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How to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

CIMA is the world’s largest professional body of management accountants, offering the most relevant accounting qualification for a career in business.

If you are considering a career in finance or business, the CIMA qualification will open doors for you with top employers all over the world. As a Chartered Global Management AccountantSM (CGMA)® you’ll earn more and go further.

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What is CIMA?

What is management accounting?

Why choose CIMA?

Routes into CIMA

– School leavers

– Undergraduates/graduates

– MBA + Master’s in Accounting holders

– AAT students + members

– Everyone else

How is CIMA different?

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Chartered Global Management Accountants play a vital role in managing business opportunities, using evidence to develop dynamic solutions. Management accountants use information of all kinds, not just financial, to inform the strategy and help manage the future of a business.

Management accounting is about looking beyond numbers and spreadsheets to add real value to a company.

CGMAs work in all areas of business, in all types of organisations in both the public and private sectors, all over the world. They work in finance, IT, marketing, HR, operations and senior management positions. They could be project managers, management consultants, finance directors or chief executives, and many go on to run their own business.

Do you analyse situations and weigh up all your options before making a decision? If this sounds like you, you’re thinking like a management accountant already.

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There’s more to management accounting than you might think. It includes, and adds value to, financial accounting.

Employers you can work with

How much can you earn?

Working in consulting

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

CIMA Professional Qualification

Getting started

Your study options

Becoming a CIMA member

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Anyone can study CIMA, whether you’re new to business and accounting or an experienced professional.

Ambitious school leavers, graduates and working professionals choose CIMA as the most relevant accounting qualification for a career in business. Our flexible entry policy gives anyone with a passion for business the chance to study CIMA regardless of educational background. All you need is a good grasp of maths and English.

By studying the CIMA qualification and going on to become a CIMA member, you will join the world’s largest professional body of management accountants. You will be able to use the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation and be part of a truly global network.

The CGMA designation is powered by two of the world’s leading accounting bodies: CIMA and AICPA. It aims to establish management accounting as the most valued profession in business worldwide.

The CIMA Code of Ethics is what sets CIMA (and you) apart from other qualifications. Practising ethical decision-making and reflecting on your skills as a finance professional will be an integral part of your CIMA studies.

Adding ‘CIMA student’ to your CV gives you a huge advantage in the job market, as it shows employers that you’re dedicated, hard working, commercially aware and serious about your future. And if you’re already working, the CIMA qualification will increase your chances of progressing to a more senior position and earning more.

Start at the right level for you

Do you already have qualifications? If so, you may not need to take all of the exams in the CIMA qualification and could be eligible for exemptions. That means you can start your CIMA studies at the right level for you and qualify sooner.

Check which exemptions you could receive: www.cimaglobal.com/exemptions

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schOOl lEaVERsAre you about to leave school or college? Are you interested in a rewarding and successful career in business? CIMA can offer you an alternative qualification to university that is highly valued by employers worldwide.

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Are you a university student or recent graduate looking to start your career in business or finance? Graduates in any degree discipline can study CIMA and get a head start in the job market.

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Anyone can study CIMA, whether you already work in business and finance, want to change career or even hope to run your own business. Find out how you can study CIMA if you don’t fit into any of the above entry routes.

In this section you’ll find the best route for you to progress and qualify as a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

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Adding a professional qualification to your MBA or Master’s in Accounting will give you an even stronger advantage in the job market. Find out about the Master’s Gateway accelerated route into CIMA.

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Find out more: www.cimaglobal.com/schoolleavers

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You don’t need a degree to start a successful career after school or college. By training with CIMA you can bypass university and head straight for the world of business.

With CIMA, you get to call the shots and study at your own pace in a way that suits you. You can study full-time, part-time, while working, in a classroom or through distance learning.

You’ll start with our entry level qualification, the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. This will help you build your business and financial knowledge. It’s a recognised qualification in its own right and a great introduction to the world of business, whether you’re looking to secure a top job or run your own business. Upon completion you can use the letters CIMA Cert BA after your name.

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The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting – a qualification in its own right

Apply for a CIMA apprenticeship and get real work experience while you study.

School to CIMA at a glance:

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Other ways to study CIMA

Set on getting a degree? Find out how you can combine CIMA with a degree on page 30.

Alternatively find out about the CIMA Higher Apprenticeship in Business Accounting on page 30. It’s a fantastic route into the world of business for talented individuals.

