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Anyone take the CMA exam?
Posted on 10/9/17 at 10:17 am
Posted on 10/9/17 at 10:17 am
Looking into doing this instead of the CPA route. Currently the controller for multiple companies with no intention of going back into public accounting. Is the CMA the right option and any pointers you would want to give for someone going to study for it? Not as much guidance out there as there is for the CPA exam.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 10:56 am to LigerFan
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Currently the controller for multiple companies
How did you get a controller position without a CPA?
Posted on 10/9/17 at 11:07 am to ATLdawg25
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How did you get a controller position without a CPA?
Definitely not unheard of. Did public accounting for 3 years and learned as much as I could from the higher-ups. Just never sat down and tried to take the test. I know a lot of CPAs that couldn't reconcile a balance sheet account and a lot of none-CPAs that could run circles around me.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 11:11 am to LigerFan
Look around at some jobs at the same level as you or one to two steps up that'd you'd eventually. Most will require CPA. A few may ask for CMA, but probably not that many.
Posted on 10/21/17 at 3:48 pm to southernelite
Bump.
I'm also considering the CMA. It seems more practical than the CPA for controller/finance director positions. I know the CPA is great for auditors and tax managers.
I'm also considering the CMA. It seems more practical than the CPA for controller/finance director positions. I know the CPA is great for auditors and tax managers.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 8:36 am to SaulGoodman
CMA is a more practical skill set for someone in FP&A or CFO aspirations.
CPA is what has the prestige to get you into the senior roles.
CMA just isn’t going to open doors but the material is helpful.
CPA is what has the prestige to get you into the senior roles.
CMA just isn’t going to open doors but the material is helpful.
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