CMA考試準備指南
和很多考過CMA的朋友聊準備考試的心得,總結出最有效的準備策略就是「多做題目」!但是「做題目」也是有技巧的。
很多考生抱怨做了很多題目〈且做Gleim題庫的正確率都甚至超過95%〉,但不知道為什麼還是考不過?一開始聽到這樣的情形也覺得很納悶,後來我才瞭解大家都搞錯「多做題目」的意義了。
ICMA是不對外揭露CMA/CFM考試的考題(non-disclosed),只會將使用多年且不再使用(retired)的考題揭露出來給考生參考。而這些考試教材題庫的來源便是這些retired的考題、或從這些考題衍生編寫出來的題目或是其他類似證照考試的考古題。因此,考生是不太可能會在正式考試時看到和題庫一模一樣的題目〈運氣好還是會碰到很類似的題目〉。
既然這樣,那做這些題目還有用嗎?那當然,做題目的目的是在(1)評量自己是否真的瞭解這個單元(Learning Outcome)的內容;(2)瞭解這個單元的內容可以怎麼樣出成題目;(3)熟悉CMA/CFM考試題型;(4)訓練解題的速度;(5)複習閱讀教材的內容。
以我準備CMA考試時為例,我會運用2/3的準備時間在做題目及閱讀解題方式。以準備一個單元為例〈Gleim教材將一科考試分為十個單元〉,我分配的時間如下:
(1) 閱讀單元教材的課文(1.5hrs):仔細閱讀自己不熟悉的範圍,不需要強迫記憶,但要確定真的瞭解內容。
(2) 做單元教材後的題目(1hr):做完後檢討做錯的題目,確定自己瞭解每一題的解法。
(3) 複習教材課文(30mins):從頭再瀏覽教材課文一次,重點放在之前做錯題目的範圍。
(4) 做CD題庫的題目(3hrs):一口氣做完題庫的題目,並詳細閱讀做錯題目的題解。

Hi..
我終於完成四科的考試了,我考的是舊制,
各科分數如下,皆只考一次就通過:
Part 1:570
Part 2:630
Part 3:590
Part 4:520
我使用Gleim的教材,Part 4因念不熟所以考得比較低
建議將Gleim教材及題目讀熟,就能掌握考試
Good luck to you!
Hi Anita
恭喜妳順利取得CMA!也謝謝妳的分享。
Hello….
我在2007年2月時考過四科囉!也是舊制的~
不過分數沒有像Anita那麼高,而且Part1和Part3還考了兩次才過關!但是終究老天有保佑,讓我通過喔~
我也是使用Gleim的參考書和CD,
不過我有去買資誠的上課講義來讀,
這樣子應該就足夠囉!
對了~感覺上,目前國內對於CMA似乎還不是很認同~
而且中華策略管理會計學會亦沒有積極推展!
不曉得各位前輩是不是有相同的感受呢?
Hi kuoyao
追根究底,除了台灣有CMA的人還是太少,主要還是缺乏適當的宣傳和經營。
中華策略管理會計學會要加油囉!
沒錯,雖然很積極的念書考過了CMA,
但在職場上聽過這張證照的朋友真的少之又少,
倒是金融界大力推崇CFA!
隨著傳統會計已漸被電腦化所取代,
希望台灣未來管理會計能受到重視~~
目前負責推廣CMA的中華策略管理會計學會似乎是停擺的狀態~
打電話去常常沒人接!
為了要學歷認證,我還加入會員,
但是錢繳了,卻沒有任何活動呢!
有受騙的感覺耶~
而我在考上CIA後加入了內部稽核協會,
就經常有免費的課程可以去聽~
真的差好多喔!
我也和kuoyao有同樣的感受
維護會員應有的權益
一起寫信去中華策略管理會計學會抗議吧!
我贊同Jimmy!
