Sitting for the Exam

professional excellence. CMAs earn the credential through their work experience, the rigorous two part CMA exam, and then continuing education.

So, what are the benefits that the CMA certification and this course bring to you?

First, CMA is a relevant credential. As I mentioned, the CMA covers the skills that are most in demand for professionals in the world of finance.

Second, preparation is convenient and flexible. This is because anyone, however busy you might be, can prepare for the CMA exam through a variety of learning platforms. That’s why we have perfected this audio format just for you. Listen when and where it works best. Also, the CMA exam is offered at hundreds of testing centers around the world. This makes it easy to take an exam no matter where you live.

Third is employer recognition. Around the world, employers turn to CMAs to improve the financial performance of their organizations.

Finally, there is a high return on investment. CMA certification will yield an exceptionally good return on your investment. The IMA’s Annual Salary Survey tells us that CMAs earn fifty nine percent more in median salary than their non CMA peers. They also earn sixty three percent more in median total compensation.

When you are done with this course, you will be well on your way to becoming certified. This is because the material in this audio course will give you the tools you need to prepare for the test. As we move along, I will give you a brief overview of this course. Before I do, though, I will brief you on what to expect as we go through the material together.

Thank you, again, for your interest in this course and for your interest in this field. If you are ready, let’s get started.

COURSE CONVENTIONS AND CONTENT

This section focuses on the course conventions and content. Course conventions refers to concepts and methods that I will use to present all the material to you. This course is divided into different chapters. These chapters are also further divided into sections and sometimes, subsections. At the beginning of every new chapter or section, I will give you