Academic research

CIMA's research programme is designed to promote and develop the science of managment accountancy as stipulated in our Royal charter.

We encourage leading academic and practitioner researchers who are exploring issues and providing fresh topics of interest to CIMA members, to apply for research grants.

Download CIMA's research strategy brochure (PDF 347KB)

'CIMA not only bridges practice and research, it spreads innovative practice, advocates sustainable performance and stimulates debate.'
Wim van der Stede, CIMA Professor

Academic research reports

CIMA funds academic research projects on a range of topics relevant to management accountancy.

• View the latest academic research funded by CIMA.

Research grants

Academic and practitioner researchers exploring issues of relevance to CIMA members are eligible to apply for a CIMA research grant.

• Find out about CIMA’s research funding

Research conferences and events

CIMA sponsors academic and practitioner research conferences and events worldwide.

• See upcoming research events

News and updates

• Updates from CIMA’s research and development department
• Sign up to the ‘Double Entries’ research newsletter

Centres of excellence

CIMA’s research and development department is piloting two new research centres to advance the global impact of management accounting research.

• Find out about the centres of excellence