The Gleim 15th Edition of CMA Review, Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Control is one of two books in the CMA Review series. It is an essential tool for learning and reviewing the concepts and applications necessary to PASS Part 1 of the CMA exam. Gleim's overriding concern is to provide an inexpensive, effective, and easy-to-use study program.

Book:

The book begins with about 20 pages of general test preparation information. This Introduction is followed by 10 study units, each containing an outline (based on the latest ICMA Content Specification Outlines), Core Concepts, multiple-choice questions with answer explanations, and an Essay.

*This edition is for the New 2-part Exam, which consists of 2 parts.  Only the 2 part exam will be offerred after December 31, 2010.

This manual:

• Defines topics tested on Part 1 of the CMA exam.
• Explains how to optimize your exam score by analyzing how the CMA exam is constructed, administered, and graded.
• Outlines all of the subject matter tested on Part 1 of the CMA exam in 10 easy-to-use study units.
• Includes over 650 multiple-choice questions and Essay scenarios, many of which are based on questions from previous CMA exams.
• Presents multiple-choice questions with detailed correct and incorrect answer explanations to the right of each question so you receive immediate feedback, saving time and effort.
• Illustrates individual question-answering techniques to minimize selecting incorrect answers and to maximize your exam score.
• Suggests exam-taking techniques to help you maintain control and achieve success.

Topic Coverage:

• Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting - 30% (Level C)
• Performance Management - 25% (Level C)
• Cost Management - 25% (Level C)
• Internal Controls - 15% (Level C)
• Professional Ethics - 5% (Level C)
  

Software

The innovative Gleim Test Prep Software Download is designed to improve your study process and test your knowledge in an intuitive interactive environment with actual CMA exam questions. The Gleim CMA Test Prep Software Download provides you with real-time question review, giving you instant feedback on your answers. The "Performance Analysis" system tracks your progress and maintains a performance history so you can strengthen your weak areas. Each part for the CMA exam is purchased separately.

• The Test Prep Software Download is divided into the same 10 study units as the Gleim CMA Review, Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Control book, Audio CDs, and Gleim Online.
• CMA Part 1 Test Prep Software Download includes over 1,100 multiple-choice study questions, many of them not found in the review book!
• Gleim Test Prep Software Download emulates the Prometric testing environment so you can take your own Multiple-Choice exams in test conditions.

Product Features:

• Study and Test sessions
• Study sessions give you instant feedback on each answer with detailed explanations.
• Test sessions provide you with a simulated exam environment, the best way to test your understanding.
• Performance Tracking
• Follow your progress as you take each study or test session. See where you need to improve and how well prepared you are for the CMA exam.
• Prometric Computer Testing
• Introduces you to the computerized testing format so you will be familiar with the "look" of the exam.
• Downloadable Update Patches
• Question and program updates are available via the Internet.
• Extensive Help System
• Easy to understand Help files offer extensive information to help users get the best experience possible out of CMA Test Prep.
• User Friendly Interface
• Using a format similar to most windows programs, CMA Test Prep utilizes both the mouse and keyboard for maximum ease of use.
• Quick and Easy Install
• CMA Test Prep installs quickly and easily onto your computer.
• Compatible with Windows 2000 or later
• Designed specifically for the most popular operating systems on the market, CMA Test Prep is an excellent study solution for users of Windows 2000 or later.

Audios

Audios are a good way to learn the material you need for Part 1 of the CMA exam. The Gleim CMA Part 1 audio review series consists of a 30-minute (average) overview of each of the 10 study units covering this part of the exam. The purpose of these overviews is to explain the core concepts and provide a frame of reference which you can relate to the books, Test Prep Software Download, and Gleim Online. These reviews are ideal to listen to prior to studying each study unit.

Product Features:

• 5 CDs
• One Overview per Study Unit
• 10 Study Units
• Each Overview 30 Minutes (average)
• Alternating Narrators