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CIMA Professional Management Accountant Qualification

About the Course

CIMA students, graduates and members can work in every area of Accounting and Finance. By completing the UK accredited CIMA qualification you will show employers that you have developed key decision making, management, strategic and analytical skills and have a broad knowledge of accountancy principles and practices.

CIMA qualified individuals are highly sought after in commercial sectors and they are particularly sought after in Management Consultancy and other related areas.

CIMA to MBA - Fast-track Pathway

In addition to places offered by many UK and international universities and business schools, on Masters level courses, CIMA has a special arrangement for graduates to join the fast-track distance learning MBA course at Deakin University, Australia.

Awarding Body

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK

Entry Criteria

CIMA operates a 'Flexible Entry' policy. For Certificate-level entry there are no minimum entry requirements, but a good standard of Maths and competence in the English language is required before starting the course. For Professional level entry please see Content below.

Start Dates

Beginning of each month.

Duration

If studying for the complete course, 2 years 6 months is the recommended minimum study period. Our admissions team and your personal tutor will advise on duration for sections of the qualification.

Content

Syllabus

15 papers.

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

Entry requirement - open entry but with evidence of competence in Maths and English Language (our admissions team will advise on what is required).

C01. Fundamentals of Management Accounting
C02. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
C03. Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
C04. Fundamentals of Business Economics
C05. Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Business Law

CIMA Professional Qualification

The Professional Qualification comprises 3 parts.

Managerial Level

Entry requirement - CIMA Certificate In Business Accounting or other approved qualification(s) and/or experience (applications for exemptions must be made directly to CIMA).

P1. Management Accounting Performance Evaluation
P2. Management Accounting Decision Management
P4. Organisational Management & Information Systems
P5. Integrated Management
P7. Financial Accounting & Tax Principles
P8. Financial Analysis

Students successfully completing the Managerial Level papers will be awarded the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.

Strategic Level

Entry requirement - CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.

P3. Management Accounting Risk & Control Strategy
P6. Management Accounting Business Strategy
P9. Management Accounting Financial Strategy.

All 3 Strategic Level papers must be successfully completed before taking the TOPCIMA examination.

TOPCIMA

Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting - case study examination.

Assessment

One external examination for each paper.

Examinations

External examinations are held at CIMA Examination Centres in London, UK Regional Centres, and British Council offices worldwide.

Examinations are in May and November. The pass mark for each examination is 50%. A maximum of 6 subjects can be taken per year.

Progressing Through the Qualification

Students must attain the Certificate in Business Accounting, or have approved exemptions, before starting the Professional Qualification. Students must pass all Managerial Level Examination Papers, or have an approved mix of passes and exemptions, before attempting the Strategic Level Papers. All 3 Strategic Level Papers must be taken at the first sitting. All 3 Strategic Level Papers must be completed successfully before sitting the TOPCIMA examination

Study Time

Personal Studies: Estimated 6 to 10 hours per week.

The CIMA recommended minimum length of study for the complete course is 2 years 6 months. Our Admissions team and your Personal Tutor will advise on duration for sections of the qualification.

Tutor Support

Following registration, you will be allocated a UK-based tutor, who will be available by telephone, fax, and email to discuss your coursework and give advice and guidance on assignments and examination revision.

Study Fees

£145 GBP per paper.

Postage Fees per paper

  • £6 UK
  • £15 Europe
  • £20 International

Programme Package Includes:

  • Programme of study
  • Study texts
  • Examination kit
  • Personal tutor support by email and telephone

Important Information

CIMA Registration & Examination Fees

Our study fees exclude amounts payable to the professional body for student registration, exemptions and examination entries.

The following CIMA fees must be paid separately, direct to the CIMA:

  • Registration Fee £54
  • Annual Subscription £80

Fees payable before each examination paper is taken:

  • Certificate Level: £38 per paper
  • Managerial Level: £59 per paper
  • Strategic Level: £64 per paper
  • TOPCIMA: £85

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