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 218,000 registered students and members in 177 countries, CIMA is the world's largest and leading professional body of management accountants. The relevance of CIMA's qualification is becoming increasingly recognised and sought.

CIMA people work in industry, management consultancies, commerce, blue chip companies, banks, 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

CIMA is introducing an updated syllabus for its professional qualification and new assessment methods which will take effect from January 2015. The aim is to produce competent and confident management accounting professionals who guide and lead their organisations to sustainable success.

  1. CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
  2. CIMA Professional Qualification:
  • Operational level
  • Managerial level
  • Strategic level

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 Pearson VUE authorised examination 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.

 

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