請教一下,雖然在金融業服務,但對財會相關領域都有興趣,所以計畫報考CMA,但是找了一些資料似乎都不是很完整,策略管理學會的網頁也是不清不楚的,想向各位先進請教,
1.關於CIA可抵考一科的部分,我目前已經通過06年11月的CIA考試,但因為工作年資不足,需要到明年3月才有資格提出正式的認證,這樣可以抵免嗎?因為學會網站上寫的是通過CIA EXAM,意思是只要通過考試就可抵免或是一定要等換照才可以?
2.自修的話準備時間約多長?因為目前在銀行上班,時間有限,希望能妥善計畫後再報考,不然報考成本太高.
3.英文程度大概在怎樣的水準才足以應付第四科問答題的回答?我的TOEIC成績僅635,不知是否足以應付?
4.我非會計背景出身,一次就通過CIA考試自己也是很意外,對我而言自修考CMA是否難度過高?需要找補習班嗎?有推荐的機構嗎?
先謝過各位先進的回答!
Hi Oni,
CIA抵考的問題,建議email詢問學會ima@imanet.org.tw
反正可以一次報考一科,建議挑科有把握的開始準備,等快準備時完再報考,再從考試結果來判斷下一科該花多少時間和精神準備。
基本上CMA不算難考,英文也不是大問題,但若以準備CIA的方式應考,可能很難通過。
謝謝你的回答,那我直接詢問管理學會看看,也還有一些其他的疑問順便問一問,有結果再向各位報告.
建議可直接上IMA的英文網站去看看囉…..
裡面的內容就非常的詳細了!!
CMA在台灣目前沒有單位在推廣…
也沒有補習班(以前還有資誠)大力鼓吹…
所以知道的並不多!!
另外建議去大陸的網站看看…
http://www.cmaspace.com
有蠻多人在討論的….
而且IMA也預計再2007年6月時在大陸推出中文化的CMA考試…
台灣的協會要加油啊!!
更正一下…
網址是www.cmaspace.com
據瞭解台灣的協會也會同步採用中文化CMA考試,只是可能還要拖一下~明年吧
各位考上CMA 的老大
可以告訴我書要怎麼買嗎?
為什麼大家那麼厲害,一次就通過?
從準備到考上,共花了多少時間呢?
每天時間怎麼分配?
我會計基礎不好,尤其是管會及高會。
請多指教!
謝謝!
我是2007年2月才通過全部四科的考試,
參考書籍和題庫CD,我是用Gleim出版的,是跟國內的資誠購買,還蠻方便的~
至於準備的時間,我大概是從2005年10月開始準備,由於目前有工作,所以只能趁空檔才能唸書~
前後一共考了六次,因為有兩次沒過關~真慚愧~
說到管會和高會,其實高會幾乎沒有考~不用擔心!
而管會就很多囉~畢竟這是管理會計師的認證~
建議你可以找一本管理會計的教科書來念,
會比較容易讀懂,畢竟參考書比較簡略~
重點還是要多做題目喔~
請教先進
若我要準備考cma
其行政程序
包括 認證學歷 交會費
要怎樣會比較方便
要加入 台灣 管理協會嗎
還是自己直接跟美國 聯繫
報考CMA並不用參加台灣的學會,只是參加台灣學會可以代為認證學歷,能省下不少麻煩。另外,若有報考的問題也可透過學會幫忙解決。
若不需要認證學歷的朋友可以自己直接跟美國聯繫,等考過後再考慮是否有加入台灣學會的需求。
我報名考試的時候,都是透過IMA的網站登記的~
等四科考完,才加入台灣的學會,成為會員
主要是他們可以提供學歷的認證,
不過還是要繳費的囉!
感謝先進回覆
另外請教自修考cma
建議直接去GLEIM網站購買嗎
他有四種
到底要買拿一種比較好
1.CMA/CFM Parts 1, 2CMA, 3, 4 (books, Test Prep CD-Rom, Audio CDs, Gleim Online) $839.90
2.CMA Parts 1, 2CMA, 3, 4 (books, Test Prep CD-Rom, Audio CDs, Gleim Online)$739.95
3.CMA Gleim Online 1, 13th Ed.
