Take the 16-Week Accelerator for a Test Drive
I'm not going to show you a sales trailer. Below is a real lesson from the course, the whiteboard walkthrough of every section the exam tests, a full tour of the test bank, and the actual textbooks as PDFs. Watch it all. Then decide whether you want a certified CMA coach in your corner for the next 16 weeks.
No email required. No credit card. Nothing held back.
See the Course for Yourself
This is exactly what a student sees on day one. The lecture, the topic map, and the test bank. Nothing here is a mock-up.
A Real Lesson, Start to Finish
Watch how I teach. Plain English, worked examples. Lectures are bite-sized and on-demand, with MP3 versions you can take on the road, so your commute becomes study time.
Engaging Whiteboard Explainer Videos
The questions that decide your score are the difficult ones. In these whiteboard videos we work through the toughest multiple-choice and case-based questions step by step, so you see exactly how to break one down under exam pressure.
Inside the 4,000+ Question Test Bank
Knowing the material is one skill. Passing a four-hour exam under time pressure, with answer choices written to look plausible, is a different one. Here's the engine that builds the second skill. 4,000+ exam-style questions, case-based questions with model answers, and timed simulations that make test day familiar.
That's the whole course, in the open.
You've seen all three demos. The one thing a demo can't give you is a coach, and that's the part that changes the outcome.
The Textbooks, as PDF Samples
Same books we print and ship to students. Open them, read a chapter, judge the writing for yourself. No email, no form.
Everything Inside the 16-Week Accelerator
The demos show you three pieces. Here's the whole program they belong to. Both parts, 2-year access, nothing sold separately.
A Coach, Not Just a Login
Weekly personalized calls with a certified CMA coach, unlimited email support answered within 24 hours Mon–Fri, and a 24/7 AI CMA Coach for the 11pm questions.
A Week-by-Week Study Plan
No Sunday-night scramble. Sixteen weeks per part, each with a clear focus, an assignment, and a milestone, so you always know if you're on track.
Video & Whiteboard Lectures
Pre-recorded, bite-sized lectures on every tested topic, plus step-by-step whiteboard explainers that work through the hardest questions. Watch on demand, on any device.
4,000+ Question Test Bank
Plus 27+ case-based questions with model answers and full exam simulations. Practice until exam questions stop surprising you.
Printed + Digital Textbooks
100% ICMA coverage, shipped free by FedEx worldwide. Highlight them, dog-ear them, study without a screen.
Flashcards App + Community
Flashcards on iOS and Android for the ten minutes in a waiting room, plus a private student community.
Pass or 100% Refund
Follow the schedule, do the assignments, sit the exam. Score below 360 and you get your money back for that part.
Five Bonuses When You Enroll
All-in-one formula guides, on-the-go MP3 lectures, free FedEx shipping worldwide, and a Fundamentals of Accounting refresher ebook.
Eight to 10 Hours a Week
Self-study candidates grind 15 to 20+ hours, because they are also working out what to study. The plan hands you the week already planned, so about an hour a day is enough.
What Your 16 Weeks Look Like, Per Part
About eight to 10 focused hours a week. Self-study candidates typically spend 15 to 20, because they're also working out what to study. The done-for-you plan removes that overhead.
Academy tour, IMA membership, the content specifications, and your study strategy, before week one begins.
Lessons, an assignment, and a coach check-in every single week. Released in order, with milestones you can measure.
The final content areas alongside timed simulations. Weak spots surface while there's still time to fix them.
Targeted review, pacing and exam-day strategy, and a coach who tells you when you're ready to sit.
Roughly one focused hour a day. No weekend cram marathons. Built for people holding down a full-time job, and your coach reshapes it around your calendar and exam date.
Faceless Self-Study vs. a Coach in Your Corner
The global CMA pass rate is about 50%. Candidates are smart enough. What they're missing is structure and coaching.
