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
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
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
CSCA Certification: Is It Worth It?
If you’re a CMA interested in leveling up into ever-evolving areas of expertise, the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) has a new certification called the CSCA (Certified in Strategy and … Read More
CMA vs CPA: Which Accounting Designation is Right for You Based on 2024 Changes?
I have been a CMA for over a decade now and one of the most common questions I get asked is, “What’s better – CMA vs CPA?” Unsurprising, there is … Read More
CMA Scholarship: The IMA Scholarship Program
CMA scholarships are a great way to save money while achieving your goal of becoming a Certified Management Accountant. With a scholarship from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), you … Read More
Prometric Test Drive for the CMA Exam
Taking any test can be seriously anxiety-inducing, especially a timed, high-level one like the CMA exam. Taking a Prometric Test Drive is a great way to ensure you show up … Read More
