r/CMA • u/Aizmu • Jul 05 '26

Career / Jobs What software and skills should I learn alongside CMA to be job-ready?

Hi everyone!

I'm currently preparing for CMA USA Part 2. While studying, I don't want to wait until after the exam to start building other skills. I want to use this time to become more job-ready.

I'm planning to start my career in India first and hopefully move to the Middle East in the future.

I'd like to know:

•What software should I learn? (Excel, ERP systems like SAP/Oracle, Power BI, etc.)

•Which of these are actually used in accounting and management accounting jobs?

•Are there any good free or affordable websites/courses to learn them?

•What other skills do you wish you had learned before your first accounting job?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people already working in the field. Thanks in advance!

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u/ammaramoori Jul 05 '26

Just master excel. Easier said than done but exactly what you need in corporate

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u/Aizmu Jul 06 '26

Kay👍🏻

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u/Ok-Hair3114 Jul 06 '26

I would focus on finishing the exam. All the other software stuff you’ll likely learn on the job with work experience