Hello Chris,
Welcome to DoD FM -- I recently earned my CDFM-A and would be glad to offer any tips for studying. Two options are:
1. Purchase/or borrow the study the Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training books for each module (1-3; optional 4).
- This is pretty much the longer more in-depth route as you'll need to read through each module which can be pretty time consuming.
- I dedicated about 11 weeks to studying (4-5 days each week/2-3 hrs a day).
- In addition to this, I made online flash cards to reinforce what I read -- to me this was the best way to review the material once I finished reading each chapter
- This method definitely requires more discipline and time commitment, but I feel I was able to digest the material a lot better.
2. Attend the EDFMT course (courses advertised on the ASMC website)
- This is probably the most time efficient way of obtaining your CDFM (-A).
- I didn't attend modules 1-3, but attended module 4 (acquisitions course)
- This class is essentially crash course on everything over 4-5 days. The instructor typically foot stomps all of the testable material which enables you to focus on those areas in your studying.
- Again although this is the quicker way of prepping for the exam, I would say you may miss more of the depth of studying the material yourself but will also give you more ease of mind of knowing what will be tested on.
You can of course do both options--but I feel like just committing to one or the other would be sufficient.
I have flashcards available on Quizlet.com if you would like to reference them in your preparation. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Frederick (Rick) Freeman CDFM-A, DFMC2
Centerville GA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2018 10:04
From: Christopher Mayfield
Subject: INTRODUCTION
Hello Everyone! My name is Chris Mayfield. I am a former Naval Supply Officer who transitioned from active duty after 30 years of service. I am somewhat new to the Defense Financial Management community because most of my active duty service was spent on the logistical side with a sprinkle of DoN financial management. Since I transitioned from the Navy to civilian life, I have worked as a government contractor working in the financial management arena supporting USFF, PACFLT, and RESFOR by analyzing financial and logistics data providing detailed reports and recommendations to assist in executing and planning their budgets. I work for a small, but dynamic, company named Ironclad Technology Services.
When I am not working in my second career, I am relaxing with my wife. I enjoy hitting the streets or trails running to calm the mind.
I am not currently CDFM qualified, but plan to be soon. I welcome any advice on studying for the exams.
I look forward to the interactions.
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Christopher Mayfield
Virginia Beach VA
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