Skooby,

I'm also 32 years old and I didn't get my BS in Accounting until 06/2008 when I was 30. Studying for CMA first was my original choice, but since i had more that 170 credit hours and qualified to sit for CPA I decided to take it first. Now I'm finally studying for CMA and actually enjoying it.

Dokimcpa,

I'm going to take the old format of Part 2 section and then Part 2 of the new format in September-October testing window. My original plan was to take Part 2 and 3 of the old format and then to take Transitional section, but two sections are more than enough for me.

I'm using Gleim self-study program: online videos and quizzes, textbook, audio lectures on CDs and testing software. The online video lectures are basically slideshows. I've underestimated the value of the humorous and engaging videos from Becker CPA program. Those instructors have a talent of making studying for an exam fun. But if I pass this section with Gleim, I'll use it for the next section too.

How hard is CFE exam? I've read that you need to have fraud/audit related experience in order to get certified. I took Fraud Examination class as an elective and I loved it. Unfortunately, I work in a private company and don't have any hands-on audit experience other that assisting our external auditors.

@notauser

Thanks for the info.

Why should someone who plans to get an MBA sit for the CPA instead of the CMA?