Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) recently released two reports showing the advantages of professional certifications for both employers and employees in an age of digital transformation. Both reports, “Achieving Competitive Advantage in the Digital Age – The Value of Training and Certification” and “Increasing Your Value in the Digital Age – The Impact of Professional […]
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Top Excel skills for accountants
Ask any accountant in any field which software they use on a daily basis, and the most common answer will be Microsoft Excel. The spreadsheet tool is perfect for anyone working in the finance and accounting fields due to its versatility and specific financial applications. At this point, it’s expected that you be proficient in […]
2020 CMA Exam Content Changes Released
Starting January 1, 2020, the CMA exam will undergo substantial changes to ensure that the certification is current, relevant, and valid for accountants seeking to work in management accounting. The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) decided on these changes after performing a thorough job analysis. Both parts of the exam will feature changes to […]
What You Need to Know About the New Technology and Analytics Section of the CMA Exam
As of next year, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) will be implementing changes to the CMA exam to make it more relevant to the current job market. Whether you’re planning on taking the exam this year, will split sections between both years, or are planning on taking both sections next year, you’ll want to know […]
7 Tips for Reducing your CMA Exam Study Time
Becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) means becoming a part of the IMA’s elite group of professionals, who are highly respected and highly sought after. However, passing the CMA Exam can seem daunting, especially if you’re balancing other obligations in your life, and you may be wondering if you can even fit studying into your […]
PRESS RELEASE: Surgent Launches ExamMatrix to Aid Throughout the Designation-Seeking Process
At the start of your credential-seeking journey, you may have experienced some confusion or lack of professional guidance regarding what steps you should take on your journey toward becoming an accounting professional. With the help of our fledgling website, ExamMatrix, up-and-coming finance professionals will be able to access a wealth of information and resources that […]
What You Need to Know for the 2020 CMA Exam Changes
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has announced changes for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam starting in January of 2020. The announcement comes after the most recent job analysis study conducted by the IMA revealed changes in the job market reported by over 2,000 current practicing professionals in the field. The IMA’s goal is to make the CMA Exam as relevant to the current professional environment as possible in order to prepare CMA candidates for a dynamic career as a finance or accounting professional.
Key Findings From the IMA’s Salary Report
On March 25, 2019, the IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) released its yearly global salary survey, along with more in-depth salary survey reports for particular countries and regions. 5,208 members from 78 countries participated in the annual survey, representing a wide variety of demographics across the globe. The report focused on management accountants, including those […]
Press Release: Surgent CMA Review Becomes Strategic Partner of IMA®
New partnership aims to support candidates sitting for the CMA Exam with a heavy focus on more effective studying. Surgent CMA Review is proud to announce that it has been named a strategic partner of IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business. This partnership is focused on supporting […]