Which calculator is permitted during the CMA examination?
Calculators with specific features are permitted while attending the course exam.
A Basic Calculator
- Battery or solar powered
- Six functions maximum (+ − × ÷ √ %)
- Not programmable
- No tape or printer
Or, One of Four Specific Financial Calculators
- Texas Instruments BA II Plus Financial
- Hewlett-Packard 12c
- Hewlett-Packard 12c Platinum
- Hewlett-Packard 10BII (Discontinued)
HOCK’s Recommendation
We do not recommend purchasing one of the advanced calculators just for the exam unless you already have one of the specific models allowed on the exam and are familiar with how to use it. A basic calculator will suffice, and you don’t want to be slowed down on the exam by an advanced calculator that you don’t know how to use correctly.
Basic Calculator Types
Several examples of basic calculators are provided below so that you are familiar with the appearance of a basic calculator. We do not support or recommend any specific model.
