The document summarizes information about the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification. It outlines the history and purpose of CIMA, which began in 1919 and provides qualifications for management accountants. The summary describes the structure of the CIMA qualification pathway, which involves passing exams in five fundamentals subjects, followed by managerial and strategic level exams, and a final professional competence exam involving a case study. It also briefly mentions exemptions, fees, and career prospects for the CIMA qualification.

1. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

2. Wanttoplay a partindrivingtheworld’ssuccessfulbusinesses?Beingpartof CIMA meansbeingpartof a teamthatstrivesfortheevergreateremployabilityofourmemberswhodrivetheworld’ssuccessfulbusinesses.

3. …from 1919 TheInstituteofCostand Works Accountants(ICWA) isfoundedtoprovidetheinformationneededtoplanandmanagemodernbusiness...to 2009 CIMA celebratesitsninetiethanniversary. Itsignsmutualrecognitionagreementswithtwooftheworld’sleadingaccountingbodiesCIMA ….

4. Power offinancialManagementinbusinessRespondingtotheneedsofbusinessVision to be differentInternationally recognised qualificationGuaranteeing career pathContinuous professional developmentWhy CIMA?

5. Entry routes to the CIMA…CIMAProfessionalQualificationCIMA Certificate in Business AccountingPure accountancy or business degreeThe Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Technician Level/Diploma pathwayThe Open University, Certificate in AccountingSelected relevant professional qualificationMBA

6. How to become a Chartered Management Accountant…Register as a student at any time via websiteRegistration fee(GBP58) AnnualSubscription fee(GBP90)Pass all the examsObtain and submit relevant practical experience

7. CertificateinBusinessAccountingTheProfessionalqualificationProfessional Competence LevelStructureofthe CIMA qualification…

8. C1 Fundamentals ofManagementAccountingC2 Fundamentals ofFinancialAccountingC3 Fundamentals ofBusinessMathematicsC4 Fundamentals ofBusinessEconomicsC5 Fundamentals ofEthics, CorporateGovernanceandBusinessLawCertificate in Business Accounting

9. ExemptionsYoumaybeeligiblefor someexemptionsfromthe CIMA examsifyouhavestudied a relevantqualification. ExemptionFeeCIMA CertificateinBusinessAccounting(GBP41)ExamFeeCIMA CertificateinBusinessAccounting(GBP 50)persubjectassessmentCertificateinBusinessAccounting

10. Theprofessionalqualification

11. ExemptionsYoumaybeeligiblefor someexemptionsfromthe CIMA examsifyouhavestudied a relevantqualificationExemptionFeeManagerialLevel(GBP67)StrategicLevel(GBP72)ExamFeeManagerialLevel(GBP67) StrategicLevel(GBP72)TOPCIMA (GBP92)The professional qualification

12. Finalexamafterall other exams arecompletedContains two parts:Part A: work based practical experiencePart B: basedon a casestudyfrom preseen and un-seen material Passingthisexamstrategicandpracticalknowledgeare transferred to a reallifebusinesssituationProfessional Competence Level

13. Supplementary experience covers…financial strategycorporate financetreasury managementtaxationbusiness evaluation and appraisalbusiness strategyexternal relationship

14. Career profileTrainees will be required to provide both a fullcareer summary and details of their relevant practical experience by completing a “Career Profile” (a structured form of CV).CIMA trainingIt is an employer accreditation program which encourages and recognises the quality of training provided by employers.

15. … CIMA Professional Qualificationwill prepare you for a career business like no other… ‘ Chartered management accountants are financially qualified business leaders’makes business sense…www.cimaglobal.com

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