMAs.

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Sushil Jangir CMA
Director/Manager
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I used Surgent as my primary prep but bought the books from Wiley because I needed a textbook I could mark up. Also bought a Hock textbook for part 2 because it seemed like the Wiley for that section was missing a lot. I probably spent around 80 hours studying for each part.

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William Holmes CMA
Analyst
Pataskala OH
United States
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