Find out more: www.cimaglobal.com/graduateroute

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Studying CIMA after university and boosting your degree with a professional qualification is a strong career move. You’ll gain new, employable business skills and experience, and you’ll impress potential employers just by adding ‘CIMA student’ to your CV.

You can even begin your CIMA studies while at university and graduate with a head start in the job market. You don’t need a relevant degree to start your CIMA studies;

graduates in any degree discipline can study CIMA. You’ll start with the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. It’s a recognised qualification in its own right and can also be a stepping-stone to the CIMA Professional Qualification.

If you’ve already completed a relevant degree, like accounting or business, you may be entitled to exemptions from some CIMA exams, allowing you to progress onto the Professional level sooner.

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Exemptions available if you have completed a relevant degree

Option to begin your CIMA studies while at university and graduate with a head start in the job market.

University to CIMA at a glance:

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Join CIMA’s Undergraduate Club and get exclusive access to industry updates, graduate jobs and employer events. It will help you develop your employability skills and stand out from the crowd.

It’s free and simple to sign up: undergradclub.cimaglobal.com

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If you hold a Master’s or MBA in Accounting, you can take the accelerated Master’s Gateway route to the CIMA Professional Qualification. You’ll just need to pass the CIMA Gateway exam, which is a three-hour computer-based case study exam, available four times a year.

Once you’ve passed the CIMA Gateway exam, you’ll be exempt from 12 exams and can progress straight to the

strategic level of the CIMA Professional Qualification, the final step towards CGMA status.

As a CIMA student, you’ll have exclusive access to CIMAconnect, the online study support community. There you’ll find free resources such as past papers, practice exams, blogs and discussions about the Master’s Gateway route.

Master’s Gateway – assessment only (includes CIMA registration, first year’s subscription fee, one exam attempt and all 12 exemptions).

Master’s Gateway package (includes CIMA registration, first year’s subscription fee, one exam attempt, all 12 exemptions and CIMAstudy.com online study modules).

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Accelerated entry to the CIMA Professional Qualification for MBA or Master’s in Accounting holders

Skip 12 exams and qualify sooner

Be equipped with the up-to-date knowledge and practical experience employers are looking for.

Master’s to CIMA at a glance:

There are two study options available:

Find out more: www.cimaglobal.com/aatroute

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Your AAT qualification provides you with an excellent start to a great career. But why stop there? The AAT route to CIMA is a proven path to business success.

Accelerating your career with the CIMA Professional Qualification presents a fresh and exciting challenge to AAT professionals who want to become Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA). It will build on your existing skills, making you more attractive to potential employers, improving your earning potential and enhancing your career prospects.

Once you have completed AAT Level 4 (or Level 8 in Scotland) you are exempt from the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. This equates to five exemptions and allows you to progress to the CIMA Professional Qualification exams straight away.

If you are an AAT student who has not yet progressed onto the final level you can still study CIMA. You’ll start with the entry-level CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting which is a recognised qualification in its own right and can also be a stepping-stone to the CIMA Professional Qualification.

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Progress straight to the CIMA Professional Qualification once you complete AAT Level 4

Accelerated processing of exemptions exclusively for AAT students

A reduction of over 50% on your AAT full membership while you study CIMA.

AAT to CIMA at a glance:

Exemptions

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Whether you already work in business and want a professional qualification to help you progress, or you have no business or finance background and want to make a change, studying CIMA could be the best career decision you ever make.

Working in business

Anyone can study CIMA, with or without previous experience. If you do already have relevant qualifications in business or finance, you might not need to take all of the CIMA exams. Take a look at the exemptions section on page 4 to make sure you start at the right level for you.

If you don’t already hold a relevant qualification, you’ll start by studying the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, which will give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of business and finance. You can study it as a stand alone qualification or as a stepping-stone to the CIMA Professional Qualification.

Working for yourself

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur planning to run your own business, the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting can help you succeed. It will equip you with the knowledge you need to make smart business decisions. You will develop an excellent grounding in key areas of business and finance including preparing accounts, company law, budgeting, ethics and corporate governance – essential skills for any small business owner.

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Anyone can study CIMA, whether you’re new to business and accounting or already have some experience

Exemptions available if you already have relevant qualifications

Opens doors to all types of roles, not just within finance.

CIMA at a glance:


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The CIMA syllabus is unique. It has been designed to blend management accounting, financial accounting and business focused subjects to ensure CIMA qualified professionals have the skills that employers demand.

