2. A little about CIMA…
• A global professional accounting qualification – focus in Management Accounting.
• Management Accountants specialises in business & finance analysis, strategy
modelling and decision making towards business success.
3. Management Accounting is More than You Think!
Role
Framework
Information
Analysis
Focus
Skill
Perspective
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ADDED VALUE
Reporting financial performance Managing business opportunities
Laws, Standards, Regulations
Evidence, solutions, best
practices
Financial, Quantitative, Certain
Non-financial, Qualitative,
Predictive
Static Dynamic
Historical Forward looking
Reporting, Technical, Analytical
Communicating, Innovating,
Problem Solving
Compliance Strategy
CIMA Briefing on Certificate in Business Accounting
4. What is
management
accounting?
• As a management accountant, you
would gather information on
revenue, cash flow and outstanding
debts to spot trends, gather stats
and write reports that help your
company make decisions – from
day-to-day management to
corporate strategy.
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Served by
staff and
representative offices
54
Supporting
credentials, designations,
diplomas and certificates
192
Living in
countries and territories
696,000+
Finance professionals
173,000
Employed by
firms and employers
The Association of International Certified Professional
Accountants — powered by CIMA and AICPA
6. The CIMA Qualification
Sitting for exams is simple:
• Over 6,000 Pearson VUE
centres worldwide
• 9 Objective Tests on demand
• 3 Case Study exams, can be sat four
times a year
• Exam windows available for case study
exams: February, May, August &
November
• https://www.cimaglobal.com/Studyin
g/Exams/Exam-timetable/
8. Pathway for CIMA Qualification
Introduction to CIMA Professional Qualification
Degree Majoring
in Accounting
CIMA Normal
Pathway
(Degree)
MCS
E3, P3, F3, SCS
(5 exams)
CIMA Affiliate
A-Star
Programme 1 exam (SCS) CIMA Affiliate
Degree majoring in
Business,
Accounting,
Finance
Finance
Leadership
Program (FLP)
3 exams (OCS,
MCS, SCS) CIMA Affiliate
9. Brand name and presentation title 9
Master in Strategic
Management
Accounting
(MSMA)
1 exam (SCS) CIMA Affiliate
• Two in one qualification
• Accredited by CIMA and MQA
• Graduates awarded with a Master’s degree and CIMA Professional Qualification
Contact Information
• Head of Postgraduate Department – Associate Prof. Dr. Hilwani Hariri
03- 5544 4972
• Coordinator Coursework – Dr. Shazalina Mohamed Shuhidan
03- 5544 4976
• General Office – 03- 544 4915
10. A-Star Programme
A high achievers programme, combining the top accounting students globally from top
universities. with a distinguish learning structure and supports from renowned CIMA trainers.
Students will obtain a cutting edge advantage in todays competitive job market.
11. A-Star Programme Exemptions
Top achieving students will
be granted the maximum
exemptions of 15 out of 16
exams and are required to
complete only 1 exam to
complete the CIMA
Qualification
Estimated duration to completion: 3 months
12. Requirements
Graduated for not more
than 5 years
Final year majoring in
Accounting or
Accounting and Finance
CGPA 3.5 or above or
equivalent
From selected
universities
13. Yayasan Peneraju Schorlarship – CIMA A-Star
➢ 100% of the professional certificate and examination fees
➢ Tuition fees
➢ Maximum two (2) additional re-sit attempts
Entry requirements are as below:
• i. Bumiputera;
• ii. Aged between 21 to 28 years old;
• iii. Graduated with a Degree in Accountancy or equivalent;
• iv. Graduated less than 3 years and with less than 3 years working experience;
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CGMA Finance
Leadership Program
The CGMA Finance Leadership Program is
our new self-directed, digital option for
students to complete the CIMA qualification
and earn the CGMA designation.
15. The CIMA Qualification
Complete Your Professional
Qualification Concurrently with
Your University Degree!
• Over 6,000 Pearson VUE
centers worldwide
• 9 Objective tests embedded
• 3 Case Study exams, can be sat
four times a year - February, May,
August & November
• https://www.cimaglobal.com/Studying
/Exams/Exam-timetable/
Students are only
required to take 3
case study
exams.
All other CIMA
exams are
embedded within
the Finance
Leadership
Program.
20. Learning outcomes:
What do participants learn? Subscription to an
all-inclusive learning
and assessment
program
Includes learning,
business simulations,
exam prep courses and
exams
Completion of learning,
exams and professional
experience leads to the
CGMA designation.
Performance and Project
Management
• Business Models
• Leadership and Management
• Project Management
Digital Finance
• Finance Function Transformation
• Finance Business Partnering
• Data and Analytics
Strategic Management
• Competitive Advantage
• Strategy Formulation
• Strategy Execution
• Digital Strategy
Advanced Management Accounting
• Cost Competitiveness
• Organisational Performance
• Pricing and Capital Investment
• Decision-making and risk
Management Accounting
• Costing
• Budgeting
• Short-Term Decisions
Risk Management
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Strategic Risk and Governance
• Internal Control
• Cyber Security
Advanced Financial Reporting
• Advanced Financial Statements
• Complex Group Reporting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Long-Term Financing
Financial Reporting and Tax
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Financial Statements
• Fundamentals of Taxation
• Working Capital
Financial Strategy
• Financial Policies and Objectives
• Capital Structure
• Business Valuation and M&A
• Financial Risks
Strategic Case Study Exam
Management Case Study Exam
Operational Case Study Exam
Foundation in business, finance and accounting
21. E-Certificate Sample
Introduction to CIMA Professional Qualification
1 QUALIFICATION, 9
SKILLS-CERTIFICATES!
CIMA awards e-
certificates for
completing all of the
Competency Areas of
the same colour at
each level
22. Why would
you choose
the CGMA
Finance
Leadership
Program?
Build your CV/resume to help you get your first job.
Earn a professional qualification at the same time as your degree.
Develop the skills that companies need now and into the future.
Add to your strong academic preparation with real-world knowledge
from scenarios and case studies.
Differentiate yourselves from your fellow students and future
coworkers.
Open up a broad range of career options.
Access local and global networks, communities and resources.
23. Requirements
Brand name and presentation title 23
MAJORING IN BUSINESS,
ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE
ACTIVE STUDENT FROM
SELECTED UNIVERSITIES
27. Enrolment
Process
Prepare Prepare for your exams
Schedule Schedule your exam
Register Register as CIMA Student
Submit Submit your documents for approval
Check Check your exemptions