Irvin N. Gleim, Dale L. Flesher Our Price: $124.95
4.CMA Gleim Online 2, 13th Ed.Irvin N. Gleim, Dale L. Flesher Our Price: $124.95
http://www.gleim.com/accounting/products.php?cat=CMACFM12#Software
建議買書和Test Prep CD-Rom即可。
至於Audio CDs或Online,依你準備的習慣決定是否需要,我個人不推薦。
各位 CMA
請問GLIEM 的 CD-ROM
有使用期限嗎
十二版 跟十三版 有差很多嗎
謝謝
以前都沒有期限,新版的不知道。
十三版是針對新制考試,應該有不同吧!
請問有人要賣 書跟光碟嗎
請問有人已經通過新制的考試了嗎?
推薦國外 CMA 部落格 (可能有點舊,參考一下吧)
http://learning.mazoo.net/archives/001167.html
請問在台灣考過 CIA 後, 能 waive CMA Part 1 嗎?
看起來粉難考過哩~
Part 4, the Business Applications section of the (revised) CMA® exam, is unique among the exam parts. Part 4 is different because:
It consists of business-oriented essays, rather than multiple-choice questions
It covers all the topics from parts 1, 2, and 3, as well as organizational management, organization communication, behavioral issues, and ethical considerations.
It can only be taken after a candidate has passed parts 1, 2, and 3.
It is the only exam part where a candidate will not know their results immediately after completing the test. Instead, the essays are read and graded by subject-matter experts and results are mailed 6-10 weeks after the test.
Candidates have three hours to complete Part 4, and the number of questions varies based on the essays included in the particular test form. All questions include a description of a situation, for which a written answer is then required. Typically, Part 4 questions use words such as discuss,?explain,?compare and contrast,?and identify.? Questions also include a suggested time limit for completing the answer.
Following are some sample questions (suggested time for each is 30 minutes):
Question #1
FullRange, Inc., produces complex chips for personal electronic products such as music recording devices. A common product defect that occurs in production, however, is a rift?caused by failure to maintain precise heat levels during the production process. Production managers maintain that rejects from the testing program can be reworked to acceptable levels, but based on an analysis of customer complaints, George Wilson, the cost accountant, and the quality control engineer have ascertained that the normal rework does not bring the chips up to standard. While the rework process could be changed to correct the problem, a cost-benefit analysis shows that this is not feasible. Moreover, market analysis shows that that the problem will have a significant economic impact on the company’s reputation and customer satisfaction if not corrected.
Wilson has included the chip failure and rework problem in his quarterly report prepared for the Board of Directors, including highlighting the potentially adverse economic impact. After reviewing the reports to be presented to the Board, the plant manager and his staff are concerned and tell the controller: e can’t upset the Board with this kind of material. Tell Wilson to tone that down.?The controller then tells George he must bury the information, and that while the probable failure of reworks can be referred to briefly in the oral presentation, it should not be mentioned or highlighted in the advance material sent to the Board.
Wilson feels strongly that the Board will be misinformed about the potentially serious loss of income if he follows the controller’s orders. Wilson discusses this problem with the quality control engineer, who simply remarks, hat’s your problem, George.?
REQUIRED:
Discuss the ethical considerations that George Wilson should recognize in this situation by referring to the specific standards of the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice.
What should George Wilson do in this situation? Explain your answer.
Question #2
The Gershenfeld Foundation was established 25 years ago to encourage, promote, and support research in the physical sciences. A wide range of industrial corporations contribute money in support of the foundation’s work. The foundation has awarded research grants at a rate commensurate with its contributions and portfolio earnings.
Gershenfeld’s contributions have increased significantly in the past few months. The results of the foundation’s recent fund drive exceeded the expectations of the Board of Trustees. New research grants are being reviewed and evaluated, but a final decision on which grants to fund and the amount of funding will not be made for at least 60 days. Thus, Gershenfeld has an excess cash position that is expected to continue for two months.
The Board of Trustees has instructed the foundation’s Executive Director to invest the excess cash during this interim period. The Executive Director has been instructed to earn the highest possible yield while maintaining marketability and safety of principal. The types of investments that the Executive Director is considering for the use of $3.5 million of excess cash are (1) certificates of deposit, (2) U.S. Treasury bills, and (3) preferred stock of domestic corporations.