The 92% is CMA Exam Academy's own average pass rate over the last four exam years. The ~50% is the global CMA pass rate, published by the IMA. Two different populations, shown together for context. Weekly time: eight to 10 focused hours here against the 15 to 20 scattered hours self-study typically takes.
They Sat Where You're Sitting
Accounting and finance professionals in 120+ countries have passed with this program. Many of them after stalling with a faceless self-study course first.
“I had previously purchased another program and found it so overwhelming, I gave up. The structure and pace provided by the Academy made it possible for me to master the material while working full time. I passed both parts on the first try, in less than a year, with scores of 430 & 440.”
Stacey Baker, CMAScored 430 & 440 · First try
“I passed both exams on the first try in exactly 8 months! The program is so versatile and structured so well — the detailed study plan gave me the discipline and confidence that if I followed the roadmap, it would lead to success. And it did!”
Laura Rocco, CMABoth parts · First try · 8 months
“CMA Exam Academy was instrumental in helping me pass both Part 1 and Part 2 on my first attempt. Despite working full-time, becoming a new father, and juggling major life events, the program's structure kept me consistently on track.”
Anthony San Jose, CMABoth parts · Full-time job + new father
You Pass, or You Pay Nothing
Follow the 16-week schedule for the part you're taking, complete the weekly assignments, lectures, and quizzes, and sit the exam before your two-year access expires. Score below 360? Email your official score report within seven days and you get your money back for that part.
You're taking the exam either way. This way, you're not taking the risk alone. Read the full policy →
Why I Coach Instead of Just Selling Videos
Hi, I'm Nathan Liao, aka the CMA Coach. When I studied for the CMA while working full-time, I spent 20 to 25+ hours a week just figuring out what to study. I passed both parts on my first try, then built the 16-Week Accelerator so you'd never have to repeat that grind.
Here's what I learned early. Life is what stops people. A busy quarter at work, a week away from the books that turns into a month, one confusing topic nobody explains, and a smart, capable candidate quietly gives up. That's why every video and every question in this course sits inside a coached program. Someone notices. Someone answers. Someone keeps you moving.
Since 2014 that method has carried accounting and finance leaders across the USA, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to a 92% average pass rate over the last four exam years. A done-for-you weekly plan, certified CMA coaches, and real accountability. Many of them had already stalled with a faceless self-study course first. That's the difference a coach makes. Let's get you certified.
Nathan Liao, CMA — Founder, CMA Exam Academy
Before You Enroll
Are These the Real Lessons, or a Trailer?
These are unedited lessons pulled straight from the Accelerator. The same video, whiteboard walkthrough, and test bank your login gives you on day one.
How Much Time Will I Need Each Week?
About eight to 10 focused hours a week, roughly an hour a day. Self-study candidates typically spend 15 to 20+ hours because they're also working out what to study. The done-for-you weekly plan removes that overhead, so every hour counts.
How Does the Pass-or-Refund Guarantee Work?
Study a minimum of 16 weeks for the part you're taking, complete all weekly assignments, lectures, and quizzes, and sit the exam before your two-year access expires. If you score below 360, forward your official score report within seven days and we give you your money back for that part.
Do I Get a Real Coach, or a Support Ticket?
A real coach. Weekly personalized calls with a certified CMA coach, unlimited email support answered within 24 hours Mon–Fri, and a 24/7 AI CMA Coach for everything in between. This is the part a faceless self-study course cannot hand you.
Which Part Should I Take First?
If you have an accounting or manufacturing background, start with Part 1. If you're finance-focused, start with Part 2. The Combo includes both parts with two-year access, and you can take them in any order.
How Soon Do I Get Access, and Can I Start Later?
Access is instant. You're inside the portal minutes after enrolling, and your printed textbooks ship free by FedEx worldwide. If you'd rather begin later, email us after enrolling and we'll postpone your start date. You can even pause midway if life happens.
You've Seen the Course. Now Get the Coach.
The demos are yours to keep. The coaching, the weekly plan, the test bank, and the guarantee start the moment you enroll, and your CMA Coach will be right by your side, every step of the way.
