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Certified Management Accountant or CMA is a professional certification program offered by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA.
It is designed to offer the candidates all the essential skills to be successful in Management Accounting. It is a globally recognized and accredited certification with the syllabus created for the candidates to master 12 critical practice areas in the said field.
CMA USA can be one of the most renowned courses for any student or employee for its global exposure, attractive salary, and better credentials. However, it may not be easy to study and clear the exam on the first attempt.
CMA certification requires tremendous effort, time, dedication, and consistency to prepare for the exam. Not everyone learns and grasps information in the same way. Hence it depends on you which method suits you the most to study for the CMA Certification that may very well impact your whole career.
If you had to choose between self-study and mentoring, then you might be having trouble making a decision. Let’s break down which method of study may be best for you!
Some students are extremely self-disciplined, and they can allocate sufficient time, energy, and effort to clear the exam. They believe self-study is the better and faster means to study.
When you are working as a full-time working professional or a busy parent, self-studying for the CMA exam can take a longer timeline to achieve your goals. Especially when the subject is new, you will surely need some hand-holding. In such a scenario, it will be best to look for a mentor or a tutor who will give you person-specific inputs to study and clear the CMA exams successfully.
If you are looking for a good mentor, then we are here for you! NorthStar Academy is a premier institute for educating the Commerce domain which includes Finance and Accounting courses. We have the most in-demand faculty, Mr. M Irfat who will provide the proper guidance and mentorship for students who dream of a career in Finance and Accounting.
The institute started with the motto of training the students in the fields of Finance and Accounting, who wanted to take up professional courses like the CA, CMA (USA), CPA, ACCA, and other Finance Shorter courses.
NSA follows a system where they provide students with application-based knowledge, and theoretical, analytical, and critical thinking skills. This is an essential part of improving career prospects and professional growth.
NSA provides live online training sessions with recorded sessions in case you miss the session, delivering greater flexibility in the pursuit of professional excellence. NSA has a highly qualified mentor for boosting the enthusiasm for learning.
NSA is a certified learning partner for CMA (USA) in India by Gleim and IMA and the certified learning partner for ACCA. NSA also provides CMA + B.Com, CPA + MBA, ACCA+ B.Com, CA+B.Com, CMA USA + Mcom/MBA degrees with partnered colleges.
They have a team of brilliant faculty who can go the extra mile for the education of their students. They provide comprehensive learning material, excellent mentors, and regular mocks to embark on professional success. NSA’s simple philosophy is – “We measure our success in yours.”
NSA has taken up the initiative of learning anywhere, anytime. They provide flexible learning systems to help you learn better and quicker through online classes.
Best Mentorship :
M.Irfat has over 22 years of teaching experience and more than a decade of corporate experience in various positions at various MNCs and Big 4 consulting firms. He wanted to mentor those who seemed unsure of their career path. With his conceptual clarity and unique teaching style, he is known as the maestro of costing. All his students guarantee his excellence in his brilliant teaching.
Choosing self-study or finding a good mentor is a personal decision. However, you need to think about this consciously and objectively since it affects your career along with taking a toll on your time, energy, and efforts.
If finding a mentor seems like a better option to you, then you can enroll in NorthStar’s comprehensive CMA program which will help you pass with flying colors.
CMA certification is for everyone who studies with dedication and zeal. If you put in the right effort, time and resources, CMA is not too hard at all.
A commerce student may find it easier to pass CMA. However, CMA can be done without an accounting background too. There’s nothing impossible when you have the right mindset. Many CMAs were not from an Accounting background but still achieved their goals. NorthStar Academy starts the classes with the basics of management and accounting, ensuring that the students from science and arts backgrounds also cope with the others. So believe in yourself and get started.
No doubt, the CMA USA is a complex examination. However, many students manage to clear it on the first attempt. You need to have a proper schedule and a disciplined life to complete your daily targets. And it becomes easy to fulfill your dreams.
It’s not easy to squeeze more hours into your study routine without losing focus. It is not about the number of hours but how much you are able to learn that matters. By incorporating your priority topics or subjects where you have to focus, setting practical goals for yourself, taking a small power nap or a walk in between, group learning sessions, etc. you can study in a better way.
A CMA exam requires 150 or more hours of studying per exam. Depending upon your speed and concentration level, you have to plan your day. It’s just an estimation based on an average, however, it varies from person to person. You can divide the number of hours by the total number of days you have in hand, excluding the revision days to identify the ideal number of hours to study. Do not forget to account for buffer hours!
