Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Introduction
CIMA is a globally recognised accounting qualification, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. CIMA is a leading membership body that offers professional management accounting qualifications. The CIMA is a UK professional accountancy body whose focus is on the training and qualifying of accountants in business. It represents financial managers and accountants who work in industry, commerce, not-for-profit and public sector organizations. Its key activities are related to strategies for use within business.
CIMA′s aim is to provide a valuable qualification for students, to support members and employers, and protect the public interest. CIMA has over 88,000 students and 70,000 members in 161 countries. CIMA′s focus on management functions makes it unique, and it is internationally recognized as offering the financial qualification for business. CIMA works with leading employers in the UK and around the world to train and qualify financial managers. CIMA prides itself on the commercial relevance of its syllabus, which is continually enhanced to reflect the latest business developments.
Course content
The CIMA Syllabus is split into five distinct levels. The first Certificate is designed for beginners and can be studied as a separate qualification in its own right – the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. The remaining four levels make up the Professional Qualification: Operational, Management, Strategic and Professional Competence. The full CIMA qualification consists of 5 levels which include the CIMA exam papers, these are:
- Certificate level
- Operational level
- Management level
- Strategic level
- Professional Competence level
Our expert tutors bring their passion and enthusiasm to the classroom making sessions highly engaging and motivational. You can study weekdays, evenings or weekends. You can also mix and match your sessions, subject to availability.
For Certificate papers we offer a single, integrated course and provide Free Pass Assurance. At Operational, Management and Strategic level you will study three types of course: Taught, Revision and Question Day. You also get Free Pass Assurance. For Professional Competence level we offer a single, integrated course that covers the Case Study Review, an understanding of the marking grid and exam practice.
Reason for study
The CIMA course is designed to give you a real edge in the business world. Our flexible part-time study options mean you can fit your CIMA studies around your work and personal life. Choose from weekday, weekend and evening courses, you can choose which CIMA study option is best for you.
- CIMA prepares you for a career in business.
- It′s a globally recognised qualification.
- You can boost your salary and develop your career by becoming a chartered management accountant.
- Many top CFOs and CEOs are chartered management accountants.
- It′s a versatile qualification; helping you work in industry, commerce, management consultancies, banks, not for profit and public sector organisations.
Entry requirements
CIMA qualifications are open to everyone, but your entry level will depend on your previous experience. The syllabus builds step-by-step, and you will develop your knowledge and skills as you progress through the qualification.
You may previously have passed exams which entitle you to exemptions from some of the CIMA exams.
You can expect to receive exemptions if you hold a relevant degree or a relevant professional qualification. For example, AAT membership offers exemption from the whole Certificate level.