Exemptions and accelerated routes

You may be eligible for some exemptions from the CIMA exams if you have studied a relevant qualification.

You will find our exemptions search database and further information about relevant educational backgrounds below.

Please note that exemptions are a concession and are only awarded at CIMA's discretion. You can study for the CIMA qualification even if you don't have a relevant qualification. However, you should have a good standard of English and maths.

Our exemptions database

You can find out if your qualification exempts you from some of CIMA’s exams by running a search for your qualification in our exemptions database.

Relevant educational backgrounds

For more information about the exemptions available for your existing qualification, please select from the following list:

• I am a graduate and have successfully completed a qualification at degree or postgraduate level
• I am an AAT student or member 
• I have completed the Open University Certificate in Accounting 
• I have completed, or am currently studying, a professional qualification.

Processing your exemptions with CIMA

Fees

You will be charged an exemption fee for each exemption awarded to you. These fees are the same as the exam fees for that subject.

Further information

The CIMA qualification structure - what you need to do for each stage
The full CIMA syllabus
Accepting or waiving exemptions

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