If you think that a CMA course could help you reach for your academic goals, Varsity Tutors offers private CMA classes that could help you build your confidence heading into exam day. The Certified Management Accountant, or CMA, is a certificate credential in financial management and management accounting. Earning the certification shows that you have extensive knowledge in analysis, financial planning, decision support, and more. Earning your CMA could allow you to work in many environments including governmental agencies and academic institutions. It is an important credential to earn if you want to pursue a job in accounting. Luckily, Varsity Tutors is here to help with CMA prep courses to assist you to become more confident in your test-taking skills. One of the first topics that your instructor will address in CMA courses will be the types of material you can expect to see on the exam. The table below shows some of the topics and how much of the exam each topic takes up:
Topics | % of Test |
Part 1: External financial reporting decisions | 15% |
Part 1: Planning, budgeting and forecasting | 30% |
Part 1: Performance management | 20% |
Part 1: Cost management | 20% |
Part 1: Internal controls | 15% |
Part 2: Financial statement analysis | 25% |
Part 2: Corporate finance | 20% |
Part 2: Decision analysis | 20% |
Part 2: Risk management | 10% |
Part 2: Investment decisions | 15% |
Part 2: Professional ethics | 10% |
Students will have four hours to complete the first part of the exam, which is made up of 100 multiple choice questions and two essays. The second part of the exam also consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and two essays as well. This exam is comprehensive and you will need to focus all of your attention on making it through. Many students are given practice exams during their CMA course under realistic test-taking conditions to ensure that they understand how much time is available and what the exam feels like. Once you gain an understanding of the exam contents and format, you can build your study plan.
A practice exam may also help you figure out where your strengths are and what areas you may need to go over again in a private CMA class. Focusing on your unique needs could help you study more effectively. The following list details the parts of the exam and what you can expect to see on it:
- Part 1: Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance, and control
- External financial reporting decisions (15%)
- Planning, budgeting and forecasting (30%)
- Performance management (20%)
- Cost management (20%)
- Internal controls (15%)
- Part 2 - Financial Decision Making
- Financial statement analysis (25%)
- Corporate finance (20%)
- Decision analysis (20%)
- Risk management (10%)
- Investment decisions (15%)
- Professional ethics (10%)
A private CMA class offers you one-on-one instruction with an experienced and knowledgeable instructor. There are no pressing time limits on your CMA prep course, so you can pay attention to each subject on the test. Additionally, your teacher can cater your CMA prep class to your individual needs. For instance, if you are a visual learner, your instructor can use graphs and charts to help you visualize some financial data. Likewise, if you learn the best by hearing information, your instructor may deliver the material lecture style or through a Q&A discussion.
Additionally, Varsity Tutors will do their best to find every client a teacher with schedule availability to match the needs of the student. If you are a busy student with work, school, and home life to balance, we can work with you to find you an instructor who is available in your open times to minimize the chance of a scheduling conflict. Tutoring sessions are offered on an exclusive Live Learning Platform that allows you the convenience of digital study sessions.
If you are ready to learn more about the CMA prep classes Varsity Tutors offers, please reach out to an academic advisor for more information. Together we can work to improve your study and time-management skills!
Francis: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
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I am a recently retired professional with a CPA, CMA, MBA and many years of experience in both Public Accounting then with a large fortune 100 public company in Accounting and Finance. I enjoy helping people to understand concepts and helping them make connections.
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Matt: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
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First and foremost my priority as a Teacher is to educate my pupils. I am accountable for achieving excellence in engagement and understanding them while making the subject interesting. * To understanding the students learning style requires that I review assignments, communicate expectations then provide and solicit feedback. * Promote and reward good outcomes. I will demonstrate positive attitudes, values in all my communications with the student.
Education & Certification
- Youngstown State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
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Subject Expertise
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- +205 subjects
Andy: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
I received my PhD and Masters in Accounting from Binghamton University. I am have been teaching accounting at the college level for over 20 years. I am a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). I love the moment when the "light bulb" lights up in a student's head and they understand a concept they had trouble with. In addition to accounting, I can tutor in statistics, geometry, and most areas of business.
