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The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world’s leading, and largest, professional body of management accountants. Their unique blend of management accounting, financial accounting and business-focused subjects produces competent and confident CGMAs who can lead their organisations to sustainable success.
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Why choose CIMA?
Join An Elite Group of Global Management Accountants
The CGMA designation is powered by two of the world's leading accounting bodies - CIMA and the AICPA. It aims to establish management accounting as the most valued profession in business worldwide.
The Future of Accounting
CIMA focuses on business, giving you more than just accounting knowledge. You will not only be financially qualified but also professionally trained in business management, which makes you capable of advising on business strategy and risk management.
A Professional Qualification
There has been a move away from studying academic qualifications (diplomas/degrees) and a move towards professional qualifications. A professional qualification tells potential employers that you know how to do the job and can hit the ground running.
Travel the World
The CIMA qualification is recognised in over 170 countries worldwide. In addition to having the ability to practice all over the globe, CIMA graduates earn on average 40% more than their non-CGMA counterparts.
Where can I work with a CIMA qualification?
CIMA graduates are sought after in 176 countries worldwide. This means that you will have the freedom to travel the globe, experience new and exciting cultures, and apply for positions at industry leading firms & corporations.
Which positions can I hold with a CIMA qualification?
Unlike traditional financial degrees, the career pathway for a CGMA is much broarder than strictly financial reporting.
Here is a brief list of just some of the positions your CIMA qualification will make you eligible for:
Financial Accountant
An essential role in any organisation, financial accountants are entrusted with ensuring that an organisation is financially sound. This is done by auditing financial statements and reporting on the company’s financial position. These findings then inform the strategic and operational plans made by senior management.
This role is also the initial steppingstone to more senior positions, such as Finance Manager and CFO.
Business Analyst
Business analysts are tasked with analysing data sets to identify needs and shortcomings in a business’s products, services and processes. They are required to identify areas needing improvement and assist in designing technical solutions to solve these issues.
They work side by side with senior management and need excellent communication and problem solving capabilities to identify solutions and ensure they are clearly communicated to all parties involved.
Management Consultant
Management consultants assist top-level management in decision making and act as advisors on how best to implement their strategic plans. They have a firm understanding of all business functions and how each part of an organisation must work together effectively in order to achieve a common goal. This is an ideal position for someone with solid business knowledge and an understanding of how to manage workplace relationships.
Consultants can either maintain a full time position at one organisation or move from client to client, on a contractual basis.
Finance Manager
Finance managers are responsible for the financial health of an organisation. They analyse data and financial reports provided by the accounting team and actively seek out ways to increase the businesses’ profitability. They allocate funds, oversee the operational budget and ensure that the revenue flowing into the business exceeds the amount leaving it.
These are only four possible positions open to CIMA graduates, but the list is vast and constantly evolving. By choosing to study CIMA your potential career path becomes limitless both locally and abroad.
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How do I register with CIMA?
All first-time students must register with CIMA online and pay a once-off registration fee (which includes the first year's subscription fee). CIMA will provide you with your student ID, and once you've made payment you will have access to their online portals such as MyCIMA and CIMA Connect. To register visit www.cimaglobal.com and click 'Register as a student'. We're here to walk you through the process however so you are welcome to add your CIMA fees to your IBTC booking and we will pay it over for you.
How do exemptions work?
Depending on your previous qualifications (accounting and finance) and work experience you may be eligible for certain exemptions. Keep in mind however that CIMA only awards exemptions for completed qualifications and you can only apply for exemptions once you have registered with CIMA.
The exemption process:
The following advanced entry routes are also available:
The CIMA exam process
As a CIMA student you will need to pass both Objective Tests (OT) and Case Study exams.
Objective Tests
Case Study
How do I register for exams?
Book your exam as soon as you start studying. It’s important to set a date and work towards it.
Complete the form below and one of our Student Advisors will be in touch to assist you with all of your CIMA related queries.