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The CMA Show

Nathan Liao, CMA / Anchorcmaexamacademy.libsyn.com
Welcome to The CMA Show! In every episode we go inside the minds of the most successful Management Accountants i.e. CFOs, Corporate Controllers, VPs of Finance so you can learn how to move up the ranks just like they did. You'll learn the aha moments that led them to where they are today, lessons learned along their career trajectory, and how you can replicate their success. The show is sponsored by CMA Exam Academy, the instructor-led prep course helping professionals around the world pass the exam and earn their Certified Management Accountant designation.
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Episodes

Ep 24: CMA Exam 2020 - MAJOR CHANGES ARE COMING

CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CMA) EXAM 2020 - MAJOR CHANGES ARE COMING // Did you know there are major CMA exam changes coming in 2020? Don’t fret. As your CMA Coach, I’m here to show you how these changes will affect your CMA exam preparation for 2020. At CMA Exam Academy, we are already working on these changes so I’m intimately aware of what’s coming in 2020 and I’m ready to show you in this video. Send Me Your Questions: www.cmaexamacademy.com/podcasts DOWNLOAD MY FREE EXAM CHEAT SHEET: ...

Aug 14, 201913 min

EP 23: How To Pass The CMA Exam On Your First Attempt

HOW TO PASS THE CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CMA) EXAM - ON YOUR FIRST TRY // Want to discover how to pass the CMA exam and how to become a CMA in the process? As your CMA Coach, I’ll show you how you can pass the CMA exam the first time with a fantastic CMA passing score. The Certified Management Accountant exam difficulty is a big question mark for most CMA candidates. They want to pass the cma exam so naturally they first want to understand what they are up against. In this video, I’ll an...

Aug 06, 201914 min

Ep 22: CMA Exam Grading System - ACE YOUR CMA EXAM

CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT EXAM GRADING SYSTEM - PASS ON YOUR FIRST ATTEMPT // Want to take your CMA exam but feel confused about the cma exam grading system? Don’t fret! As your CMA Coach, I’ll share with you the CMA exam grading scale to help you understand what the CMA exam passing score is. Understanding how the CMA exam scoring works, you’ll pay more attention to the CMA scoring in your practice tests using CMA exam questions. At CMA Exam Academy, I provide my students with their CMA e...

Jul 22, 201910 minEp. 22

Ep 21: CMA Exam - What you must know

CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CMA) EXAM - WHAT YOU MUST KNOW // Want to become a Certified Management Accountant? First, you need to understand the structure of the Certified Management Accountant exam. As your CMA Coach, I’m here you guide you by explaining what the CMA exam is all about to help you earn your CMA designation. Your CMA exam prep is crucial to passing on your first attempt. These courses should include CMA exam questions that you can practice with to pass your CMA test. In my ...

Jul 15, 201918 minEp. 21

Episode 20 - How to Become a CMA

HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CMA) SIMPLE 8 STEP PROCESS // Did you know that the Certified Management Accountant exam is changing in 2020? So if you want to learn how to become a CMA Accountant in 2019, this is the video for you. There are only two exam windows left in 2019 so you’ll need to hurry if you want to pass both cma exams this year. If you’re thinking of taking both exams in the same CMA exam window, let me tell you that the Certified Management Accountant exam is n...

May 20, 201910 minEp. 20

Episode 19 - CMA Review Courses - Here's the Best One For You

CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT COURSE - HERE’S THE BEST ONE FOR YOU! // One of the biggest decisions anyone looking to earn the Certified Management Accountant certification is to choose the best cma review course. Most candidates opt for CMA study materials online because it’s convenient and there are so many options to choose from. The CMA exam is not easy. In fact only 35% pass on their first try. This is why choosing the right CMA exam review course is so important. In this video I’ll show ...

May 13, 20196 min

Episode 18 - Study Material (PASS THE FIRST TIME!)

CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT STUDY MATERIAL (PASS THE FIRST TIME!) // Are you ready to become a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) but don’t know how to tackle the CMA exam? The first step is to figure out the best CMA study material that you’ll need to pass the first time. CMA exam review courses offer a wide range of tools to help boost your learning and pass your Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam on your first try. In this video, you’ll discover the CMA study material that you ...