The below diagram compares the CIMA qualification with other accountancy bodies:

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• External audit

• Advanced taxation

• Management accounting

• Project management

• Management of relationships

• Management control systems

• Financial accounting

• Financial reporting

• Principles of taxation

• Ethics

• Operations management

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• Auditing and assurance

• Governance and public policy

• Marketing and formulation of marketing strategies

• Evaluation of risk and responses to strategic risk

• Advanced management accounting

• Advanced financial reporting

• Financial management

• Information systems

• Taxation


• Ethics

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• Advanced management accounting



• Internal controls

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• Auditing and reporting

• The assurance process

• Operations management

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Thousands of companies around the world, from multinationals to startups in the public and private sectors, qualify their staff with CIMA.

Just some of the companies and roles CIMA people work in are listed below. If you are interested in a career in consultancy or would like to find out more about this popular career path, see page 20.

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This is an indication of what you could earn as you progress through the CIMA qualification.

Salaries vary considerably by region and sector.

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Find and apply for the latest jobs on CIMA’s international job site: www.cimaglobal.com/myjobs Find a list of employers who meet our training standards and apply directly to them: www.cimaglobal.com/trainingpartners

Information management roles Executive roles

Business Analysis Manager

Head of Programme Management

Director of Information Technology

Chief Executive

Managing Director

Chief Financial Officer

Finance roles Commercial roles Operations roles

Finance Director

Finance Business Partner

Management Accountant

Commercial Director

Marketing Manager

Management Consultant

Human Resources Manager

Project Manager

Operations Director

Here are just some examples of the types of roles CIMA members work in:

KPMG, EY, PWC, DELOITTE, ACCEnTURE, IBM, GRAnT THORnTOn

COCA-COLA, InnOCEnT, UnILEVER, nESTLé, KIMBERLY-CLARK, DIAGEO, P&G

VODAFOnE, SIEMEnS, O2, CISCO SYSTEMS, BT, TALKTALK, DELL

MORGAn STAnLEY, BARCLAYS, CITIGROUP, HSBC, ZURICH, CREDIT SUISSE, J.P. MORGAn

BOOTS, ASOS, TESCO, JOHn LEWIS, WALT DISnEY, MARKS & SPEnCER, nExT

TUI GROUP, HILTOn WORLDWIDE, InTERCOnTInEnTAL HOTELS GROUP, BRITISH AIRWAYS, MARRIOTT InTERnATIOnAL, nETWORK RAIL, TFL

nHS, SCOTTISH EnTERPRISE, UK GOVERnMEnT, MOD, HMRC, HIGHWAYS AGEnCY, SAnCTUARY HOUSInG

BBC, ITV, SKY, GUARDIAn MEDIA GROUP, GOOGLE, PEARSOn, VIRGIn MEDIA

BAE SYSTEMS, FORD, BALFOUR BEATTY, GLAxOSMITHKLInE, ROLLS-ROYCE, AIRBUS, nATIOnAL GRID

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What do consultants do? Consultants play a vital role in the success of any organisation. They use their specialist business knowledge to provide advice and expertise in areas where an organisation may be lacking knowledge. They identify value-adding opportunities for the business and suggest recommendations for change, as well as helping to implement solutions that maximise growth and performance.

CIMA and consultancy With CIMA you won’t just be financially qualified but also professionally trained in business management, providing you with the necessary expertise to successfully advise on business strategy and risk management.

Management accountants work in all areas of a business, in all types of organisations in the public and private sectors, all over the world. They work in finance, IT, marketing, HR, operations and senior management positions. They could be a project manager, a finance director, or a chief executive, and many go on to run their own business.

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The qualification for a career in consultancy

Role: Senior ConsultantEducation: Economics, University of Nottingham

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‘As a management consultant, CIMA gives me versatility.’

Role: ConsultantEducation: BSc Business Administration, University of Bath

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‘CIMA equips me with the skills and knowledge my clients value.’

Role: Senior Finance and Risk ConsultantEducation: Mathematics, University of Warwick

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‘CIMA is constantly evolving with the times.’

Here are some examples of the roles CIMA members and students hold within consultancy:

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Finance and Risk Consultant

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Financial Analyst

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C01Fundamentals of Management Accounting

C02Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

C03Fundamentals of Business Mathematics

C04Fundamentals of Business Economics

C05Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

• Basic costing• Budgets• Accounting and cost systems

• Basic maths• Probability• Financial maths• Forecasting

• Regulatory framework• Preparing accounts• Accounting systems and controls

• Economic environment• Analysis for business decisions• Market economy and role of government

• Elements of contract• Company law• Administration and finance• Applying legal knowledge

The Certificate in Business Accounting is CIMA’s entry-level accounting qualification. It offers you the opportunity to develop your business and financial knowledge, whatever career path you want to take.

