Researchers
CIMA is a world-leading authority on management accounting. CIMA research has a specific objective to promote and develop the science of management accounting, as stipulated by our charter.
We sponsor research projects, conferences and professorships. We also ensure that all published research is made available as widely as possible - for example, through online publication, articles in CIMA's Financial Management magazine and a print on demand format issued by CIMA's publisher and distribution at numerous events. In essence, we aim to support research that will make a real difference to the work of management accountants worldwide.
- view our Innovation and Development agenda (PDF 899KB).
- view our Research strategy (PDF 178KB) document.
- read the press release about the launch of the research strategy.
CIMA research initiatives 2008
Seedcorn funding initiative
CIMA's seedcorn funding research initiative provides an opportunity for both developing researchers and researchers looking to develop new ideas to submit research proposals. CIMA recognises that it can be difficult for developing researchers to obtain funding through the normal application process and for researchers to fully evaluate the feasibility of a research idea without undertaking preliminary investigations. With these two issues in mind, CIMA welcomes proposals. Full details (PDF 65KB) are available.
Seedcorn funding application forms (DOC 68KB) are available to download. Please also read the guidance notes (PDF 46KB) for the initiative before submitting an application.
Research Update
Research Update is published twice a year by CIMA Innovation and Development department. The newsletter provides valuable information for the research community on CIMA’s current research projects, future funding and recently published reports. The latest issue features articles on current CIMA research projects:
- Managerial judgement and strategic investment decisions
- Budgeting and organisational structure
- Learning curve: the key to future management
- Advances on the 'Performance Measurement Systems (PMS) initiative
View the latest edition of Research Update (PDF 261KB).
Full details of CIMA’s latest research initiatives are also available:
- Improving Decision Making initiative
- The role of the accountant in innovative organisational relationships
To subscribe to Research Update, please contact CIMA Innovation and Development Department: research@cimaglobal.com.