May 06, 20198 min

Episode 17 - Best Study Technique for the CMA Exam - 2019

BEST STUDY TECHNIQUE FOR THE CMA EXAM – 2019 // Want the best CMA exam tips? Prepare for the CMA exam and become a Certified Management Accountant this year. Don’t miss out on my best CMA exam review technique to accelerate your learning. Now you won’t have to worry about how to study for the Certified Management Accountant exam! DOWNLOAD MY EXAM CHEAT SHEET: http://bit.ly/2WisiHS Say hi on social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMA_Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_liao/ #cmacoach F...

May 01, 20196 min

Episode 16 - How to Find a Mentor and Accelerate Your Career (With Laura Humbert)

How to Find a Mentor and Accelerate Your Career (With Laura Humbert): Why the CMA is more than a designation How you can find a mentor to accelerate your career Why public accounting is not the only choice anymore for college graduates How to obtain your CPA license if you live outside the United States The secret to move get recognized at work and move up the ranks

Jun 11, 201824 min

Episode 15 - The Rise of the Certified Management Accountant in the Banking Industry

Here’s What You’ll Learn in this Week’s Episode: CMA vs MBA - which one is more practical in real life? How relevant the CMA is in the banking industry How helpful the CMA designation is for a Corporate Finance Director If considering a move to a different industry, does the CMA hold its value? The one skill you need to nurture today to become a Corporate Finance Director tomorrow How to know if complacency has become the silent killer of your career - and what you can do about it now...

May 29, 201835 min

Episode 14 - CPA vs CMA - Which One First? (With Brian Conner)

In today's episode of The CMA Show, I interviewed Brian Conner, the CFO at Bolthouse Properties, Inc. Brian holds the CPA, CMA and MBA and is a huge advocate for lifetime learning. During this value-packed show, you'll learn: Which credential, CPA vs CMA vs MBA, is the most useful in the day-to-day activities of a Chief Financial Officer, or CFO. Why lifetime learning is the key to success in Management Accounting. How you can position yourself for success when babyboomers retire and leave execu...

May 14, 201834 min

Episode 13 - How to Get Promoted to Corporate Controller Fast (with Josefina Garcia )

The Biggest Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss in Episode #13: Why you should pursue the CMA while still in college Why access to the IMA network is crucial to your career How to get promoted to Controller - fast. CMA vs CPA - Which one to choose? Not as obvious as you think. The one thing you need to focus on today to get promoted to Controller tomorrow. Why public speaking is a soft skill management accountants must polish. To Share Your Thoughts: Leave a note in the comments section below. Ask ...

Apr 30, 201822 min

Episode 12 - Why the CMA is a Must for Finance Professionals (with David Elrod)

The Biggest Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss in Episode #12: Why the CMA is crucial if you work in Finance. How to transition from internal auditing to management accounting, fast. Why the CPA may not be the best track to go with coming out of college. To Share Your Thoughts: Leave a note in the comments section below. Ask a question in the review section of the show in iTunes. Your question may be featured on the show during the Q&A segment. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn...

Apr 12, 201819 min

Episode 11 - 20 Ways to Kick Procrastination to the Curb

Find yourself stuck in a rut and procrastinating more than you are studying? Hey -- it happens to the best of us. With so much information to take in, preparing for the CMA exam can feel daunting and arduous. In this episode I’m sharing my top 20 tips for kicking procrastination to the curb and helping you see the light at the end of the tunnel again. Ready to dive in? Click play to listen now.

Sep 29, 201624 min

Episode 10 - SQ3R

Overwhelmed by all the material you need to cover for the CMA exam, and not sure how you’re going to retain it all? Trust me, I know exactly how you feel. In this episode I’m sharing the number one study technique I found to help me learn, retain and apply all the information you need to pass the CMA exam on the first try. Listen in to learn more about this bulletproof study method now!

