Tips to Help You Ace the Exam

To support you as you prepare for the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) exam, IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is offering these helpful webinars:

Upskill with the CMA

Curious about the real-life journeys of actual CMAs? Then join us for our next “Upskill with the CMA” webinar, to be held on February 18, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET. Register here: Upskill with the CMA.

During this one-hour interactive discussion, you’ll hear why the CMA certification is a global passport, helping to create true business partners who drive strategy and decision making. You’ll also discover how the CMA can future-proof you with the skills needed in today’s technology-driven economy. Featured topics include:

  • The changing role of the modern CFO’s organization
  • The benefits of earning the CMA
  • The content and structure of the CMA exam
  • Steps to becoming a CMA

The discussion will also feature a conversation with three panelists who will share insights about the value of the CMA to their careers and organizations:

  • Aaliyah Neilan, CMA, CNAP, Senior Accountant-Core Operations, Pfizer
  • Nathan Gardner, CMA, Senior Accountant, Lightsource bp
  • Sarah Reith, CMA, EMEA Controller, IBM

You can also find previous “Upskill with the CMA” discussions in this listing of archived webinars.

CMA Candidate Series

“Should I rest the night before the exam or finish some last-minute review?”

“What form of ID will I need at the Prometric Testing Center and what kind of calculator can I bring?”

“Should I answer all the questions on the exam or leave the ones I don’t know blank?”

If you’ve ever had those types of questions, then our next CMA Candidate Series webinar is for you! Our next webinar will be held on April 17, 2025, and will focus on test-taking tips and strategies. Watch your email for full registration details!

The one-hour live virtual webinar will be hosted by Amy Ford, CMA, CPA, assistant professor, Augustana College. She will be joined by Mitra Kleinberg and Darren Zwick, IMA strategic partnership managers, to discuss:

  • Effective study approaches
  • Time management strategies
  • Exam grading guidelines
  • Prometric Testing Center experience

You can also access all previous webinars in the webinar archives (IMA member login is required).

The next CMA Candidate Series webinar will be held on August 12, 2025, covering the essay questions. Watch your email for details!