CMA Part 1 Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CMA Part 1 Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CMA Part 1 exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the CMA Part 1 Vocabulary Game
External Financial Reporting
Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
Performance Management
Cost Management
Internal Controls
Technology and Analytics
Sources for these terms (19)
- Incorporating FASB Accounting Standards Codification References into Federal Reserve Reports · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Why global accounting standards? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FASB In Focus: Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- S.181 — A bill to require agencies submit zero-based budgets (Congressional Bills, 119th Congress) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- DoD Cost Estimating Guide, Version 1.0 (December 2020) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods, 4.4.3 How are estimates of the unknown parameters obtained? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SFFAS 4: Managerial Cost Accounting Concepts and Standards (glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Targeted Performance Audit of the Washington State Patrol: Cost Allocation Study (Report 05-16) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Costing Programs and Pricing Strategies (Montana Department of Agriculture) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FAR Part 2 — Definitions of Words and Terms · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Continuous Improvement (NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Federal Register, Vol. 85, No. 201 — Schedule of Fees for Consular Services · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Internal Control — Integrated Framework · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-204) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) — Investor.gov glossary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIST SP 800-34 Rev. 1 — Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems · Source checked 2026-11-03
- GAO-05-858 — DOD Business Systems Modernization: Navy ERP Adherence to Best Business Practices Critical to Avoid Past Failures · Source checked 2026-11-03
- GAO-04-548 — Data Mining: Federal Efforts Cover a Wide Range of Uses · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CMA Learning Outcome Statements (effective September 2024) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CMA Part 1 Exam
CMA Part 1 covers Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics. It tests management accounting skills including financial reporting, planning & budgeting, cost management, and internal controls. The CMA is globally recognized with over 100,000 certified professionals.
Exam sponsor: IMA (Prometric). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
360/500
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. IMA's current CMA pages do not publish a pass rate Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CMA Part 1 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CMA Part 1 vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CMA Part 1 terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CMA Part 1 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the IMA (Prometric) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CMA Part 1 pass rate?
IMA's current CMA pages do not publish a pass rate. The exam has 100 MCQs and 2 case-based questions over 4 hours, and you need a scaled score of 360 out of 500 to pass.
How hard is CMA Part 1?
CMA Part 1 is considered quite challenging. Financial reporting and cost management require deep understanding of GAAP, variance analysis, and cost accounting systems. The case-based questions test how you apply concepts to short business cases. Plan for 150-200 hours of study.