The HOCK Study Materials are comprehensive, easy-to-read to accommodate non-native English speakers, and provide exactly the right information to pass your exams, covering what is required by the Learning Outcome Statements without including any unnecessary topics. Unlike "self-study" systems, you will not study alone. Our experienced staff is available to answer questions, and online discussions with fellow students round out your learning experience.
For complete information about the CMA Exams, including requirements, registration procedures, exam fees, candidate resources and content outlines, download the IMA's CMA Handbook (PDF). The CMA Handbook was prepared by the IMA.
Using a laptop computer or mobile device such as an iPad, you can study wherever you go and for as long as you need to pass the exams. The Downloaded Study Materials include access to the following components, all of which can be viewed on the screen and printed out:
| Textbook | The textbook is the foundation of our program and provides complete background, explanations and examples. There is no need to purchase other books or reference materials. Download the CMA Textbooks' Tables of Contents. |
| Flash Cards | Our most popular review tool, the flash cards are valuable when study time is limited. They are convenient to carry with you, or read on your screen, for quick review anytime, anywhere. |
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ExamSuccess Study Software | The ExamSuccess Study Software has thousands of questions, sorted by topic, along with detailed answer explanations and is a critical element of the HOCK program. Learn more about ExamSuccess. |
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Online Glossary | The Glossary contains more than 1,100 English accounting terms, including definitions written by the IMA and HOCK. You can view the terms by letter, or you can search for a term or part of a term. Translated terms are provided by HOCK candidates, who can update the translations online. View a sample of the Glossary. |
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Essay Questions | While preparing for the CMA exams, you will use written response Essay Questions in the same style and format as the current exam questions. |
| Study Plan | The study plan guides you through what to focus on during the different weeks of study for each exam, but you can adapt it to fit your individual schedule using our online Personalized Study Plan. By selecting a date to begin studying and a target exam date, a Personalized Study Plan will automatically adjust the standard Plans to your schedule. You can also have your Personalized Study Plan emailed to you at the beginning of each week. |
| Mock Exam | The mock exam with new questions not used elsewhere in the study materials provides a measure for your exam readiness and is a solid last review before taking the real exam. |
| Free Updates | Our Study Materials are regularly updated to reflect revisions in the exam syllabus, changing accounting standards, and new governmental regulations. You will be able to download updated material at no charge whenever new materials are posted online. |
| Teacher Support | As you study, you can contact us and receive answers from our teachers who are eager to guide you when you have a specific question. The forum also provides dynamic student discussions for each of the exams, and is monitored by HOCK teachers to maintain technical accuracy. |
For complete information about our computer and mobile device compatibility, please see our CMA Electronic Materials and File Formats page.
The Printed Study Materials include hard copy textbooks and flash cards, plus electronic access to all of the Downloaded Study Materials, giving you the flexibility of studying online or offline without having the hassle or expense of doing your own printing. The printed textbooks and flash cards have the same content as the downloaded textbooks and flash cards.
A complete set of our CMA textbooks and flash cards is about 1,000 pages of material and 600 flash cards!
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Inside a textbook, with flash cards shown for size. When open, the book lays flat for easy reading and annotation. We also offer 3-hole printing.
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The CMA exam contains an extensive list of topics that are considered assumed knowledge, including economics, statistics and financial accounting. Because not all candidates may have the necessary background for these topics, we have developed an Assumed Knowledge e-Book covering these topics beyond the exam syllabus.
The Assumed Knowledge e-Book is available as an electronic download only and is included as a free supplement with the purchase of CMA Parts 1 and 2 together, or it can be purchased separately.
For extra preparation in a different presentation, we also offer CMA Class Recordings, which are recordings of actual classes taught by Brian Hock with real students, not abbreviated versions of the textbook read aloud.
HOCK is the first and only company providing CMA Materials, CIA Materials and CPA Materials in PDF for use on the iPad and other mobile devices.
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I tried most of the "big name" CMA preparation systems, and have found that HOCK international is by far the best. It is laid out and in language such that it is much easier to understand the material, which makes it easier to retain. I used only HOCK for Part 1 and passed with an excellent score of 640. There was not a single question that I was not prepared to answer. I will not use any other system to finish my CMA Exams.
Eric Lawlor