Sep 19, 201615 min

Episode 9 - Everything You Should Know about Essay Questions

Are you sweating buckets just thinking about the essay portion of the CMA exam? Well don’t be. In this episode I am going to be giving you all the information you need to know about the essay question to remove the guesswork and help you prepare for success. Not only will you learn what to expect and how to get top marks, but I’m sharing some of my hottest tips, essay strategies and study hacks so you dominate this portion of the exam. Listen in to find out how to familiarize yourself with the C...

Jun 14, 201613 min

Episode 8 - Fifteen Tips on How to Combine CMA Studying with Working Full ??Time like a Pro

Like many other CMA candidates, I was working a full time job when I decided to prepare for the exam. Having bills to pay, I couldn’t just give up my job in order to prepare, so I quickly learned how to balance work and studying. In this week’s episode I am sharing 15 of my most valuable tips to help you successfully prepare for the exam while working a full time job. At the end of this episode you are going to be a time management, study pro. So what are you waiting for? Listen in now!...

Jun 06, 201611 min

Episode 7 - Dennis Whitney Interview

Today’s podcast guest is a man with 23 years experience working for the IMA. He has been the Senior Vice President of the IMA and is in charge of running the CMA program. Dennis Whitney has a plethora of certifications and decades of experience behind him, making the advice, information and feedback he is about to share invaluable to future CMA candidates. Listen in to learn more about how to become a CMA, tips and strategies for passing the exam, and details on the future of the CMA designation...

May 30, 201631 min

Episode 6 - CGMA vs CMA

In 2012 a new management accounting designation was introduced and it got the accounting world buzzing. The CGMA, or Chartered Global Management Accountant, was designed to extend the global reach of management accounting, but has it served its purpose? In this week’s episode we are unearthing some of the juicier details of the CGMA and why it may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Listen in to learn more and find out which designation could be better suited for your career.

May 23, 201612 min

Episode 5 - CMA vs MBA

One of the most common questions I get asked is how I chose the CMA over other designations and certifications. Deciding what you want to do with your career can be tough, especially when you don’t know all the information. In today’s episode I will be discussing the core differences between the CMA vs MBA to help you make a decision best suited for you. You will learn everything from earning potential to eligibility requirements. Listen in now and learn!

May 16, 201610 min

Episode 4 - CMA vs CPA

One of the most common questions I get asked is, “Nathan, why did you become a CMA?” There are several different finance and accounting certifications and licences available, but two of the most common are CMA vs CPA. With so many differences, you must really take a look at what it is you want for your career. To cover why I became a CMA and highlight some of the contributing factors, listen in to this week’s podcast.

May 09, 201611 min

Episode 3 - How I paid off over $100K of debt thanks to the CMA designation

Are you in debt or sick of only making enough money to get by, without being able to save? Trust me, I know exactly how you feel. Not too long ago I was $100k in debt and feeling overwhelmed. After earning my CMA designation everything changed though...for the better. Find out how earning your CMA could change your life, help pull you out of debt, and lead you to the career of your dreams. Listen in to learn now!

May 03, 201610 min

Episode 2 - What is the CMA and Why It'll Skyrocket Your Career and Income - An Interview with Jeff Thomson, CEO of the IMA

In this episode of the CMA Exam Mastery Course, you are going to hear from the man in charge of everything CMA-related. Listed as Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential four years running, Trust Across America’s Top 100 Thought Leaders for five years straight, and now the well-deserving recipient of the IMA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, please welcome Jeff Thomson — CEO of the Institute of Management Accounting. Jeff is sharing some incredible insight and value on the future of the CMA, wha...

May 03, 201625 min

What is the CMA Exam Mastery Course Podcast

I know what it takes to prepare for the CMA exam. I understand the fear, stress, and overwhelm of studying while working a full time job. I had to put in months of preparation and sacrifice my social life so that I could earn my CMA designation, but guess what? I passed on the very first try and you can too, which is why I created the CMA Exam Mastery Course. In these episodes you will learn how to find CMA exam success, so that you too can pass the exam on your first try. Listen in to this very...

Apr 20, 20168 min
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