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CIMA is the world’s largest professional body of management accountants offering the most relevant accounting qualification for a career in business. If you are considering a career in business and finance, the CIMA qualification will open doors with employers all over the world.
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The Certificate in Business Accounting is our entry level accounting qualification for students with little or no accounting background. It is a recognised qualification in its own right which is valued by employers.Our Professional Qualification is regarded highly by employers around the world for its relevance to business.
You don’t have to have a degree to progress with a professional qualification. The apprenticeship route offers a pathway through the qualification with progression from Level 4 (Professional Accounting / Tax Technician) to Level 7 (Professional Accountant) or straight to Level 7 if you qualify for exemptions, then on to membership.
Certificate in Business AccountingYou can study and register for the five certificate exams at your own pace. On average, students take one year to complete this level.
Professional QualificationOn average, students complete the 12 professional qualification exams in four years. Most students attempt two or three exams at each sitting but they can be completed in three sittings.
The Practical Experience Requirements are an essential part of the CIMA qualification. They complement the exams and measure whether students have gained enough experience of applying management accounting skills and techniques and are competent to become a CIMA member.
You will need a minimum of three years’ relevant practical experience, some or all of which may have been gained before registering as a CIMA student.
CIMA students pay a one-time registration fee, an annual subscription fee, and a fee for each exam or exemption. Check our fees list for full information.
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If it takes you three years to complete CIMA and you pass every exam on the first attempt, it will cost around £1,800 (at 2016 prices).
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