CIMA Qualification

CIMA Chartered Management Accounting Qualification

The CIMA Chartered Management Accounting Qualification is ideal for those seeking a career in finance or management within a company or business environment. Anyone can study for the CIMA qualification and if you have previously studied a relevant subject at degree level you may be eligible for exemptions from some subjects. You can check your exemptions at the CIMA website. Find out more about the CIMA modules.

There are no minimum entry requirements, but school leavers or those without a relevant degree will have to start with the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting is a qualification in its own right and comprises of 5 subjects in accountancy and business. Students wishing to progress to the Chartered qualification must complete the Certificate qualification as follows:

• To study for Chartered exams in May - complete Certificate by 1 March
• To study for Chartered exams in November - complete Certificate by 1 September

CIMA has introduced a new certificate level syllabus, examinable from October 2011. However, students will be able to sit the current exams until June 2012. You can find out more at the CIMA website.

First Intuition are now offering new syllabus material for all courses, as of January 2012.