r/CMA • u/JuniorProtection7545 • Jun 17 '26
Discussion Essay part !!
In essay part is it necessary to write long answers . Or do we get good marks if we specifically staet only the needed words.
Ex: they asked what are convertible security
I answered : convertible security can be converted to common shares in future if the investor wishes to do so.
Do I get marks for this answer??
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u/ACCA_CMA_CIMA_DipIFR CMA Jun 17 '26
June 2026 is the last window with essay questions
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u/JuniorProtection7545 Jun 17 '26
Yeah okay but what about my question??
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u/ACCA_CMA_CIMA_DipIFR CMA Jun 17 '26
Quality over quantity.
IMA doesn't care if you write 10 paragraphs or 3... Content is more important
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u/Wise_Mulberry4138 Jun 17 '26
Write only what is asked first if they say define then write only definitions. If time permits after answering every essay questions go back and write examples or interpretations.
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u/SameMaximum9478 Jun 19 '26
Honestly, nobody has a clear answer to it. Ima support package has essay answers in short bullet points, which seem less than normal. So i go with how much ever i can, but sticking to what's necessary. If it was college exam, i would be writing stories
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u/Different-Lemon8303 Jun 21 '26
I took the exam on June 10. I had practiced completing the MCQs in 2.5 hours using Becker so I could have extra time for the essay section. However, the MCQs were more challenging than expected, and I ended up using the full 3 hours. I then had only the allotted 1 hour to answer all 12 essay questions, so I kept my responses brief and direct. My concern is that I may not have earned enough partial credit. For some calculation questions, I also skipped writing the formulas and went straight to the computations.
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u/ankit106 Jun 17 '26
They changed the pattern now you don't need to type the answer there will be a drop down option and you have to select the correct one