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CIMA members go way beyond accountancy, offering business the best possible
opportunity to remain sustainable and successful. As a business qualification, CIMA is
a guarantee of high standards, and our reputation ensures that doors will open for you
around the world, throughout your career.

By choosing CIMA you are taking the next step towards a dynamic and rewarding career.
With many CIMA members in senior management positions, it’s a proven path to high
achievement.

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Assessment today by visiting www.cimaglobal.com/cga

CIMA members understand
how organisations should be
led, helping to build profitable
and sustainable businesses.
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CIMA Gateway Assessment
Management Accountants
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www.cimaglobal.com/cga Developing financially qualified
CIMA global office contacts:
www.cimaglobal.com/country business leaders
CIMA, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, is Where business + finance meet CIMA: the difference is management The CIMA qualification
The CIMA qualification is distinguished by its relevance to Independent research carried out by The University of Bath, CIMA updates its syllabus and examinations every four to five years
acknowledged by employers as the global quality standard in business and its focus on developing financial, non-financial School of Management, shows the distinctiveness of the CIMA following comprehensive consultation and research to ensure it
Award - Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

and business management skills with leading edge techniques. syllabus highlighting the key areas: reflects the current needs of business. It was recently rated as an
management accounting. Chartered Management Accountants The CIMA qualification is designed to develop the real world equivalent qualification to a master’s degree. The syllabus content
T4
Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting

competence level
• operations management

Professional
Part A Part B
are dynamic business professionals operating across many application of skills required by organisations, giving Chartered
Management Accountants far more relevant competencies than
• change management
• relationship management and project management
is international in scope and its structure reflects the importance of
both examinations and practical experience.
Initial Professional
Development – Work Based
Case Study
Examination based on pre-seen
Practical Experience. and unseen material.

functions and across all sectors. CIMA members drive success
and create value by applying leading edge techniques with a
other accountancy qualifications.
• marketing
CIMA members require a high degree of first-hand experience of
• human resource management (at a strategic level)
CIMA’s emphasis is on developing professionals who know how
to analyse and provide recommendations on a range of critical
• applied management accounting techniques. business issues in order to qualify and remain a member of CIMA.
With a clear and progressive syllabus framework; we ensure that

Strategic level
commercial and forward looking focus. They have an in-depth business issues, thereby becoming valuable business partners.
These subjects complement the audit and tax part of your
business management is a core skill-set. Paper E3
Enterprise
Paper P3
Performance
Paper F3
Financial
existing qualification, and further develop you into a dynamic Strategy Strategy Strategy
understanding of the businesses in which they operate so they CIMA places you at the heart of business business professional with the skills and knowledge to become a
CIMA Gateway Assessment (CGA)
Award - CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
decision making future business leader. The CGA is a three hour assessment and can be taken globally at an
adapt fast to the changing needs of their organisation.

level
Management leve
approved exam centre. It is drawn from the management level of Paper E2 Paper P2 Paper F2
CIMA members form a global network of business leaders with
The research contrasted the focus between the CIMA and ACCA the CIMA syllabus: Enterprise Performance Financial
a reputation for delivering both sound financial management Management Management Management
syllabi highlighting the areas of unique coverage and significant P2: performance management
and superior business performance. Their unique skills and
advantage. The findings show that the CIMA syllabus provides E2: enterprise management Award - CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting
fundamental understanding of business support the organisation
more relevant competence in the listed exam papers below, F2: financial management.

Operational level
In response to the business need for financially qualified by providing:
confirming that CIMA is the most relevant financial qualification Paper E1 Paper P1 Paper F1
• strategic insight and advice Enterprise Performance
business leaders, we have developed the CIMA Gateway for business. On successful completion of the CGA, you will be granted Operations Operations
Financial
Operations
• decision support for non-financial managers 11 exemptions and awarded the CIMA Advanced Diploma in
Assessment (CGA), an accelerated entry route to the CIMA • risk management and governance Content coverage by paper CIMA v ACCA Management Accounting, entitling you to use the professional Enterprise Performance Financial
Professional Qualification for ACCA affiliates and members. • efficiency and process design CIMA Papers Comparative coverage of elements of ACCA papers
letters CIMA Ad Dip MA. You can then progress to the strategic level pillar pillar pillar
• performance enhancement Strategy
of the CIMA qualification. Pre-requisite entry requirements (e.g. CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting,
E3, E2, E1 P3 degrees in business or accounting or AAT Technician/Diploma level).
• business partnering. Planning
CIMA’s qualification will add value to your existing F3, P2, P1
Leadership
P4, P5, P9
For a one-off fee, the CGA accelerated entry route
E3, E2, E1 P3
professional accountancy qualification by giving you a CIMA members communicate and manage complex financial P3 Risk and control P4, P5 includes the following:
Award - CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

information across various business functions providing expert Efficiency and effectiveness • CIMA student registration fee
deeper understanding of business management, financial management advice. They have the strategic expertise that
P1, P2
Project management
P5, F5, F9
F3, E2 P3 • one exam entry and attempt at the CMGA exam Paper C01 Paper C02 Paper C03 Paper C04 Paper C05
management and strategy. provides them with the scope and opportunity to reach board E2, E1 Motivation F1 • three CIMAstudy.com online study modules (E2, P2 and F2) Fundamentals Fundamentals Fundamentals Fundamentals Fundamentals of
level. Some of the roles CIMA members work in are listed below: E3, E1 Innovation –
• free exemptions of Management of Financial of Business of Business Ethics, Corporate
Governance and
Accounting Accounting Mathematics Economics Business Law
E1 Customer value –
• Brand consultant • Management accountant
• Finance director • Human resources manager CIMA coverage provides No distinction CIMA coverage provides On successful completion of the exams, and once the three years’ practical experience requirements have been met you will gain access to
www.cimaglobal.com/cga • Commercial director • Marketing manager
more relevant competence
in at least one paper
less relevant competence
in at least one paper the designatory letters ACMA – Associate Chartered Management Accountant.