REQUIRED:
Define each of the following financial instrument characteristics and explain the effect each has on the yield of investments:
Default risk.
Marketability.
Maturity.
Evaluate each type of investment being considered by Gershenfeld’s Executive Director in terms of default risk, marketability, and maturity.
Discuss the suitability of each type of investment being considered by the Executive Director for Gershenfeld Foundation’s particular situation.
High-scoring responses to these questions will include essays that persuasively demonstrate a mastery of the knowledge being tested and which clearly address all the required points. Things to keep on mind during the test include:
Monitor the suggested time. If the essay says 45 minutes, don’t spend over an hour on it!
Read the question carefully, and answer what is asked.
If the question asked for three reasons, don’t leave points on the table by identifying and describing only two
If the question says dentify and explain?don’t forget to explain!
Show all the steps in a calculation. Even if the final answer is incorrect the graders can give partial credit.
Know IMA’s Statement on Ethical Professional Practice.
To learn more about the content of the CMA exam, visit the following links: CMA Exam Content Specifications and CMA Exam Learning Outcome Statements
Coping with Test Anxiety
A discussion of Part 4 presents a perfect time to talk about test anxiety because, more than any other exam part, it can include just about anything.
While a certain amount of anxiety is common for nearly everyone, there are some things a candidate can do to help minimize time wasting and sometimes debilitating stress.
Surprises on testing day can be a major source of stress. To minimize the surprises that await you, arrange to visit the testing center in advance. Figure out the route you are planning to take, as well as alternate routes, and track how long it takes to get there. Find out where to park. Talk to the center employees and tour the facilities. By doing these things, you will gain a level of familiarity with the testing environment that should translate into significantly lower stress on testing day.
On testing day, you can help lower both physical and mental stress. On the physical side, dress in layers, in case you get overheated. If the screen monitor is giving you a headache when you stare at it for too long, periodically give your eyes a rest.
The mental side of stress is often the most challenging. While taking the test, try not to fret over the possibility of failure. Most successful exam-takers devote all their mental effort during the exam to performing well ?and none to thinking about how well they are performing.
If you draw a lank?during the exam, don’t panic, since such an occurrence is quite normal. Return to the question later, or take a few moments to relax until it comes back to you. Try to replace self-defeating thoughts like haven’t studied enough,?or don’t know the material,?with more positive internal messages ?chances are you know more about the material than you think.
Remember, too, that if you end up failing the exam, it’s not a catastrophe ?you can always try again.
Stay focused and do your best. You just might surprise yourself.
請問kuoyao可以把資誠的上課講義轉賣給我嗎?Thank you!
請教各位前輩們…
我想準備考cma,如同前輩們所反應的,學會都沒人在。
不知是否有前
請教各位前輩們…
我想準備考cma,如同前輩們所反應的,學會都沒人在。
不知今年cma是否有考中文版的還是一樣是英文作答呢?
謝謝
今年開始CMA應該可以選擇考簡體中文版吧?不確定。
請問有人要去參加捷進的CMA課程嗎
Gleim的書籍要另外購買
恭喜Anita& Kuoyao, 跟兩位比較起來, 我考最久, 考舊制考到2007/12/31才考過, 因為舊制的part 2一直考不過, 還好最後順利通過了
至於學會的部份, 我真的覺得要加強推廣, 我曾經去參加捷進的說明會, 希望能遇到唐理事長, 看看有沒有可以幫忙的地方, 感覺也沒收到回應
有推廣交流才能一起成長
此外, 最近美國總會要調漲CMA的會員年費做推廣活動, 但感覺推廣活動都只限於美國本土, 大家或許也可以寫信, 請總會協助台灣的推廣活動
今天我上捷進的網頁看,才得知IMA跟捷進管理顧問簽約合作了
那是代表以後CMA的資訊來源都是由捷進發出嗎?
