CIMA stands for The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. The world’s largest professional body of management accountants, with the most useful accounting qualification for a career in business. Once you complete your studies with CIMA, you’ll become a CIMA member, get the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation and join the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), the world’s largest professional body of accountants.
1. Thousands of companies around the world, from multinationals to the newest start-ups in the public and private sectors, train their people with CIMA. You are connected globally.
2. With the CIMA qualification you develop the practical skills employers need to work in wide range of roles from finance to consultancy, IT to senior management positions.
3. As a CGMA designation holder you earn more and if you’re working you move up the ladder.
Ambitious school leavers, graduates and working professionals all go for the designation to get a business edge. But really, anyone with an interest in business, the chance to study, and a good grasp of maths and English can become a CGMA designation holder — regardless of your educational background.
The CIMA qualification gives you the skills, expertise and authority to call the shots and make decisions that will lead to ongoing success. Our syllabus is driven by the CGMA Competency Framework and covers five key knowledge areas:
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Technical accounting Financial accounting and reporting; cost accounting and management; business planning; management reporting and analysis; corporate finance and treasury management; risk management and internal control; accounting information systems; and tax strategy, planning and compliance. |
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People skills Influence; negotiation and decision-making, communication; and collaboration and partnering. |
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Digital skills Information and digital literacy; digital content creation; problem-solving; data strategy and planning; data analytics; and data visualisation. |
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Business skills Strategy; business models; market and regulatory environment; process management; business relations; business ecosystems management; project management; and macroeconomic analysis. |
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Leadership skills Team building; coaching and mentoring; driving performance; change management; and ability to motivate and inspire |
The CIMA examination has been categorized into four levels:
The ceretificate level which awards a CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting is made up of four papers and is the Fundamental level.
The operational level is all about implementing short term decision-making. It mirrors the work of first-line managers and their teams. It is made up of three papers plus an integrated case study paper and awards a CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting.
The management level considers analysis to get to performance success. It reflects the work of middle managers. The Management level is also made up of three papers plus an integrated case study paper and awards a CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.
The strategic level is about making long-term strategic decisions, and providing resources to implement those decisions successfully. Usually, senior management takes on this level.
The final level includes three papers and a Case Study Examination based on pre-seen and unseen material. This level qualifies you for the CGMA designation holder and also CIMA membership.
BA1. Fundamentals of Business Economics
BA2. Fundamentals of Management Accounting
BA3. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
BA4. Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
OPERATIONAL LEVEL
Paper E1. Organisational Management
Paper F1. Financial Reporting and Taxation
Paper P1. Management Accounting
Operational Case Study Exam
MANAGEMENT LEVEL
Paper E2. Project and Relation Management
Paper F2. Advanced Financial Reporting
Paper P2. Advanced Management Accounting
Management Case Study Exam
STRATEGIC LEVEL
Paper E3. Strategy Management
Paper F3. Financial Strategy
Paper P3.Risk Management
Strategy Case Study Exam
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STEP 1: Register as a CIMA student
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STEP 2: Apply for exemptions
Find out if you're eligible for exam exemptions at cimaglobal.com/exemptions. If you are, email copies of any transcripts and certificates to documents@cimaglobal.com
STEP 3: Choose your study style
We offer Classroom Learning (Fulltime, Evenings, and Weekends & Revision Courses); Blended Learning (E-learning plus Classroom Revision Courses) and Online/E-Learning Solutions to fit your schedule.
STEP 4: Schedule your exams
Exam entry is open all year round for the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and the CIMA Professional Qualification Objective Tests. For Case Studies, there are exam entry windows – see cimaglobal.com for full details.
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