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  • 1.  Taking Exam 2019 Vs. 2020 syllabuses / exam pattern

    Posted 07-29-2019 08:02 AM
    Dear All,

    I am planning to appear for Sep'19-Oct'19 exam window with 2019 syllabus. Kindly pls note " I am going to buy new book" for the said exam.

    Meanwhile, I understood, there will be changes in the exam pattern with syllabus changes.

    Is that advisable to appear Sep'19-Oct'19 exam window with 2019 syllabus (or) can i wait till 2020 syllabus.  I am worrying i may loose money of book purchase in case if i fail in the exam. 

    Waiting for your valuable advice.


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    Thanks & Rgds.,

    Balasubramanian K
    Finance
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  • 2.  RE: Taking Exam 2019 Vs. 2020 syllabuses / exam pattern

    Posted 08-06-2019 03:31 PM
    According to a webinar I recently attended (Wiley sponsored), here are the changes for 2020:

    Changes to Part 1:

    Technology is transforming the profession, and we want our CMAs to be prepared. Part 1 of the CMA exam will include a new section on Technology and Analytics.

    New Title: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics
    New Content: Technology and Analytics, Integrated Reporting
    Deleted Content: Internal Auditing

    Changes to Part 2:

    Being able to apply an ethical and strategic framework to decision making in a complex, digital world is a skill every accounting and finance professional needs. Part 2 of the exam will expand the Professional Ethics and Decision Analysis sections.

    New Title: Strategic Financial Management
    New Content: Business Ethics, Sustainability and Social Responsibility
    Deleted Content: Off-Balance-Sheet Financing, Bankruptcy, Tax Implications of Transfer Pricing

    Hope this helps!



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    Martha Devereux-Poch
    Analyst
    Aurora IL
    United States
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