Cima Mba

for Business
The CIMA Professional Qualification
CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION
January 27, 2012
Fact and figures
Established institute 91st year 183,000 members and students in 168 countries 243 exams centres in 90 countries
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
26 Chapter Street London SW1P 4NPexam, one CPD globally One syllabus, one United Kingdom assessments on demand Computer based
T. +44 (0)20 8849 2251 May and November Written exam sittings in The preferred qualification for the worlds top organisations Offices worldwide
F. +44 (0)20 7663 5442 www.cimaglobal.com
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26 Chapter Street London SW1P 4NP United Kingdom T. +44 (0)20 8849 2251 F. +44 (0)20 7663 5442 www.cimaglobal.com
University Education 10% Information Technology Marketing Human Resources Management Courses
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CIMA opens career doors

Many people fear being typecast and narrowed by a specialist qualification The Chartered Institute ofanalyst Information/business Management Accountant Management Accountants
Project specialist 26 ChapterFinancial manager Street Investment London SW1P 4NPAccountant Financial United IT Director Analyst Kingdom
Financial Consultant T. +44 (0)20 8849 2251 Management controller F. +44 (0)20 7663 5442 CEO Finance director www.cimaglobal.com Chairman CFO
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The CIMA Difference

Only International body devoted to management accounting in business
The Chartered Institute of Employer led Management Accountants
26 Chapter Street 4NP London SW1PCommercially relevant United Kingdom Broad consultation T. +44 (0)20 8849 2251 F. +44 (0)20 7663 5442 It is the fundamental www.cimaglobal.com
syllabus
Management, Strategy and Risk ability to bring the numbers to life
that sets CIMA apart

Helen Weir, Lloyds TSB Group
CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION January 27, 2012
Benefits of Doing CIMA

Global recognition Migration Migration Multiple qualifications Multiple qualifications High earning capacity
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MBA!!!
CIMA???
POST MORTEM type of work involves number crunching CIMA = Accountant Tick Box exercise just for promotion or pay raise CAREER CHANGE Confined to FINANCE ONLY
BENEFITS OF DOING CIMA

Wider Career Prospects Faster Career Progression Forward Thinking and Progressive Figures inform what is to be done Does not confine oneself to a particular specialist function CIMA stimulates conceptual thinking, helps put flesh on the bones when done after a MBA Offers the big picture without ignoring the detail Geared towards a business environment Help formulate business strategy Provides the skill-set to propel your career as a financially qualified business leader Competitive Advantage
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Management Accounting
Management accounting is an integral part of management. It requires the identification, generation, presentation, interpretation and use of relevant information to: Inform operational and strategic decisions Formulate business strategy Measure and report financial and non-financial performance Design reward strategies Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls
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From back to front office
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The Accountancy Landscape

Management Skills
Governance and Ethics
Business Strategy Decision Support
CIMA
Financial Accounting And Compliance Narrative Reporting
Risk Management Management Accounting and Decision Making
Sarbanes Oxley Tax Planning
Treasury Policy IFRS
I did the CIMA qualification and Id take people from CIMA anytime. Theyre basically business people with a finance orientation, not just accountants Andrew Higginson, Finance and Strategy Director, Tesco
Technical Skills
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CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

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Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting
Award Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Part A Initial Professional Development Assessment of Practical Experience Part B Case Study Examination based on Preseen and Unseen Material
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Paper E 3

Strategic Level
Enterprise Strategy
26 Chapter Street London SW1P 4NP CIMA Advanced United-Kingdom Diploma in Management Accounting T. +44 (0)20 8849E2251 Paper 2 Management Enterprise Level F. +44 (0)20 7663 5442 Management www.cimaglobal.com
Paper P 2 Performance Management
Paper P 3 Performance Strategy
Paper F 3 Financial Strategy
Paper F 2 Financial Management
CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting
O perational Level
Paper E 1 Enterprise Operations
Paper P 1 Performance Operations
Paper F 1 Financial Operations
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Enterprise Management Strategic Level