It’s a valuable qualification in its own right. Upon completion you will be awarded the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and can use the letters CIMA Cert BA after your name. It is also a stepping stone to the CIMA Professional Qualification, which leads to Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) status.

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The syllabus

The five certificate syllabus modules

The five modules that make up the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting are completely flexible and can be sat any time throughout the year. You can study the subjects in any order and choose any combination to suit you.

All Certificate in Business Accounting subjects are examined by computer-based assessment at centres around the world. You’ll get feedback straight after your assessment with no waiting around to find out if you’ve passed. Students who carefully plan and commit to their studies can complete the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting within 12-18 months.

Certificate details:

Entry requirements: None. It’s open to all

Number of exams: Five two-hour, computer-based exams

Exam dates: All year round

Completion time: 12-18 months on average

Work experience required: None

Letters after your name: CIMA Cert BA

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The syllabus is built on three pillars: enterprise, performance and financial. There are also three distinct levels: operational, management and strategic.

The three levels must be completed one at a time. The three exams within each level are assessed by on-demand, computer-based objectives tests. To complete a level you must pass all three objective tests (or have been granted exemptions) plus the integrated case study which can be sat four times a year.

Upon completion of each level you will be awarded interim qualifications and letters after your name.

The CIMA Professional Qualification:Structure and order of completion

Entry requirements – one of the following: • CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting • Relevant degree in accounting or business • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting • MBA or Master’s in Accounting.

Number of exams and exam duration: Objective tests – nine at 90 minutes each Integrated case studies – three at three hours each

Exam sittings: • Objective tests (computer-based) – on demand

• Integrated case studies (computer-based) –

four sittings per year

Completion time: Between three and five years on average

Work experience required: none required to complete the qualification, but three years’ work experience is required for CIMA membership

Letters after your name: Designations are awarded upon completion of each level: • Operational level – CIMA Dip MA • Management level – CIMA Adv Dip MA • CIMA member – ACMA, CGMA • CIMA fellow – FCMA, CGMA


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As a management accountant you will be looking beyond the numbers to inform the strategy of the business. The CIMA pillars are therefore designed to cover not just finance but also a range of other business areas. The below outlines what will be covered in each pillar:

Enterprise – develop strategy and plan for effective implementation.

Performance – monitor activity to ensure strategy is realistic and has been implemented effectively.

Financial – prepare and interpret financial statements in order to understand performance and inform decisions.

The three distinct levels encourage progressive, constant development of knowledge, ensuring you have the skills businesses need.

Operational level considers implementation of short-term decision-making, mirroring the work undertaken by first line managers and their teams.

Management level considers analysis, ensuring successful performance. This is in the context of the medium-term, and reflects work undertaken by middle managers.

Strategic level takes into account long-term strategic decisions, and the provision of resources to implement these decisions successfully. This is the work generally undertaken by senior management.

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AWARD / CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

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Management Case Study Exam

Strategic Case Study Exam

Assessment of practical experience

AWARD / Membership of the Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants and the CGMA® designation

E3Strategic Management

P3Risk Management

F3Financial Strategy

E2Project and Relationship Management

P2Advanced Management Accounting

F2Advanced Financial Reporting

E1Organisational Management

P1Management Accounting

F1Financial Reporting and Taxation

Pre-requisite entry requirements(e.g. CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, degrees in business or accounting or AAT Technician/Diploma level).

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Exams for the CIMA Professional Qualification are examined by computer-based assessment. Each level consists of three objective test exams, which you must pass (or have exemptions from) before proceeding to the integrated case study exam.

The objective tests are available on demand and can therefore be sat all year round. The integrated case studies are examined by computer-based assessment and can be sat four times a year.

There is no time limit to complete the CIMA Professional Qualification so you can study at your own pace. The exams are designed to provide flexibility so that you can fit them around your lifestyle. However, on average a student will complete the Professional Qualification within four years.

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GETTING sTaRTEd

Step 1: Register as a CIMA student

Step 2: Apply for exemptions

Step 3: Choose your study option

Step 4: Schedule your exams

Register as a CIMA student at www.cimaglobal.com/register or by calling one of our student advisers on +44 (0)20 8849 2251.

