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The CIMA Centre of Excellence (COE) is devoted to funding accounting research on the continent. The output of this innovation research centre will include accounting research papers and local and regional material that will position CIMA as the experts in the field of management accounting, both regionally and globally.CIMA COE is a collaborative project with universities, the public sector and key industry players. The objective of the CIMA COE is to establish a mechanism to support and grow new applied research relating to management accounting in Southern Africa to satisfy industry needs.
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As a Recognised Controlling Body (RCB) for SARS, CIMA is required to regulate South African members and students providing taxation services in terms of Section 240 of the Tax Administration Act (2011), with effect from 1 July 2013. CIMA members and CIMA students (who have successfully completed the Certificate in Business Accounting (CBA) are now eligible to provide tax services.Find more information on registering as a Tax Practitioner through CIMA:
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CIMA acknowledges the need for the provision of information regarding our members’ role and function as Commissioners of Oaths in the public sector.
We have therefore prepared a brief guide which will enable members to utilise and understand this vital role.
Members in practice (MiPs) are chartered global management accountants in professional practice who provide accounting services to all types of businesses, but are not direct employees of those businesses.
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The CIMA CFO Programme is an exclusive programme offered to Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and senior management who wish to enhance their professional standing through CIMA.
As part of this fast track programme, successful candidates will attend four mandatory revision workshops and sit only the last paper of the CIMA Professional Qualification.
With successful completion of this paper and the relevant work experience, the candidates will qualify for CIMA membership and earn the professional global designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) conferred by CIMA and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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How to activate your route to CGMA designation
1. Submit a detailed CV, SAICA CA (SA) certificate, SAICA Letter of Good Standing and your ID document to Naeem Joosub at naeem.joosub@aicpa-cima.com
2. Allow 4-6 weeks to receive a response.
3. Upon approval, you will be eligible to register as a CIMA student.
4. All candidates are exempted from 15 modules and assessed on the Strategic Case Study Exam
5. Fees include mandatory workshop, study material and all CIMA related fees. Contact Naeem Joosub at naeem.joosub@aicpa-cima.com to find out more.
The Chartered Management Accountant qualification is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) at Level 7. The SAQA NQF registration number is 20400. The minimum credits attached to this are 930.
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