Validates knowledge of financial planning, performance and cost management, internal controls, corporate finance, investment decisions and professional ethics.
Each CMA part mixes 100 multiple-choice questions with case-based questions, which replaced essays from the September/October 2026 window. We compared the main options on teaching, question volume, access period and price.
Most people should start with Becker's $999 Advantage package, which has a 14-day free trial and covers both parts with case-based questions. Choose Gleim for access until you pass and the most case-based questions, UWorld for the largest multiple-choice bank, and HOCK to pay monthly.
Case-based questions replaced essays from the September/October 2026 exam window (except in China, Japan and Taiwan); the content outline did not change. Source ↗
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Becker CMA Review | Live class option | Video | $999 |
 Gleim Premium CMA Review | Access until you pass | Video | $1,799 |
 UWorld CMA Review | Most multiple choice | Video | $1,499 |
 HOCK CMA Exam Membership | Pay month to month | Video | $120/month |
A full CMA course with lecture videos, digital textbooks, unlimited personalized practice tests, case-based questions, simulated exams and an AI study assistant. Pro adds printed books, live online classes and five one-to-one tutoring sessions, and a 14-day free trial lets you test it.
Great fit if you want a structured course with live support options
Poor fit if you want access until you pass or the most questions; choose Gleim or UWorld
A complete course with 100+ hours of video, adaptive practice, 165+ case-based questions, two full mock exams per part and personal counselor support. Content updates are free until you pass, and Gleim refunds you if you follow its steps and do not pass.
Great fit if you want long access and a large question bank
Poor fit if you want a lower price or to pay month to month; choose HOCK
An IMA-listed course with 150 video lectures, eBook study guides, 6,200+ multiple-choice questions, 76 case-based questions and mock exams. Elite-Unlimited adds printed guides, live boot camps and a final review, and a 7-day trial needs no card.
Great fit if you want 6,200+ multiple-choice questions inside a full course
Poor fit if you want the most case-based practice or to pay month to month; choose Gleim or HOCK
A subscription with 60+ hours of video, readings, a guided study path, 4,600+ multiple-choice questions, 45+ case-based questions and six mock exams in an exam-style interface. You pay only for the months you study.
Great fit if you want to pay monthly instead of buying a package
Poor fit if you will study for many months, since the monthly fee adds up; choose Becker or Gleim
For most people, Becker's Advantage package ($999, 24 months). Choose Gleim for access until you pass, UWorld for the largest question bank, and HOCK to pay monthly.
Plan for about 150 hours per part, or six to nine months for both parts. Use the low end if you already work in management accounting.
Case-based questions replaced essays from the September/October 2026 window, except in China, Japan and Taiwan. The content outline did not change.
Gleim sells each part for $999 or both for $1,799. The other packages here cover both parts.