Education & Certification
- Bucknell University - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
- SUNY at Binghamton - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
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- CPA
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- +33 subjects
Education & Certification
- Gwinnett College-Lilburn - Associate in Science, Medical Assisting
Subject Expertise
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
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- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medicine
- +11 subjects
Christopher: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
I am a graduate of a private accredited university with both my bachelor's and my master's of accountancy. I hold a CPA and also the CMA. I have taught middle through high school students as well as tutored for preparations on professional exams (CPA & CMA). I want to help anyone eager to learn to help accomplish their career, person, and scholarly goals in any way I can.
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
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- +64 subjects
Priyanka: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
...Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA). I specialize in training professional courses (like, CMA, CIMA and ACCA) and have more than 16 years' of experience in the field of Management Accounting, Business Strategy, Financial Management and Project and Risk Management. Teaching is not only my profession, but also my passion. As learners learn in their own unique ways, I use diversified teaching / learning methodologies to ensure accommodation of...
Education & Certification
- Andhra University - Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Business Management
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Subject Expertise
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
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- CIMA
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- +23 subjects
Stephanie: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
- Certified Medical Assistant Exam
- College Biology
- Medical Terminology
- +4 subjects
Alan: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
I am a MBA/CMA with over 30 years of both industrial accounting (Controller and CFO) of many midsized industrial companies. I addition I have taught (primarily as an adjunct at both 4 year and community colleges.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
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Subject Expertise
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- +41 subjects
Tolulope: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
I am an accountant. I have had the priviledge to work in diverse industries across 3 continents. I have also had over nine years of tutoring accounting students at undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. I enjoy discusing micro and macro economic and financial issues. Seeing young people develop their finance and accounting knowledge gives me so much joy.
Education & Certification
- Babcock University, Nigeria - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
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Subject Expertise
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
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- +26 subjects
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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- CPA
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- +13 subjects
John: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
...in instilling students with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from...
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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- +455 subjects
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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- College Business
- Test Prep
- +25 subjects
Marianna: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
...to be shared. I wanted to learn and simultaneously I wanted to share what I have learned. Later in life I have earned my degrees (BA, MBA, CMA). I have worked as a finance/accounting professional in the corporate world, and independently as a consultant. Since 2013 I have been teaching in colleges and universities, finally fulfilling my purpose and realizing my dream. I'm looking forward to helping others realize their potential, understand confusing topics, and...
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Jirong: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
...in Cleveland, OH. While I was pursuing my doctoral degree, I had the opportunity to be a Teaching Assistant (TA). As a TA, I taught Accounting Principal courses for two years. After receiving my DBA, I started working for a Fortune 500 company around the world. Before I graduate, I passed both Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant exams. Now I am both a CPA and CMA. I am a number person and I...
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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David: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
...applying ideas to real-world solutions. As I progress toward earning the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, I recognize that determination, curiosity, and patience are critical to education. I incorporate these values into my instruction. Through working as an instructor for the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, I have had the opportunity to instruct students from diverse backgrounds and intellectual passions. I have real-world experience in tax, audit,...
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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- +6 subjects
Amy: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
...2001 with over 20 years of teaching/public accounting/industry experience combined. The areas I am most experienced in are Financial/Managerial/Auditing/Non-profit. I also have a Southern Accent if that might bother anyone or could potentially cause a problem for foreign students. I try to enunciate and speak slowly so you can absorb what I am saying but I will still pronounce things a little differently than most people. I look forward to working with you!!
Subject Expertise
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
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- +10 subjects
Education & Certification
- Duquesne University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
- Duquesne University - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
- PMP
- CPA
- College Accounting
- +16 subjects
Arvind: CMA - Certified Management Accountant course instructor
...taught and tutored students of all age groups and all grades ranging from KG to college (including students with ADHD and on the Autism spectrum). I have taught these students in a wide range of subjects including Accounting, Math, English, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Essay Writing, Hindi, and Finance. I am a passionate educator and have spent many years helping students become better learners and skilled to become better citizens of our world.
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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- +108 subjects