Professional Exam Comparison
Several Items Describing Various Accounting Professional Exams

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Professional exam comparison
Several items describing various accounting professional exams are listed below. Place an "X" in the appropriate column(s) to indicate which exam is described. $\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { CMA } & \text { CFE } & \text { CIA } & \text { CISA } \\\hline \text { a. Certification based on a points system } & & & & \\\hline \text { b. Comprises exactly four parts } & & & & \\\hline \text { c. Degree can substitute for some experience } & & & & \\\hline \text { d. } \quad \text { Divided into seven sections } & & & & \\\hline \text { e. Experience is necessary } & & & & \\\hline \text { f. Given online } & & & & \\\hline \text { g. } \text { Must be taken in person } & & & & \\\hline \text { h. Questions can include case analysis } & & & & \\\hline \text { i. Requires education } & & & & \\\hline \text { j. } \text { Tests knowledge of legal issues } & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Strategic Marketing Process

A systematic approach to creating and implementing marketing strategies that effectively align with an organization's business goals and meet customer needs.

Line Operating Managers

Managers who are directly responsible for overseeing the production and provision of an organization's products or services.

Data Collection

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.

Program Champion

An individual who passionately promotes and supports the success of a program within an organization.