The cheapest CMA review course, and the cheapest way to the CMA
Last checked October 20, 2026 · Sources: HOCK (membership prices, free membership); Becker’s September 2026 price list; UWorld and Gleim (some prices as reported); IMA fee schedule. Totals are our arithmetic.
The cheapest CMA review course is HOCK’s membership if you study fast: $119.99 a month at its regular price, so four months costs $479.96, and you can try it free first. Among one-off courses, Becker Advantage and UWorld Premier (reported) both list at $1,299. But the cheapest course is not always the cheapest route: a failed part costs $545 in IMA fees alone, and an expired course means buying again.
The cheapest CMA review options compared
| Option | Price | What you get | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free resources only | $0 | IMA’s support package, free question banks, HOCK’s free membership | Not enough on their own for most |
| HOCK membership | $119.99 a month | Full course: textbooks, videos, practice questions, 6 mock exams | Gets expensive if you study slowly |
| Becker single part | $699 | One exam part only | Only if you’ve passed the other part |
| Gleim test bank only | $999 (reported) | Practice questions without the course | A supplement, not a course |
| UWorld Premier | $1,299 (reported) | Full two-part course | Final Review only on the higher tier |
| Becker Advantage | $1,299 | Full two-part course, 24 months | No pass guarantee on this tier |
List prices from providers’ own pages where shown, otherwise as widely reported, October 2026. Providers sometimes run discounts, so check before you pay list price.
Try the first units of both parts free for a year, then $119.99 a month.
Start free on HOCKCutting IMA’s fees too
- Student rates bring IMA’s total from $1,685 to $1,088. If you are still enrolled, sit the exam while you qualify.
- Course partnerships with IMA can take 25 to 30% off membership and the entrance fee; Becker, for example, says its partnership saves 30% when both are bought together. Buy the course first, then join IMA through the provider’s link.
- Employer funding is common for management accountants. Ask before paying anything.
Where saving money backfires
A course that expires after 24 months can run out inside IMA's three-year window, leaving you buying again.
A course bought before 2026 may only prepare you for essays, which are gone. Check it covers case-based questions.
Free questions are useful practice, but they do not teach the syllabus. One failed part costs more than most of the savings.
A monthly membership is cheap for four to six months but passes Becker Advantage's $1,299 after 10 months at $119.99.
Common questions about the cheapest CMA review course
What is the cheapest realistic path to the CMA?
Usually: student IMA rates, a course bought through an IMA fee partnership, and passing each part first time. Retakes are what turn a cheap plan into an expensive one.
Do course discounts apply to IMA fees?
Not the course itself, but some providers’ IMA partnerships reduce the fees you pay IMA. Check whether they apply before you join IMA directly.
What is the cheapest CMA review course?
HOCK, if you finish quickly: at $119.99 a month, four months is $479.96. Among one-off courses, Becker Advantage lists at $1,299 and UWorld Premier is reported at $1,299.
Can I try CMA courses for free?
Yes. HOCK has a free membership covering the first units of each part, and Becker offers a 14-day free trial.