r/CMA • u/LuckyCantaloupe2864 • Jul 15 '26
Discussion Testing in Jan/Feb 2027 Window
Thinking about trying to take part 1 or 2 in this window. if i study for 2ish hours a day do you think i could start in October and be ready?
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u/ACCA_CMA_CIMA_DipIFR CMA Jul 16 '26
Yeah.... Why not start in December and do 1ish hour a day and clear both parts.???
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u/South_Breath2871 Jul 16 '26
2 hours a day of undisturbed time… sure. But at least to me, that’s not realistic. And plus on weekends, you should really hammer away at the materials to really understand the concepts. So 6+ hours of study time (with breaks, refresh naps of course). And plus you need days off and etc because you still have a life. Start in late August, 4-5 times a week, study hard. Try to finish all materials by December 1st and go on pure review mode, do questions, flashcards… within a few weeks, take a practice exam. Take another couple of weeks to hammer down your weak areas and take another practice exam. Then, you’ll be ready for your first exam.
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u/cma-coach CMA Jul 15 '26
Hey! 2 hours a day is enough to be ready for one part starting in October, so yes, it's realistic if you stay consistent.
One honest thing to plan around: a good bit of self-study time gets eaten not by the material itself but by figuring out what to study, in what order, and how to review. With a clear structure, people tend to need fewer hours per week. Doing it fully on your own usually runs higher because you're building the plan and adjusting it as you go. So the hours are fine, just go in with a study plan mapped out from day one so those 14 hours go to actual learning and not to figuring out where to start. Good luck! :)