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Welcome to HOCK international - CMA and CIA Exam Preparation

HOCK international is a provider of Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Distance Learning Programs. These self-study programs are backed by years of teaching experience and provide the tools that you need to pass the exams on your first attempt.

Our materials are both complete and efficient, covering all relevant topics and excluding topics not on the exam. We do not assume that you have already studied the topics, so we provide complete background information, examples and discussion. This is why students from around the world have recommended our program.

HOCK's staff of experts helps you throughout your studies through email and our online forum. We are your partners in passing the exams, regardless of your location, professional obligations or personal commitments. We do not require you to pass the exams in any certain time frame to continue to receive support and updates from us.

We invite you to explore our CMA and CIA programs and we look forward to helping you achieve your certification. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Lastly, don't forget to read our Recent News and Updates for the latest information about HOCK programs.

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Brian Hock, CMA President		Lynn Roden, CMA DLP Director		Kevin Hock Business Manager

Recent News and Updates

August 20th	CMA Part 1 Textbook Updated The CMA Part 1 Textbook has been updated with additional information for certain key topics, including Economic Rent, Normal Profit, Supply and Demand of Exports and Imports, Medium Term Floating Exchange Rates, Foreign Currency Cross Rates, Internal Control and Internal Audit. The update is free and is available in My Studies for anyone who has previously purchased Part 1. More information about the specific changes and the pages with the new information are available in the New and Updated Materials Announcement Forum.
June 20th	IMA's 89th Annual Conference & Exposition in Tampa Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table (#9) at the IMA's 89th Annual & Exposition in Tampa. Congratulations to Judy Thomas, the winner of our drawing for a complimentary set of Study Materials, including a silver iPod nano pre-loaded with all of the Class Recordings. We hope to see everyone again next year in Denver!
May 19th	CMA Part 2 Sections A-D Textbook Updated The CMA Part 2 Sections A-D Textbook has been updated with additional information for certain key topics, including Budgeting, Variances, Six Sigma and Balanced Scorecard. The update is free and is available in My Studies for anyone who has previously purchased Part 2. More information about the specific changes and the pages with the new information are available in the New and Updated Materials Announcement Forum.
May 12th	New CIA Study Materials package for candidates with Part 4 waiver Because many CIA Exam candidates have existing certifications and are eligible for a waiver for CIA Part 4, we are offering a specially priced package with CIA Study Materials for Parts 1, 2 and 3. This new package offers an attractive savings over purchasing Parts 1, 2 and 3 separately. Please view our complete CIA Pricing for packages and prices. More information about the CIA Part 4 waiver is available from the IIA. If you have any questions about our CIA Study Materials pricing or the Part 4 waiver, please contact us.
April 17th	CMA and CIA ExamSuccess 2.2 available; includes CIA Computer-Based Testing update HOCK is pleased to announce the release of ExamSuccess 2.2 for both the CMA and CIA exams. This update adds the new Computer-Based Testing layout in CIA Exam Simulations, allows you to create new Study Sessions from previously marked questions, fixes a question-database update bug on Windows Vista, and improves the layout and/or formatting of approximately 350 questions. The update is free for current students and can be downloaded from My Studies. On May 5th, the IIA will begin Computer-Based Testing worldwide for the CIA exams through Pearson VUE. More information about Computer-Based Testing is available on the IIA website.
March 31st	US shipping rates lowered for 3 or 4 Parts of printed textbooks and/or flash cards With today's rising gas and delivery charges, HOCK is delighted to offer new lower rates on shipping and handling to our US customers. By using the new Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box, we are able to lower your shipping and handling cost to $15 from $20 when you order 3 or 4 Parts of printed textbooks and/or flash cards. The service is still the same Priority Mail, with delivery in 2-3 days to most areas.
March 17th	HOCK students recognized by the IMA for outstanding exam scores Congratulations to HOCK student Pete Wirtala, winner of the Johnson & Johnson Bronze Medal for achieving the third highest score on the CMA exam during the Summer 2007 period. Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals are sponsored by Johnson & Johnson and are awarded to the candidates who attain the three highest scores on the CMA examinations each year. Congratulations also to HOCK student Joseph Keller, winner of a Certificate of Distinguished Performance for his high exam scores. The Certificate of Distinguished Performance is presented by the ICMA Board of Regents to candidates who achieve superior exam scores. In order to be eligible for an examination award, candidates for the CMA must (1) pass each of the four parts of the exam on their first attempt, and (2) pass all four parts within six months of the date they pass their first exam.
March 10th	Personalized Study Plans now available in My Studies HOCK is pleased to announce the availability of Personalized Study Plans for the CMA and CIA Exams. Our standard Study Plans outline Units of study along with a suggested amount of study time for each Unit, based on studying 10 hours per week. By selecting a date to begin studying and a target exam date, a Personalized Study Plan will adjust the standard Study Plans to your schedule. You can also have your Personalized Study Plan emailed to you at the beginning of each week. This new feature is available for free to anyone who has previously purchased HOCK materials, and can be set up in My Studies.

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Testimonial

After studying with your competitor, moving to HOCK was refreshing and energizing. I truly feel that your program is the best and is structured to provide the best opportunity to pass on the first attempt. I had already taken Old Part 4 twice with no success - close but no pass. Then I purchased your CMA materials and began studying. When I took the test, I actually felt prepared. This is an excellent program with all of the tools to help anyone pass. I know that if I had started out with HOCK, I would have passed on the first try. Thank you for making my year!

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