簽約僅就輔導考試部分合作
今年五月初考了CMA Part 2 and Part3,一次考過
準備教材我覺得Hock會比Gleim更適合台灣考生,用字極為簡單,對非英語系國家的人來講算是不錯選擇
http://www.hockinternational.com/CMA/program.htm
(不是在打廣告,其實我也沒有花錢買教材就是了)
內容編排邏輯性很好,每個主題均輔以例題,雖然第一次閱讀比較花時間,但是勤做筆記整理,看完一次幾乎就很夠了。他的examsuccess題目沒有像Gleim那麼多,但是敘述方式跟實際考試很像,事實上我還有遇到題目除了數字以外幾乎完全一樣的題目。
至於額外題目IMA的PLC網站的resource可以下載sample還有retired題目;還有PLC的線上測試我覺得滿准的,我考前測80%正確率,隔天考試果然考600。
這考試主要在考你閱讀理解能力,計算能力其次,很多人題目做熟了如果還考不過很可能是英文閱讀能力障礙。
遇到很長的題目先看最後問題是什麼,回頭找相關資訊,然後計算。考part 3記的帶自己財務計算機去,IRR跟NPV查表計算很浪費時間,用BAII plus幾乎題目看完答案就算完了。
是否可以請通過考試的的朋友說說這張執照在台灣都是從事哪方面工作? 對求職或升遷有顯著幫助嗎? 謝謝
我幾個鐘頭前才在美國考完part 1 score 590 真實題目比考古題跟教材裡的練習題都還要簡單
重點是到底考到cma回台灣能找什麼工作呢 我目前已經在台灣的大型上市公司工作5 年了 作的也是成本分析相關工作 我發現台灣企業對證照根本不重視 本公司(我看其他大企業一樣)都還是停留在人制 土法煉鋼的經營方式 員工就是要服從任勞任怨即可 其他客觀skill像證照這些東西根本多餘 想想也是那家企業主跟經營層都沒考照甚至學歷也不高 但公司又賺錢 當然他們會認為證照無用 悲哀啊 請問各位都從是哪些工作才會讓cma對你是有加分的?
我想如果是為了在台灣升官發財,CMA跟您的目標其實並非完全正相關。成本相關工作在製造業、出口貿易掛帥的地方,只不過是支援功能。做的好是應該的,做不好你也很容易推卸責任。
除非您轉去做行銷管理或是生產管理等工作,那CMA可能會提供一些您可以勝任該工作的可信度。但是就像您說的,台灣是人制,沒人在意您有什麼證照。
換個角度想,考CMA的時候您對不同領域的瞭解、對於公司內部應該是互相合作而不是政治惡鬥,還有哪些方式可能可以消彌內部衝突可能會是您更大的資產。
我只是想知道有這張證照回台灣大概能朝哪個方向找工作? 事務所呢? 金融業? 還是一般產業and企業?所以我想知道台灣CMA們大多是從事哪些工作
台灣的中華策略管理會計學會根本沒在運作
有個建議不知大家願不願結合大家的力量把台灣的協會弄好,幫助推廣CMA於台灣之知名度及給予對CMA有興趣人仕一個社交及互相交流的平台?
很難啦 台灣對cma我看一點需求都沒有 尤其是本土企業 我目前公司的公司已經是頂頂有名的台灣上市大企業了 如此大的公司對證照都沒需求更何況小公司 現在只能看台灣外商需不需要擁有國際證照的人了 即使有個組織幫忙推銷cma 但台灣大老闆們都只相信自己的方式 cma對他們而言根本多餘 甚至有些老闆學歷不高反而看不起高知識的人
就是因為照樣才需要大家的推廣阿~
有沒有人願意支持呢?
我也想要考CMA或是CFM證照,
但是看見之前大家發言的內容好像證照在台灣不重要,
我一直都在台灣的中小型公司做會計很多年,
很想要考張專業證照.
除了可提升自己之外,
也想要利用專業證照尋覓更OK的工作,
因為台灣很多公司的會計工作等同雜工.
可否請大家分享一下,要考CMA/CFM證照應該去哪裡買書??