Best CMA review courses for 2026
Four courses lead CMA prep, and all four have been updated for the new case-based questions. They differ less on content than on price model, access length and how they teach, so the right pick depends on your situation more than on any ranking.
Last checked October 20, 2026 · Sources: Becker’s September 2026 price list, UWorld, Gleim and HOCK pages; Gleim and UWorld Premier prices as reported; IMA for exam facts. Ratings are editorial, from published details, not hands-on tests.
Premium never expires until you pass, which matters if your three-year window is long or your schedule is unpredictable.
→Visual answer explanations, a large question bank and a full mobile app, for people who learn from worked examples.
→A monthly membership instead of a lump sum. Cheapest if you study fast; less so if you study slowly.
→All four at a glance
| Course | Packages (list price) | Access | Case-based practice | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | Advantage $1,299; Pro $1,599 (Becker, September 2026) | 24 months on Advantage; unlimited on Pro | Course updated April 2026; 40+ case-based questions | Pass Guarantee on Pro only |
| Gleim | Traditional $1,499; Premium $1,799 (reported) | Until you pass, on Premium | 120+ case-based questions listed | Traditional has no video lectures |
| UWorld (formerly Wiley) | Premier $1,299 (reported); Elite-Unlimited $1,499 | Unlimited on Elite | Dedicated case-based sets | 6,200+ practice questions |
| HOCK | $119.99 a month (regular price) | While you subscribe | Practice in an exam-style interface | Cost scales with how long you study |
List prices from each provider’s own pages where shown, otherwise as widely reported, October 2026. All four discount regularly; check the live price before buying.
How to choose, in four situations
Becker Pro is the only one of the four with a pass guarantee, and at $1,599 it costs $300 more than Advantage; when it's not your money, the price matters even less.
Becker CMA reviewGleim Premium costs more upfront than the cheapest options, but it never expires. That is worth paying for if a retake or a busy year is likely.
Gleim CMA reviewUWorld's explanations are built around visuals and its app covers the whole course, so short study sessions on a phone still count.
UWorld CMA reviewHOCK's membership is cheapest over a short, intense study period: four months at $119.99 is $479.96. Set a finish date, or the monthly charges will add up past a one-off course.
HOCK CMA reviewAlso worth knowing
- Surgent now belongs to UWorld. UWorld bought Surgent on April 30, 2026. Surgent still sells its own CMA course for now, but they are no longer competing companies.
- Your course can cut your IMA fees. Several providers have IMA partnerships that take money off membership and the entrance fee. Compare that saving alongside the course price.
- IMA gives you practice material. Enrolled candidates receive an exam support package with retired questions. It is not a course, but it is free and it is the real thing.
Our ratings of the best CMA review courses
We rate every course out of 5 with the same rubric we use across the site: question bank 25%, practice exams 20%, lectures 15%, platform 15%, support 10% and value 15%. Ratings are our editorial assessment from published details and the consensus of third-party reviews, not hands-on tests. See how we rank CMA review courses.
| Course | Rating | Strongest at | Weakest at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | 4.4 / 5 | Lectures and live teaching | Value on Advantage (24 months) |
| UWorld | 4.3 / 5 | Question bank and mobile app | Lectures |
| HOCK | 4.2 / 5 | Mock exams and support | Cost if you study slowly |
| Gleim | 4.1 / 5 | Question volume and access until you pass | Platform and lectures on Traditional |
Editorial ratings, October 2026. Each review shows the category breakdown.
Common questions
Do I need a review course to pass the CMA?
Not strictly. But IMA’s materials alone do not teach the syllabus, and at $545 a part, one failed attempt costs about a third of a mid-price course.
Can I use a course I bought a few years ago?
Only if it covers case-based questions. Any course bought before 2026 should be checked, because the essay format it prepared you for is gone.
Does a CPA course cover the CMA?
No. The CPA and CMA cover different syllabuses and the providers sell them separately.
How much do CMA review courses cost?
Becker’s September 2026 price list shows CMA Review Advantage at $1,299 and Pro at $1,599; some older pages and review sites still quote $2,199 for Pro. UWorld’s Elite-Unlimited lists at $1,499, Gleim Premium is reported at $1,799, and HOCK is $119.99 a month.
How do you rate the CMA courses?
Becker 4.4, UWorld 4.3, HOCK 4.2 and Gleim 4.1 out of 5, using the same six-category rubric we use across the site. Each review shows its breakdown.