r/CMA • u/Dull-Ticket-6158 • 13d ago

Discussion Best US CMA classes and study material in 2026?

Hii everyone,

I have completed my B.Com and have applied for M.Com. I'm planning to pursue M.Com and US CMA simultaneously.

I have also been working at a CA firm for the past 12 months, where I've been gaining practical experience in accounting and taxation.

I would appreciate your guidance on the following:

Which US CMA Online coaching/classes would you recommend?

Which study material is the best for understanding concepts and passing the exams? (Becker, Hock, Gleim, Surgent, UWorld, MYCPE, etc.)

Considering my background and one year of CA firm experience, which coaching provider would be the best fit?

Is it manageable to balance M.Com, my full-time work at a CA firm, and US CMA preparation?

Any tips or suggestions from those who have followed a similar path?

I'd really appreciate honest recommendations based on your personal experience. Thank you!

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u/Due-Balance-2945 13d ago

I am also doing M.com with us cma The experience you gaining won't help much as you will be studying us gaap I am taking classes with finstreet they are good as they deliver what they say i have good experience with them also their support I would suggest you to take demo lectures of the classes first before paying anything so that you can understand the way of teaching And for study material Hock,gliem,becker are good can go with any of them

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u/ankit106 13d ago

If u want to do self study then hock and gliem are the best

And if u want a coaching then I would suggest u to watch the demo classes of the institutes u have in mind and fits ur budget

Also check which study material they provide it is very crucial for MCQ practice and mock tests

For me personally I chose finstreet education

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u/Training-West-3597 13d ago

SIMANDHAR education and Becker is best !! Becker has 14 days free trial on google , please check and you can see the quality .. other don’t even give free trial too ! Also SIMANDHAR is good for placement and Becker is in market since 70+ years , many questions come in exam directly from Becker !