THE VALUE CGMAs BRING TO BUSINESS

Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation holders are trusted to guide critical business decisions and drive strong business performance. They are qualified to work across the business at every level, not just in finance.

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WHAT IS MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING?

Management accounting combines accounting, finance and management with the leading edge techniques needed to drive successful businesses. Management accountants work at the heart of business to develop all the skills needed to take the decisions required to create value for the short, medium and long-term.

CIMA difference

Management accounting is financial accounting + added value

Financial accounting

Role

Reporting financial performance

Added value

Managing business opportunities

Financial accounting

Framework

Laws
Standards
Regulations

Added value

Evidence
Solutions
Best practices

Financial accounting

Information

Financial
Quantitative
Certain

Added value

Non-financial
Qualitative
Predictive

Financial accounting

Analysis

Static

Added value

Dynamic

Financial accounting

Focus

Historical

Added value

Forward looking

Financial accounting

Skills

Reporting
Technical
Analytical

Added value

Communicating
Innovating
Problem solving

Financial accounting

Perspective

Compliance

Added value

Strategy

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What is CGMA?

CGMA is the global designation for management accountants. It’s powered by the resources and expertise of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CIMA, two of the world’s leading accounting organisations.

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the Journey to becoming a CGMA

Delivering much more than just accounting knowledge

Our aim is to ensure our qualifications remain relevant and the learning experience of candidates match the real world of business. We work closer than ever before with employers around the world to make sure our qualifications deliver confident and competent management accounting professionals who can lead your organisation to sustainable success.

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