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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 business and finance, the CIMA qualification will open doors with employers all over the world.
Anyone can study CIMA, whether you’re new to business and finance or an experienced professional. Increase your chances of career success by studying with CIMA to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
As a CIMA student, we want to help you by providing the support you need to reach your goal of qualifying as a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
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The Certificate in Business Accounting is our entry level accounting qualification for students with little or no accounting background. It is a recognised qualification in its own right which is valued by employers.Our Professional Qualification is regarded highly by employers around the world for its relevance to business.
CIMA also offers qualifications in Islamic finance and the Global Business Services Programme for global business services (GBS) and shared services (SS) professionals.
Certificate in Business AccountingYou can study and register for the five certificate exams at your own pace. On average, students take one year to complete this level.
Professional QualificationOn average, students complete the 12 professional qualification exams in four years. Most students attempt two or three exams at each sitting but they can be completed in three sittings.
The Practical Experience Requirements are an essential part of the CIMA qualification. They complement the exams and measure whether students have gained enough experience of applying management accounting skills and techniques and are competent to become a CIMA member.
You will need a minimum of three years’ relevant practical experience, some or all of which may have been gained before registering as a CIMA student.
CIMA students pay a one-time registration fee, an annual subscription fee, and a fee for each exam or exemption. Check our fees list for full information.
New students do not have to pay their first years subscription.
If it takes you three years to complete CIMA and you pass every exam on the first attempt, it will cost around £1,800 (at 2016 prices).
You also need to take into account the cost of study materials and any tuition classes you enrol in.
You can study with a tuition provider, on your own at home, or using a combination of methods anywhere in the world.
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You can now schedule all Certificate in Business Accounting, Professional Qualification, Islamic Finance and Certificate in Global Business Services exams online and over the phone.
CIMA exams can be sat at over 5,000 Pearson VUE assessment centres in over 178 countries worldwide.
The CIMA DifferenceNot all accounting qualifications are the same. View a comparison between the CIMA Professional Qualification and qualifications from other accounting bodies.View comparison
CGMAThe Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation is powered by AICPA (the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and CIMA, two of the world’s leading accounting organisations.Find out more
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