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Formerly YM CMA Review

Get a closer look at the exceptional CMA content, expert instruction, study tools, and learning methodology in YM International's CMA Review Courses.

๐Ÿ“‹ Always Current
CMA Exam Aligned, Up-to-Date Content

Our CMA study materials are fully mapped to ICMA's Learning Outcome Statements (LOS) for both Parts 1 and 2, giving you everything you need to pass: expert video lectures, study test, targeted practice questions, and realistic mock exams.

We've expanded our content to cover the new case-based questions (CBQs) now tested on the CMA exam. Every component is regularly reviewed to ensure perfect alignment with the latest exam structure, content, and LOS. Nothing outdated. Nothing missing. Just what you need to pass.

Learn About Our Learning Philosophy
Part 1 ยท CBQ ยท New Format
Greenline Company plans for Year 4. Based on the data, what is the predetermined overhead rate?
A. $13.49 per DLH
B. $14.03 per DLH โœ“
C. $7.09 per DLH
๐Ÿง  QBank
Most Comprehensive CMA Question Bank (QBank)

The largest CMA QBank available โ€” and it just got bigger. Practice with multiple-choice questions (MCQs), essays, and newly added case-based questions (CBQs) that mirror the latest exam format.

Every question is written and regularly updated by our CMA subject-matter experts. Detailed answer explanations go beyond "here's the answer" โ€” they explain the why, so you build real understanding and lock more in memory.

Know How to Use the CMA QBank
QBank โ€” Part 1Q 42 / 120
Cost Management
A company uses absorption costing. Which would most likely cause operating income to increase?
A. Decrease in production
B. Increase in production volume โœ“
C. Decrease in selling price
๐ŸŽฌ Video
Engaging Video Lectures

Get the motivation and clarity you need to pass with effective CMA video lectures, available online and for offline viewing in the mobile app.

I truly recommend all CMA instructors. These concise, focused lessons simplify complex topics, encourage active learning, and help you think like a CMA. Real-world examples and practical scenarios bring each concept to life, ensuring you understand how to apply what you learn and approach exam day with confidence.

Learn More In Our Video Lectures
14:22 / 40:00
Part 1 ยท Budgeting & Forecasting
๐Ÿ“š Part 1โฑ 40 min๐ŸŽฏ High Yield
๐Ÿ“– Study Guides
Print and Digital Study Guides

Choose the format that fits your learning style: digital, print, or both. CMA Study Guides integrate seamlessly with video lectures, and feature powerful tools like searching, highlighting, and note-taking, while printed guides deliver the same-content, exam-focused content in a traditional format.

Both formats are regularly updated to reflect the latest CMA topics, this 2-volume set is designed to keep your study experience current, comprehensive, and completely aligned with the exam.

Know More About Study Guides
YM International โ€” 2026
CMA Study Guide โ€” Parts 1 & 2
Print & Digital Available
Updated for 2026 ICMA LOS & CBQs
Annotate, highlight & search (digital)
Printed format available
Offline mobile access
๐Ÿ“ Mock Exams
Practice and Mock Exams

Sharpen your test-taking and time-management skills with unlimited practice exams and 2 full-length mock exams, each featuring a unique set of questions. These tools help reinforce your knowledge while building confidence under timed conditions.

Our mock exams mirror the real CMA Part 1 and Part 2 in testing, structure, question count, and difficulty. The interface also replicates the Prometric online testing environment, allowing you to practice navigating and answering questions just as you will on exam day.

Learn More In Our Practice Exams
Mock Exam โ€” Part 101:42:18 left
Q 17 of 40 ยท Section 2
Which budgeting approach requires justification of all expenses for each new period?
A. Rolling budget
B. Zero-based budgeting โœ“
C. Static budget
โšก 11th Hour
11th Hour Final Review Course

As you approach your final 7 weeks of preparation for the CMA exam, you need a resource that distills everything you've learned into an approachable, intensive style exam course.

Our 11th Hour Final Review Course delivers exclusive video lectures that cover the most important topics you will encounter on exam day and 2 more full-mock exams if your party with unique questions.

Know How to Use the 11th Hour Review
11th Hour Review โ€” Week 5 of 7
๐Ÿ“น Priority Topic
Performance Measurement โ€” Balanced Scorecard & KPIs
High Frequency Part 1
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Instructors
Instructors You Can Trust

YM International's CMA instructors, thought leaders, and subject-matter experts share an extensive background in accounting, decades of experience teaching university accounting courses, and a passion for helping to advance the profession.

Instructors like Wendy Misir (PhD, CPA, CMA, CGMA), Peter Clibbon (CFA, CPA, CMA), Ken Hennings (PhD, CPA, CMA, CF), Karl Clous (PhD, CPA, CMA), and Casey Budd (MBA) are dedicated to guiding candidates like you to success on the CMA exam.

Meet Our Instructors
CMA Certified Instructors
WM
KH
KC
CB
SE
MF
PhD-level professors with decades of university teaching and real-world CMA expertise.
๐Ÿ• Boot Camps
Live CMA Boot Camps

Available exclusively in the CMA Elite-Unlimited Course, our live boot camps connect you with fellow candidates and our dynamic team of expert instructors. In these engaging sessions, you'll gain insider tips, work through challenging problems, and strengthen your understanding of complex topics, all in a collaborative, online environment.

Boot camps provide direct access to instructor support and interactive learning to boost your confidence and comprehension. Registration is simple through the Events tab in your course, and all sessions are recorded for convenient on-demand viewing.

