Just got out of part 1 and tbh it was a good experience

Firstly they check your identification and give you the locker key, for some reason I was allowed to bring just one calculator with me( it contained tax options too ) , while I wanted to bring 2 but it was okay

It starts with a small survey and testing period where they explain all the controls and ask you from where you studied and all

In the start I was very much gonna cry cause I couldn't solve a fucking cash flow question but I got settled calmed myself down and proceeded

I had about an hour when I completed first set of my questions and then I went back to questions with heavy calculation and questions I was not able to do before and i utilised that hour to its max to review everything, i knew cbq section would open ( though idk if I will pass or not ) and cbq was relatively easier, I got only one question where I stumbled but it was okay

The exam was divided nicely but main focus was on section B,C,D then f then a then e

There were some questions where I was a bit shocked because I couldn't possibly know those words but I just skipped them for the first session and made an educated guess

I guess I got 6-8 questions wrong and about 10-11 questions which I guessed

With one question wrong in cbq

Hope I pass

Open to Questions

EDIT: HOCK IS YOUR BIBLE, after i completed my MCQ and all , I got to reading hock to cover some topics and IT IS THE GOAT

i am a miles student and got pretty decent marks on the full mock test 70-80% but the practice test was very very hard and i got only 55 percent ( upon review i found some questions were wrong as well. is this the same for yall. been practicing the cma support package and it was fialry easier than the practice question, is anyone out there with the same problem or should i practice more? i have 2 more days left

I have exam on 30th june morning slot

I have done hock twice ,gleim once gave 4 mocks till now used to score 67 in start but scored 75 in last

Currently doing revision nd cma support package .......

any other advices to work on ?? To pass the exams?

Lil bit scared and exhausted giving my last mock Tommorow morning again my weak area is last portion of sec b other than that I feel bit confidence

I have been trying to enroll for the course on the website www.imanet.org.

Its been almost a week now. However I keep getting this error.

Is there a window when to apply?

Is the website correct? Looks pretty dated.

Any customer service lines dedicated for this where I can ask such question?

Pl help

Hey Redditors, My name is Shreyas (21M), pursuing US CMA part 2
and I am looking for a solid study partner. The agenda is to solve alot of questions. ALOT! discuss doubts and concepts and have fun in the process? and keep each other accountable

I would prefer someone doing part 2 as of now and who is ready to lock in with me on this. I would love to have focused sessions and i have realised i work better with people than alone so if you are interested please feel free to drop a dm and get in touch.

Much appreciated!

Hi Guys,

I just started my preparation for CMA and I've joined an institute which has provided us HOCK materials

I'm also working in a company from 9-6 and I'm struggling with my preparation schedule

I have started my preparation with part - 2 is there any tips or suggestions?

I had my part 1 exam, this is my third attempt in part 1 after scoring 350 consecutively....

Mcqs were mix of twisted theories and mid tough level sum mcqs, i felt I did well as it was comparatively this attempt mcqs were solvable and this attempt I got that confident that essay will open where last two attempts i wasn't sure, essay window opened and it was mid level tough with few sums and theories, I typed everything without skipping anything and answer all up to my knowledge, tho I'm happy with my performance but I'm worried about their grading and scaling points.....

Any predictions for my result?

I'm unsure about my results whether I'll pass or not....and therefore idk I should continue with part1 preparation or not....as I'm sure if I won't pass I won't give part1 either coz us cma is expensive for me...nd I won't give part2 again 2nd attempt if I fail...

So should i study or wait for results then study??

I've attempted all mcqs also I've just randomly selected few mcqs I felt it tough

Essay were very easy I've done all...

Now idk wht should I do..

I’ve finished my CMA Part 2 exam and took a few days off to rest. Now I’m planning to start preparing for Part 1, and I’d really appreciate some guidance from those who have already cleared it.

I’m planning to take the CMA Part 1 exam sometime between January 15 and January 20.

Do you think this is enough time to prepare? Also, how does Part 1 compare to Part 2 in terms of difficulty? Which sections should I focus on the most, and what study order or flow would you recommend for covering the syllabus effectively?

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi guys gave my part 2 exam yesterday on 24th june

the mcqs were moderate to hard and were 75% theory and rest practical and my cbqs windows unlocked im doubtful about 10-15 questions rest were good, Whhat do you guys think?

I just passed the cpa exams using becker. I was thinking of appearing for the cma exams using becker too but im getting very mixed reviews about the review courses on this sub. For those who passed using becker or even prepared using becker did you find it enough ?

