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CMA Prep
RP - Thread posted September 21, 2009 by Sean McGrann
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CMA Prep
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I am a new IMA Member from the greater Boston area and I am of course looking to study for the CMA exam. When I google it there seems to be an endless list of companies that offer various products. Some seem to be cost effective; some don't - and like most I am trying to be as cost effective as possible.
I am looking for more of a self study approach versus taking actual courses. Does anyone have any suggestions on what would be a better choice (I am trying to avoid spending hours trying to dig through the various webistes and compare and contrast myself).
Thanks in advance for any advice you might have to offer.
Sean
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Dear Sean,
I followed Hock material for Par 1,2,3 and I found these materials are good and cost effective. I can recommend to read these materials with CMA Exam preparatory tools which will cost $25 for 4 parts.
I used Gleim books and test-prep cds for all 4 parts.
I just passed part 1 using Gleim and the IMA issued practice questions. No complaints with the Gleim product. Everything was covered, easy to self study. On to part 2!
JP
Passed part 2 and part 3 with Gleim textbook and cd which costs about $80 for each part.
http://www.gleim.com/products/productdetails.php?proSell=CMA+1+BS
I started with Gleim materials for part 1 but I had been out of school awhile and found I had to supplement Gleim with textbooks. I then found a website that spoke highly of Hock. I looked at the sample material and found I like the format a lot better than Gleim. I used Hock and Gleim for part one, but only used Hock for parts 2 and 3. One of things I like about Hock is that they don't assume you already know the material. One other advantage I found with Hock is that it doesn't expire. Working and having a family did not permit a lot of study time so after about 18 months I no longer had access to Gleim part 1. With Hock I can go back and revisit the material as long as I like. This will be especially helpful when reviewing for part 4.
I used Hock and Gleim CD for additinal practice