Assessing for Competitive Environment
Enterprise Strategy
Interacting with the Competitive Environment Evaluation of Options, Planning & Appraisal Implementation of Strategic Plans
Enterprise Management
The Basis of Strategic Management Risk & Financial Project Management Strategy Information Systems Change Management
Control Strategy
The Management of Relationships
Managerial Level
Enterprise Operations
Operations Management Decision Marketing

Management
Financial Analysis
Managing Human Capital
Minimum of 3 years relevant practical experience

Prior experience can be included
Business Management
Management Accounting
Financial Management
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Performance Management
Performance Strategy
Management Control Systems
Strategic Level
Risk & Internal Control Case Review & Audit of Control Systems Management of Financial Risk Risk & Control in Information Systems
Performance Management
Financial Information for Short Financial & Long Term Decision Making Strategy Treatment of Uncertainty in Decision Making Cost Planning & Analysis for Competitive Advantage
Managerial Level
Performance Operations
Cost Accounting Systems Standard Costing Budgeting
Financial Analysis
Control & Performance Measurement of Responsibility Centres
Minimum of 3 years relevant practical experience

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TEST OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN Case Formulation of Financial Strategy MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING - TOPCIMA
Strategic Level
Financial Strategy
Financial Management Business Valuations & Acquisitions

Risk & Investment Decisions & Project Control Control Strategy
Group Financial Statements The Measurement of Income & Capital Analysis & Interpretation of Financial Accounts
Decision Management Development in
Managerial Level
External Reporting
Principles of Business Taxation

Financial Operations
Principles of Regulation of Financial Evaluation Single Company Financial Accounts Management Managing Short-term Finance
Accounting
Performance
Minimum of 3 years relevant practical experience Reporting

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CIMA is the only Professional Qualification for Business

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CIMA students average slaray1 by country

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Direct Memberships after completing CIMA
CIMA
26 Chapter Street CPA London SW1P 4NP Australia United Kingdom CMA
Canada
ACCA
(UK)
Institute of Chartered Accountants (England &

Wales)
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I did the CIMA qualification and The Chartered from CIMAof Id take people Institute anytime. Theyre basically Management Accountants business people with a finance 26 Chapter Street orientation, not just accountants. London SW1P 4NP United Kingdom Andrew Higginson, CEO Retail T. +44 (0)20 8849 2251 F. Services 7663 5442 +44 (0)20 Tesco plc www.cimaglobal.com
CIMA students bring a

combination of strategic thinking and operational excellence.
David Smith, Director of Finance and Business Strategy Ford
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Practice what you learn

The interesting thing for me has been seeing the parallels between what I study and read in the text books and what my day job requires
Karen Barker, Head of Physiotherapy Services, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trust
70% of what I learn I use in my day job

Sarah West, Graduate Trainee, Proctor & Gamble
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Ministry of Defence Local Government
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CIMA RECRUITMENTCAREER CHOICE GUARANTEES PRESENTATION
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Major SECTOR NAME CIMA Employers
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To succeed you need to either OUTTHINK the workers or to OUTWORK the thinkers.
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for Business

The CIMA Professional Qualification

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

Fact and figures

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

F. +44 (0)20 7663 5442 www.cimaglobal.com

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

CIMA opens career doors

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

The CIMA Difference

Management, Strategy and Risk ability to bring the numbers to life

that sets CIMA apart

Benefits of Doing CIMA

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

BENEFITS OF DOING CIMA

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

From back to front office

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

The Accountancy Landscape

Governance and Ethics

Business Strategy Decision Support

Risk Management Management Accounting and Decision Making

Sarbanes Oxley Tax Planning

Treasury Policy IFRS

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting

Award Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Paper E 3

Paper P 3 Performance Strategy

Paper F 3 Financial Strategy

Paper F 2 Financial Management

CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting

Paper E 1 Enterprise Operations

Paper P 1 Performance Operations

Paper F 1 Financial Operations

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012

Enterprise Management Strategic Level

The Management of Relationships

Operations Management Decision Marketing

Managing Human Capital

Minimum of 3 years relevant practical experience

CIMA RECRUITMENT PRESENTATION

January 27, 2012