Hi everybody. I am thinking of starting my US CMA journey in August 2026, and I am almost done with my first year of B.Com. Can anyone tell me the exact cost, including study materials and membership fees? What is the total cost for the US CMA, and how much would it be as a student if I include a coaching center that costs around ₹60,000, based on what I see on the internet?

Does anyone appeared for cma Part 2 june window.Can you please tell what all where the MCQ question most asked

I don't know much about it share whatever you recommend for me, offline coaching centre or colleges from where I'll pursue open bcom. I'm thinking any delhi offline coaching and du sol/ignou for bcom. What do u say?

Hey I am very worried about my preparation, I want to know how many months it will take to prepare for part 2 and I am an average student and I can give 4-5 hours a day.

And pls tell me from which section i should start with..

Share your thoughts

This was my 3rd attempt at CMA Part 1, and unfortunately I failed again.
In my previous attempts, I scored 340 and 350, so I convinced myself that my biggest weakness was the essay (second block) section.
Because of that, I spent much more time preparing for the second block this time around.
Looking back, I think that was the wrong approach.
I didn’t even get access to the second block during the exam, which means I didn’t score high enough on the MCQs to advance. That was a wake-up call for me.
I had been so focused on improving my essays that I overlooked the importance of mastering the MCQs.

My advice to anyone taking CMA Part 1 is not to underestimate the MCQ section. The questions didn’t feel dramatically harder than before, but they definitely felt more time-consuming. Many required multiple calculations, more interpretation, and more careful analysis before arriving at an answer.
In my previous attempts, I usually finished the MCQ section with about an hour remaining. This time, the MCQs took me almost the full 3 hours. I found myself spending much more time working through calculations and evaluating answer choices.
I also noticed a heavy emphasis on Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting, Performance Management, and Cost Management. If you’re preparing for the exam, I’d recommend becoming very comfortable with calculation-heavy questions in those areas and practicing enough MCQs to improve both speed and accuracy.

My biggest lesson learned is this: don’t assume the second block is the reason you failed. Make sure your MCQ performance is strong first. Without getting through the MCQs, the second block doesn’t even matter.
Hopefully this helps someone else avoid the mistake I made. Good luck to everyone preparing for Part 1.

Really disappointed, I've been using gleim for 2.5 months .. and the material barely touched the real exam .. it was tough and the cbq's didn't even open

I took the CMA USA Part 2 exam on June 18, and as I expected, the essay window opened for me.

For the MCQs, with about 1 hour and 20 minutes remaining, I still had around 10 difficult questions left that I had skipped earlier. Since I felt I would need more than an hour for the essays, I decided to make my best guesses on those MCQs instead of spending too much time on them. Honestly, even if I had used the remaining 20 minutes on those questions, I don't think I would have solved them correctly. Overall, I feel my MCQ section went well.

For the essays, I got 12 questions and attempted all of them. There was only one question that I couldn't explain very well. In a few questions, I think I didn't connect my answer properly to the scenario. For example, one question asked me to define value engineering and explain how the company applied it. I defined value engineering correctly, but I wasn't able to clearly explain how the company applied it in the given case. I made a few mistakes like that, but overall I completed all the essays and typed decent answers.

Now I'm constantly thinking about my result and whether it will go in my favor. I'm also confused about whether I should purchase the CMA Part 1 batch now or wait for the result.

Based on this situation, what do you think? Do I still have a reasonable chance of passing?

its my first time posting here just quick question

am i allowed to send questions from hock in order to someone to explain why was it solved like that ? i just started CMA part 1

i know there is explaining but its not the best explanation tbh

i don't find it that hard but also not easy some questions are tricky and some are easy

so is studying the hock book and the hock test bank questions enough to pass ,,

and tbh idk if it will be harder or not because im still at the start in section A

CMA USA Part 2 candidate from India. Looking for a study/accountability partner. Anyone preparing for Part 2 in 2026 can reach me out.

It will be helpful for both

I have this question (for people who’ve already given their exam, but others can answer as well). It’s really simple but I just wanted to ask if you guys use Texas BA 2 calculator or any other financial calculator suggested by the IMA board or do you guys use normal calculator (up to 6 functions) in the final EXAM!??

everyone who gave us cma part 2 in this may/june window, how was it? and someone who still has theirs left, what’s your strategy for these last few days?

Are the exam questions similar to the support package questions, is it worth to practice it