Email copies of any transcripts and certificates to [email protected]. We will then advise you if you are eligible for any exam exemptions.

CIMA can be studied in a number of different ways to suit your preference and lifestyle. Find out more about your study options on page 30.

Exam entry is open all year round for the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and the CIMA Professional Qualification objective tests. For integrated case studies there are exam entry windows – see our website for details.

Log into your MY CIMA account with your ID and password which you would have received upon registration as a CIMA student. Select ‘Schedule your exam’ and follow the instructions.

Visit www.cimaglobal.com/ukstudents for further information or call a student adviser if you require assistance on +44 (0)20 8849 2251.

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Before qualifying as a CIMA member, you must show that you have at least three years’ relevant work-based practical experience. That way, employers know that you belong to a community with the skills they’re looking for.

CIMA members around the world have a duty to observe the highest standards of conduct and integrity, and to uphold the good standing and reputation of the profession.

To find out more, visit: www.cimaglobal.com/ethics

Practical experience requirements (PER) Some or all of the three years’ practical experience required can be gained before registering as a CIMA student and can be carried out with more than one employer. The work experience is broken down into different areas, reflecting the wide range of functions carried out by management accountants.

For tips on gaining and recording your practical experience, visit: www.cimaglobal.com/ukper

Practical experience requirements (PER)

sTUdy OPTIONs BEcOMING a cIMa MEMBER

CIMA students pay a one-off registration fee, an annual subscription fee and a fee for each exam or exemption. Check our fees list for more information: www.cimaglobal.com/fees

You also need to take into account the cost of study materials and any tuition classes you take. Tuition fees are charged separately and are paid directly to the course provider.

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Taught courses with a tuition provider

You can follow a taught course with one of the many global course providers that teach CIMA. Tuition, where available, can be a great study option because you’ll get support from other students and can ask your tutor questions.

Study with official CIMA textbooks and study materials

You can use the official CIMA textbooks and study materials to supplement your taught course or distance learning. You can also use these materials for home study, which requires high levels of discipline and self motivation but is the most flexible and cost effective option.

Combining study methods with blended learning

If you’d like to choose when and where you study but would also benefit from some tutor support, combining your study methods may be the best option for you. For example, you might decide on a distance learning course followed by a taught revision course.

Study online with CIMAstudy.com

You can start any time, study any time and sit any time. The courses are designed and delivered through e-learning and also offer email tutor support.

For more information on study options and course providers in your area, visit www.cimaglobal.com/studyoptions

Do plenty of research before choosing how to study CIMA. Make sure the option you pick will suit you and the way you learn best.

CIMA Higher Apprenticeship in Management Accounting

CIMA has created the first ever Higher Apprenticeship in Management Accounting (Technical Apprenticeship in Management Accounting*). It’s a fantastic non-university route into the world of business and finance that lets you start earning from day one as you learn on the job.

Find out more or apply for an apprenticeship position: www.cimaglobal.com/myapprenticeship

Study for CIMA with a degree

CIMA has teamed up with selected UK universities to offer you the opportunity to complete a degree while studying towards your CIMA qualification. By studying CIMA and a degree at the same time you’ll be able to progress faster in your career by showing employers you’re a highly motivated individual. Each of the universities we’ve partnered with has its own entry criteria and degree structure for achieving a combined degree and CIMA qualification.

Find out more: www.cimaglobal.com/cimathroughdegree

Other ways to study CIMA

*Accredited in Scotland

CIMAconnect

One of the advantages of being a CIMA student is having an online platform designed exclusively to support your studies. CIMAconnect is a mobile-friendly study support platform that lets students access free study material and have discussions with other students about their experience, anywhere, any time. Visit connect.cimaglobal.com

Area 1 - basic experience

1a. Preparing and maintaining accounting records1b. Statutory and regulatory reporting 1c. IT desktop skills1d. Systems and procedure development

Area 3 - supplementary experience

3a. Financial strategy3b. Corporate finance3c. Treasury management3d. Taxation3e. Business evaluation and appraisal3f. Business strategy3g. External relationships

Area 2 - core experience

2a. Preparation of management accounts 2b. Planning, budgeting and forecasting 2c. Management reporting for decision making 2d. Product and service costing2e. Information management 2f. Project appraisal 2g. Project management2h. Working capital content2i. Risk management and business assurance

Experience may be drawn from any of the following three areas over a period of three years or more (but a minimum of 18 months must be gained within the core area). Relevant experience gained before registering as a student will also count.

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