Mazoo's Learning Blog

hey mazoo

first thing is first i want to congrajulate u on your splendid performance on the exam

I got this url from the discussion forum.I am frm Muscat.I am also preparing for the CMA exam.

So what was your strategy for preparing for the exam ?

Thanks a ton

Hi Raju!

What study materials do you use for preparation?
I can tell you about my preparation with Gleim's textbooks and test prep software (www.gleim.com).

1. First, I examined the LOS (Learning Outcome Statements) and found those chapters from Gleim's textbooks, which were aligned with the LOS. It was necessary because I used study materials for previous (not revised) exams, therefore I had to compound different part from different books during preparation.
So, the first step is to understand the exam's coverage, scope.

2. Second, I read and understood the chapter and answered the MCQs (multiple-choice questions) for this chapter. When my grade report became 65-70%, I went to the next chapter.

Therefore, the second step is to learn and understand the exam's theory and become familiar with MCQs.

3. Thirdly, I examined VERY carefully the LOS again. Every word. I sought the terms, which were omitting during step 2. After that, I reread the theory. And answered the MCQs, of course.

4. MCQs, MCQs, MCQs, MCQs, MCQs ..... :-)
Until grade report became more then 90%

5. Overviewed LOS last time, and decided that I am ready :-)

Good luck in your preparation!

hey there Mazoo

Thanks for the reply.Sorry I was a bit busy with the CMA classes beckor convisor so the delay.
I have told my friends of your score and your advice for preparing for the exam.They are all very happy about it.
I am presently studying the Text books provided by the IMA and practising MCQs of Gliem Cd.(question Bank).
I congrajulate you again on the exam result and hope you complete many other certifications(CPA,CFA)
Regards
Raju

Hi mazoo,

I am planning to give the CMA - part 1 papers by end September- early october. And was wondering if you are willing to lend/rent/sell your Gleim CD - part 1(question bank) to me. I have already bought the CMA study material from IMA, but unforunately they don't provide the pratice questions.
Please let me know.
Thx
Ri

Hi, Ri!

I live in Moscow, Russia (long delivery time + expensive shipment) and my Gleim CD for old, not revised, CMA part 1.

I recommend you to buy Gleim's MSQs here:
http://www.gleim.com/products/productdetails.php?proID=5159

The price 49.95 is good and you can download software and start to answer the questions right after the payment. You don't need to wait the delivery and pay for postage.

Though I have all Gleim CDs for old parts, I bought new questions for my revised CMA part 2 there.

Thanks for the tip Mazoo. Appreciate it.

Good luck for your next paper.

Thanks, Ri
Please, share your experience with us when you take the exam.

Hi,

Good news and all the best for other exams. I really appreciate the updates you have given for various topics, (Treasury stocks, Exam updates, etc...) Good work. Keep it up. (I am doing CMA in Old syllabus, got your address thro' forum). can you suggest me some good learning sites for accounting. Congrats once again for passing CMA Part II.

Hi Mazoo

I got a qestion....I ahve studied real hard for the cma...and although I stilldo have some aspect that I am not quite sure about...I am pretty confident...or actually, infact, sick and tired of studying and want to get it over with...lol
Yet, what really worried me is thatwhile attempting the Gleim test bank I still get around 70-78% ...is that good? I mean all I want is to make the 500 cut...I do not care about getting good marks or anything...
what do u think?
wish me luck....my test is on the 27 september...

Gents,

I am planning to write tha CMA exams and have not passed any parts yet. Do you think it is wise to go with the revised version of CMA rather than the old version as there is a deadline of Dec 31, 2007 to finish all the 4 parts of Old version to become certfied.

Also I have been out of touch with Accouting as I graduated in 1999 with BS in Accounting and have worked in the computer field but now I wish to get certified as I am interested in going back to my Accouting roots.
Is it possible to get certifed in like 2 years ie pass all 4 parts with old version.

And finally what is the best test prep for this, is it Gliem or are there any better products out there.

Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

Newbee,

You can join to Previous CMA Program only if you were enrolled prior July 1, 2004. Otherwise, you should take Revised exams.

Here, you can find my thoughts about study materials
http://learning.mazoo.net/archives/001167.html

Hope, it helps.

Hi Mazoo,

Congrats on passing the exam. I am due to take cma level 1 next week. what i wanna know is are the mcq's on the gleim website similiar to those on the exam? are they the same level of difficulty? thanks a lot for youur help and best of luck in future

Hi,
I think Gleim's average question is more difficult than exam's average question. Especially regarding computational questions. If you get >85% using Gleim CD (or website?), you can be assured you'll pass the exam.

I just passed the 1st part of the CMA exam (550). I used Gleim's book and test software. I was a little nervous as I was continually getting 70% on the practice tests. I think that Gleim's questions approximated what you would see on the actual exam. In fact, they might even be a little tougher.

hi people,
it's really nice to see this post. it's damn good useful.
i m planning to give part I in coming months.(Revised)
though i have read most of the parts of the blog,
I have come to conclude that gleim's test preparation software is must for exams.
and what else i should buy? gleim's books would work for basic concepts since I have no background in accounting. should I buy book or software. Test prep is i m going to buy.
thanks.

I am also planing to give CMA-1 in coming months.
and I am studying from Gliems, CMA learning System, and other suggested Textbooks of Lipsey for economics and Daniel for Global Business.

I just wanna ask, whether Horngren's Cost and Managerial Accounting is enough to prepare for Quantitative methods as I am also following Gleims, and Learn CMA or should I buy other books as well?
So Far I have covered, Economics section and Global Business, what time you think that I will be able to give the exam.
Thanks

Muhammad Hammad Ahmed

hi,
if you please that i want to aske about the cma course and also for normal cost and to help me to how to study the book and what the best books to buy
thank you.

Hey.. Mazoo, a big congratulations for getting through CMA.. well i strongly believe this course offers good value addition .. so how do ya fine the work life after CMA.. well i am one of the CMA Aspirant.. Just finished my MBA with majors in finance.. now planning to pursue this course without coaching.. i am really finding probelms which material i should refer? and where will i find them.. i had a glance of holmes book.. but i am looking for Test review CDs and other Prep CDs.. can ya please advise me on my mail add avail.yusuf@gmail.com your help will be highly appreciated

Hi
Anyone from India preparing for CMA. i need some info. Thanks

af fdaskg

I want help from anyone to tell me what's CMA and how i can get the material thanks by the way congratulation zooma

hi .. Anyone can provide me with CMA Exam samples for part 2 and part 3 . i hope u can send them to my email inbox pamela_dot_com@hotmail.com thank u

Iam taking my exams in 1st week of September...My average marks in Gliem MCQ is around 75%. Is this fine....

Iam taking my exams in 1st week of September...My average marks in Gliem MCQ is around 75%. Is this fine....

Hi;

I've read all your entry's about your CMA journey and i'm wondering what is going on now?

And some questions about CMA:
If you got now the CMA certificate is it worth to get through ?
As i know only 27000 people has had this certificate and this could mean is it worthless or it would be very precious?

I'm curious about it...:)

hi,
i want to give CMA exam,and i have CMA Gleim printed materials,but i am not comfortable with articles and i need some more explanation which can help me in better understanding.Please reply as soon as you can

Howdy,

I am preping for the 4th section of the CMA, passing parts 1-3 over the last 6 months. Can anyone give me some guidance....I am finding it difficult to study for (I have only put about 10hrs into it where I did about 100hrs for each of the other sections)...I am doing my MBA congruently with the tests and am hoping that the management topics will simply be a reiteration of class. Did anyone find this test to be the most difficult?

Shaun