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Getting started

Why choose management accounting?

A CIMA management accounting qualification will put you at the heart of business.

As a CIMA-qualified management accountant, you will have a great understanding of finance and business. You'll use both to assess business possibilities and shape the future of your organisation. You'll have a broad business perspective and improved employment opportunities around the world. 

You can read more about the advantages of CIMA here.

How to start your studies

To find out more, choose the link that best applies to you:

I am a school leaver.
I am a university or college undergraduate/graduate.
I am already in the workplace.

Exemptions

Use our exemptions database to find out if your qualification exempts you from some CIMA papers.

Qualification details

You can read more about the syllabus and different parts of our qualification here.

Timeline for qualification

The time it takes to complete our qualification will depend to an extent on your commitments, prior experience and whether you’re entitled to exemptions.

We say that it generally takes at least three years to earn our qualification. You also need at least three years’ practical experience to qualify as a chartered management accountant.

Certificate in Islamic Finance

CIMA's certificate in Islamic Finance is the first global qualification to be offered by a professional chartered accounting body to focus on the fast growing sector of Islamic finance. You can find out more on our Certificate in Islamic Finance website.

CIMA people

Many leading management accountants are CIMA members. You can read more about CIMA’s many success stories here.

Jobs

See our CIMA MY JOBS site for information on management accountancy jobs around the world.

'Arguably it is CIMA that is dictating the shape of the accountancy profession these days.' Damian Wild, Group Editor-in-Chief, Accountancy Age