CIMA is a U.K certification awarded by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants U.K. CIMA is designed to develop your general knowledge in finance, management accounting, business and economics.
WHO CAN DO?
CIMA is open to all; from school leavers and graduates through to employees with a number of years’ experience in the workplace. No previous academic qualifications or work experience are required to register and begin studies.
Exemptions:
1. CMA (USA) – up to 05 papers exemptions from CIMA Certificate level in Business Accounting
2. ACCA – from 01 paper away from the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
3. ICAI – from 01 paper away from the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
4. AICPA (USA) – from 01 paper away from the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
5. CFA – from 01 paper away from the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
6. MBA’s from a recognised university – from 01 paper away from the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
7. BBA’s from a recognised university – from 01 paper away from the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
8. B.Com’s from a recognised university – up to 05 papers exemptions from CIMA Certificate level in Business Accounting
WHAT IS THE COURSE STRUCTURE?
Certification Level CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA) |
Operational Level CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA) |
Management Level CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA) |
Strategic Level | Practical Experience |
BA1: Fundamentals of Business Economics | E1: Managing Finance in a Digital World | E2: Managing Performance | E3: Strategic Management | In order to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), you need a minimum of three years’ verified relevant work-based practical experience. The practical experience requirements (PER) are an essential part of the CIMA Qualification and CIMA’s membership application process. |
BA2: Fundamentals of Management Accounting | P1: Management Accounting | P2: Advanced Management Accounting | P3: Risk Management | |
BA3: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | F1: Financial Reporting | F2: Advanced Financial Reporting | F3: Financial Strategy | |
BA4: Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law | Operational Case Study Exam | Management Case Study Exam | Strategic Case Study Exam |
WHAT IS THE EXAM FORMAT AND INFORMATION?
Certification Level CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA) |
Operational Level CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA) |
Management Level CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA) |
Strategic Level | |
EXAM FORMAT | BA1, BA2 and BA3 each contain 60 objective test questions, while BA4 contains 85 objective test questions. | Computer based Objective Test: Objective Tests are comprised of a range of items including short multiple choice questions, number entry questions, drag and drop questions and other formats. In BA2 and BA3 short scenarios may be given to which one or more objective test questions relate. CASE STUDIES: Long and short answer essay questions Human marked 4 sittings per year |
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EXAM DURATION | Computer based assessments: 2 hours/ Paper | Computer based assessments: 90 Minutes/ Paper Case Study: 3 hours |
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EXAM DATES | • Computer based assessments available all year. | • Computer based assessments available all year. • There are four windows a year when you can sit the case study exams (February; May; August; and November). Within each window exams will be available for five days from Tuesday to Saturday. |
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EXAM FEE | For updated details please visit www.cimaglobal.com | |||
EXAM LOCATION | CIMA exams are conducted Through Pearson VUE centres around the world. |
DO YOU GET A CERTIFICATE?
You will get a certificate of completion, which is highly reputed and accepted by employers.
EXPLORE THE COURSES:
Certification Level: CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA)
Operational Level: CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA)
Management Level: CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA)
Strategic Level
CIMA Fast Track Program
Under the CIMA fast-track candidates will sit only for the last exam of the CIMA qualification. Upon successful completion of this exam and successful membership application, candidates will qualify for CIMA membership and earn the professional global designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). It is open to all CFOs, CEOs and senior management who wish to enhance their professional standing with the CIMA professional qualification.