For anyone on the journey to becoming a CMA, the logistics around getting the certification may be top of mind. But being a CMA involves so much more than just … Read More
CMA vs CIA: Which Accounting Certification Is Better for You?
If you’re pursuing a career in accounting, you’ve no doubt heard about the CMA and CIA certifications, both of which can help you grow as a professional. Either of these … Read More
How to Become a Virtual CFO
A Virtual CFO is a management accounting expert at the top of their game. They can handle major financial decisions and day-to-day operations, as well as high-level strategy and financial … Read More
Machine Learning in Accounting and Finance: The Fundamentals
Machine learning (ML) is a broad term that applies to numerous tech-based applications. It relates to the handling of big data sets, which creates new possibilities for finding meaning in … Read More
Understanding (and Mastering) Your CMA Test Questions
Over the years, I have found that there are two types of CMA candidates: those who excel at CMA test questions and those who loathe them. For many, multiple-choice questions … Read More
Core Skills of Corporate Management Accountants (and Why They Matter)
Management accountants bring a ton of value to a company. Their knowledge and competencies fill an important role in providing strategic direction, in addition to accounting capabilities. Certified Management Accountants … Read More
What to Do After Your CMA Exam (Don’t Stress!)
The waiting is the hardest part. Whether or not you’re a Tom Petty fan, this is the truth of the days after your CMA exam. As you anxiously await your … Read More
Accounting for Cryptocurrency: What Management Accountants Need to Know
Cryptocurrencies are everywhere: from the main players like Bitcoin and Ethereum to thousands of speculative tokens. Corporations and business leaders worldwide are getting in on the action, and decentralized finance … Read More
How to Ask Your Boss to Pay for Your CMA Certification Test
It’s time for some real talk. If you read my post on the cost of earning your CMA designation then you are intimate with the actual cost of the CMA … Read More
CMA Exam Remote Testing (No Longer Available Until Further Notice)
For the first time, the IMA has announced a permanent remote testing option for the CMA and CSCA exams. CMA = Certified Management Accountant CSCA = Certified in Strategy and … Read More
