CCM Study Guide 2026
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📋 CCM Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CCM Topics to Study (22)
✍️ Sample CCM Questions & Answers
1. Which accounting method records revenue when earned and expenses when incurred, regardless of when cash changes hands?
Accrual basis accounting matches revenues and expenses to the period they occur, providing a more accurate financial picture.
2. What is the primary purpose of a reserve study for a community association?
A reserve study evaluates major components' remaining useful life and replacement costs so the association can fund reserves adequately.
3. A newly elected board member wants to make decisions based solely on personal preference rather than the governing documents. What is the community manager's best course of action?
Community managers play an advisory role; educating board members on governing documents and fiduciary duty helps prevent decisions that expose the association to liability.
4. When implementing client relationship management changes in Certified Community Manager, what factor is MOST critical?
Stakeholder buy-in and a structured change management plan significantly increase the likelihood of successful implementation.
5. Which digital tool allows a community association to conduct online votes or surveys among members efficiently?
Online voting and survey platforms automate ballot distribution, response collection, and result tabulation for association elections and surveys.
6. Why should community associations require vendors to carry workers' compensation insurance?
Workers' compensation insurance prevents injured vendor employees from seeking damages directly from the association.