View Upcoming Boot Camp Dates
Live Boot Camp Schedule
Part 1 โ€” Financial Planning & Analytics
LIVE
Part 2 โ€” Strategic Financial Management
Recorded
CBQ Masterclass โ€” New Format
Upcoming
๐Ÿค Support
Real People. Real Support.

We are just a click or phone call away whenever you need help, guidance, or support. Our live customer support team is available around the clock to answer any questions, from technical support to CMA exam guidance. We're in this together.

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๐Ÿ“… Study Planner
Dynamic Study Planners

Preparing for the CMA exam doesn't have to be overwhelming. When you log in, simply enter your start date, target exam date, and available study hours for each day of the week. Our learning platform will then generate an optimized study plan aligned with the course syllabus, complete with deadlines to help keep you on track.

You can choose from a structured scheduler with detailed tasks and time durations or opt for a more flexible or fully customized option โ€” whatever best fits your lifestyle.

Learn How to Build a Study Plan
My Study Plan โ€” Week 4
Video: External Financial Reporting
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Practice: 25 MCQs โ€” Budgeting
Today
Study Guide: Ch. 4 Review
Thu
Weekly Progress48%
๐Ÿƒ Flashcards
Digital Flashcards

Create Your Own or Browse Premade Cards. While creating your own flashcards by easily transfer content from your course interface โ€” keywords, diagrams, or important passages onto a new or existing flashcard โ€” at no extra cost. If you're a student of our Elite-Unlimited course, you will also have access to our Expert ReadyDecks, which includes hundreds of pre-curated terms and summaries.

To "study" mode, shift through your flashcards using spaced repetition technology. This evidence-based approach allows your brain to create long-term retention to boost your performance on exam day.

Learn How to Use Flashcards
What is the contribution margin ratio formula?
Contribution Margin รท Sales Revenue ร— 100%
๐Ÿ“ฆ Expert ReadyDecks
โœ๏ธ Custom Cards
๐Ÿ““ Notebook
My Notebook

Your CMA Exam Notes Always in Your Pocket. Need a place to jot down thoughts, concepts, or questions during your studies? My Notebook, a fully configurable digital notebook, is designed to help you engage directly with CMA prep content and beautifully capture lessons learned while accessing your course.

Simply highlight the content you want to save in your notebook, select the "Notebook" app, and leave your selection wherever you want. You can then organize it and show it in a way that's most useful for you. And with full mobile accessibility, you can study from anywhere.

Learn How to Use My Notebook
My Notebook โ€” Cost Management
Cost VariancePart 1
โœ“ Auto-synced across all devices
๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile App
Innovative Mobile App

Sync Your Studies Across Devices. Our mobile app is your all-access pass to our signature technology, downloadable offline lectures, multiple-choice questions, and more. The app seamlessly syncs with the desktop version of your course, allowing you to easily continue your studies from one device to the next.

Stay focused and maintain your study time with convenient, on-the-go access to your entire CMA review course in the palm of your hand. Connect your phone or tablet to the internet, open the app, and get to work!

Download the Mobile App
YM International โ€” CMA App
๐Ÿ“… Today's Session
Practice: 20 MCQs โ€” Internal Controls
โœ“ Offline Ready
๐Ÿ”ฅ 12-Day Streak
App Store
Google Play
๐Ÿ”ฌ Active Learning
The Active Learning Approach

Our CMA candidates succeed because they learn by doing. From creating digital flashcards and building custom QBank practice tests to exploring diagrams and charts in their study guides, every activity strengthens the connection between theory and practice. Every study tip to reinforce key concepts, link them to real-world applications, and prepare students to tackle challenging exam questions with confidence.

A key part of this method is simplified learning. We design CMA study materials that are comprehensive yet concise, visually engaging, and focused only on what truly matters. By cutting through the noise and emphasizing clarity, we help you retain the essential knowledge and perform your best on exam day.

Learn More About Active Learning
73%
Mastered
Part 1
73%
Part 2
58%
CBQ
41%
๐Ÿง  SmartPathโ„ข
SmartPath Predictive Technologyโ„ข

Accelerate your CMA prep with YM International's SmartPath Predictive Technologyโ„ข. This adaptive system uses data-driven insights from past successful CMA candidates to generate personalized targets, helping you study more efficiently and focus on what matters most.

SmartPath continuously tracks your progress, guiding you to the right questions and milestones. With clear performance goals, you'll gain the confidence of knowing you're on the most effective path to exam success.

Learn More About SmartPath
Topic 1: Strategic Planning
Getting Started
Topic 2: Budgeting Concepts
Attempted
Topic 3: Variance Analysis
At Target
๐Ÿ“Š Performance
Tracking Your Performance

Completing hundreds of practice questions without reviewing your strengths and weaknesses will do little to maximize your performance on exam day. Upon finishing a QBank question set, you can access your results within your course, including scored vs. maximum points, correctly vs. incorrectly answered questions, QBank usage, and more. Gain a clear understanding of your knowledge gaps so you can focus on improving the areas where you need additional support.

Learn How to Track Your Performance
92%
Score
Part 1
92%
Part 2
76%
CBQ
63%
Essays
84%
๐Ÿ” Spaced Repetition
The Power of Spaced Repetition

Solidify difficult accounting topics with spaced repetition technology, an evidence-based learning technique to help students study smarter and retain more over time.

Put into practice, spaced repetition shows your difficult information more frequently when you've mastered it, then decreases the frequency as your brain is challenged to build long-term retention. Integrated within the digital flashcard study tool, our spaced repetition technology presents you with the most difficult cards you've needed on, most frequently, combining a proven approach with your unique personalized learning needs.

Spaced Repetition Schedule
Variance Analysis
Again
Budgeting Concepts
Hard
Financial Statements
Easy
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