CIMA

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants was founded in 1919 as 'The Institute of Costs and Works Accountants'. It is now an internationally recognised accountancy body with the emphasis on developing the management accounting profession. With over 88,000 registered students, CIMA is Britain's fastest growing accountancy body. The relevance of CIMA's qualification is becoming increasingly recognised and sought.

CIMA is a globally recognised professional body with over 171,000 students and members in 165 countries. CIMA people work in industry, management consultancies, commerce, blue chip companies, banks, and not for profit and public sector organisations. Management accountants interpret financial information to make strategic decisions about a company's future. The CIMA qualification programme combines a series of practical, rigorous examinations with a period of supervised professional work experience.

Is CIMA appropriate for me?

Chartered Management Accountants are financially qualified business leaders who operate in all areas of an organisation. CIMA prepares employees for a career in business. 

CIMA is appropriate for you if you need to develop additional business and financial strategy skills. Integral to the qualification are a wide range of requirements that give you the expertise to strengthen your position in the job market and add great value to your business.

The CIMA syllabus

The syllabus of the CIMA qualification is set to change from January 2010, which makes the November 2009 exams the last sitting of the current syllabus. The current syllabus has two levels that you need to pass in order to qualify as a Chartered Management Accountant.

1. CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
2. CIMA Professional Qualification:

  • Operational level
  • Managerial level
  • Strategic level
  • Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting (TOPCIMA)

Unless you hold a relevant exemption, your journey towards becoming a Chartered Management Accountant starts with the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.  This incorporates five examinations tested via Computer Based Assessment (CBA).  CBA tests are available at our training centres throughout the year, so you can take the exam when you are ready and wherever is convenient.

If you hold an exemption or have completed the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, you can move onto the CIMA Professional Qualification which builds up to Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) status.

CIMA Membership

In order to become a CIMA member, you will need to complete the CIMA Professional Qualification encompassing nine examinations and the Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting, which includes a practical experience requirement.

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