In today's episode of The CMA Show, I interviewed Brian Conner, the CFO at Bolthouse Properties, Inc. Brian holds the CPA, CMA and MBA and is a huge advocate for lifetime learning.

During this value-packed show, you'll learn:

• Which credential, CPA vs CMA vs MBA, is the most useful in the day-to-day activities of a Chief Financial Officer, or CFO.
• Why lifetime learning is the key to success in Management Accounting.
• How you can position yourself for success when babyboomers retire and leave executive roles vacant.
• The critical skills CFOs look in people wanting to join their high-performing teams.
• The ONE skill you need to nurture today to become a successful Chief Financial Officer.

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  CMA EXAM COACHING:
  Want to pass your CMA exam on your first attempt? CMA Exam Academy is accepting new students who are seriously ready to become CMAs. Nathan Liao (aka the CMA Coach) has coached over 37,000 CMA candidates who came knocking at his door seeking guidance. And just like them, Nathan is here to show you how you can also pass the CMA exam on your first attempt without wasting money or time. For details, click here:
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The Biggest Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss in Episode #138:

• Why you should pursue the CMA while still in college
• Why access to the IMA network is crucial to your career
• How to get promoted to Controller - fast.
• CMA vs CPA - Which one to choose? Not as obvious as you think.
• The one thing you need to focus on today to get promoted to Controller tomorrow.
• Why public speaking is a soft skill management accountants must polish.
  

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  RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
  👉 Get your free copy of my CMA exam secrets cheat sheet here:
  https://cmaexamacademy.com/secret/

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  CMA EXAM COACHING:
  Want to pass your CMA exam on your first attempt? CMA Exam Academy is accepting new students who are seriously ready to become CMAs. Nathan Liao (aka the CMA Coach) has coached over 37,000 CMA candidates who came knocking at his door seeking guidance. And just like them, Nathan is here to show you how you can also pass the CMA exam on your first attempt without wasting money or time. For details, click here:
  https://bit.ly/2IOYRvL

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  SAY HI ON SOCIAL:

  Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cma_coach/

  Watch exam videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/cmacoach

  Follow my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMACoach

  Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanliao/

  If tweeting is your thing, follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMA_Coach/

  Do you enjoy short-form videos? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cmacoach

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The Biggest Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss in Episode #137:

Why the CMA is crucial if you work in Finance.

How to transition from internal auditing to management accounting, fast.
Why the CPA may not be the best track to go with coming out of college.

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 Get your free copy of my CMA exam secrets cheat sheet here:
https://cmaexamacademy.com/secret/

----------

CMA EXAM COACHING:
Want to pass your CMA exam on your first attempt? CMA Exam Academy is accepting new students who are seriously ready to become CMAs. Nathan Liao (aka the CMA Coach) has coached over 37,000 CMA candidates who came knocking at his door seeking guidance. And just like them, Nathan is here to show you how you can also pass the CMA exam on your first attempt without wasting money or time. For details, click here:
https://bit.ly/2IOYRvL

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SAY HI ON SOCIAL:

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cma_coach/

Watch exam videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/cmacoach

Follow my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMACoach

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanliao/

If tweeting is your thing, follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMA_Coach/

Do you enjoy short-form videos? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cmacoach

For an audio-only experience, join my club on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/cma-coach

#cmacoach #cmaexam #cmaexamacademy #earncma