Who is CIMA?

CIMA is the market-leading business qualification provider, covering financial topics for use within commercial finance roles. With a network of over 650,000 current and next generation finance professionals, across 179 countries, they are the world’s largest professional body of Management Accountants.

There are two CIMA qualifications available - CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting & the CIMA Professional Qualification. This course is the full package for the CIMA Professional Qualification and includes:

• Operational Level
• Management Level
• Strategic Level

Is the CIMA Professional Qualification Package right for me?

If you have completed a CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting or an AAT Level 4 qualification this course is the next stage for you to move into the world of Management Accounting.

Alternatively, if you have sufficient accounting experience you can go straight into this qualification without having to complete one of the prerequisite courses above. 

Course Overview

This qualification is made up of three levels, where you will cover topics for Operational Level, Management Level and Strategic Level. These are outlined below:

Operational Level

• E1 - Managing Finance in a digital world
• P1 - Management Accounting
• F1 - Finance Reporting

Management Level

• E2 - Managing Performance
• P2 - Advanced Management Accounting
• F2 - Advanced Financial Reporting

Strategic Level

• E3 – Strategic Management
• P3 – Risk Management
• F3 – Financial Strategy

Advantages of this course

•   Study CIMA wherever and whenever suits you best
•  Official CIMA approved course content, eLearning, Study Books, Exam Preparation Guides, Pocket Revision Kits & Case Study Familiarisation Workbooks
•  Improve earning potential with a CIMA qualification
•  CIMA members (CGMAs) earn an average of £66,000 per annum*
•  63% of CIMA students expect to receive a bonus within 12 months of qualifying*
•  There are a wide range of job roles, including Financial, Consulting and Management
•  Tutor Support included
•  Self-paced study enables you to determine how quickly you can progress

* Source - 2019 Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Salary survey

CIMA Exam Info

The CIMA exams cover two testing styles: Objective Test and Case Study exam.

Objective Tests

3 x 90-minute, computer-based Objective Test - Number entry questions, short multiple-choice questions, drag and drop questions. Taken at any Pearson Vue Test Centre around the world, with a choice of 5,000 centres.

Case Study Examinations

3 x 3-hour Case Study Examinations – Simulated exams which showcase the skills, techniques and knowledge gained, covering Finance Professional, Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager roles. These simulated exams will help demonstrate that you have acquired the necessary knowledge, techniques and mindset for those roles. Available four times a year: Feb, May, Aug & Nov.

Designatory Letters

Working through your CIMA qualifications and passing the relevant exams will help you to earn the following designatory letters:

Professional Qualification - Operational Level - CIMA Dip MA

Professional Qualification - Management Level - CIMA Adv Dip MA

Professional Qualification - Strategic Level – Submit a minimum of 3 years’ practical experience requirement (PER) to CIMA and in order to obtain  CGMA