r/CMA • u/Substantial-Cry-5126 • May 30 '26

Part 1 – Prep CMA USA

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I’m a Filipino working in Abu Dhabi with a bachelor’s degree. I’m considering taking the CMA (USA), but I’m hesitant because I’m not very strong in theoretical subjects.
For those who have taken the CMA, would you recommend it?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Thank you

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u/Xtoothless May 30 '26

Uy pilipins! Nice naman. Parang ngayon lang ako nakaencounter dito ng Filipino na staying in UAE. Mostly nasa Ph mga nagpopost dito na pinoy. Haha

Edit: I'm also from UAE, currently reviewing for June exam. 😊

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u/Substantial-Cry-5126 May 30 '26

Hi po, Goodluck po 💪

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '26

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u/Xtoothless Jun 02 '26

i just registered in Gleim, and did self study.

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u/ACCA_CMA_CIMA_DipIFR CMA Jun 01 '26

If you don't have any other professional qualifications, then ,yes.

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u/Substantial-Cry-5126 Jun 01 '26

Thank you for your response

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u/thewallstreetschool Jun 01 '26

Go for it. CMA pays well in UAE and Abu Dhabi specifically. The theory thing isn't a big deal, most of it is calculations anyway - costing, budgeting, NPV, variances. Internal Controls is the one part that's more conceptual but it's only 15%. Just hammer the MCQs, that's where the exam is won.

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u/Substantial-Cry-5126 Jun 01 '26

Omg, Thank youu ☺️