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Open University accelerated route

You will be awarded exemptions from all five of CIMA's certificate level subjects if you sucessfully complete the Open University Certificate in Accounting.

Please note that exemptions are a concession and only awarded at CIMA's discretion.

Further information

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