Choosing CIMA
The skills you develop through your CIMA study and training will give you a wide range of career options – and allow you to work in a range of different industries.
You will develop the cutting-edge skills needed to drive business forward.
Relevant to business
CIMA has developed the most relevant financial qualification for business today and is recognised around the world. We continually strive to meet current and future business needs and our syllabus reflects this.
We work closely with the business community to make sure that our syllabus is highly relevant. We monitor and update the syllabus regularly, so you are fully prepared for the demands of the modern business world.
Recognition
Our syllabus is progressive – your skills will develop as you advance. We will recognise your knowledge at different levels of the qualifications.
You will receive the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting en route to becoming fully qualified.
This recognition will increase your career potential and earning capacity as you progress and gain experience. So you don’t have to wait until you are fully qualified to reap rewards.
Flexibility
The CIMA qualifications are designed to be flexible so you can study and train at a pace that suits you.
For the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting you can study the five subjects in any order and sit the assessments at any time of the year in one of our accredited centres.
At the Managerial level of the CIMA Professional Qualification there are no progression rules. You can study as many papers as you wish, in any order.
Your practical training can be in any organisation. You do not have to be tied to a training contract, giving you the power to progress your career as you choose.
International education standards
CIMA is a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). We support the principles, standards and guidelines set out within the 'IFAC International Education Standards for Professional Accountants'.
