Become a CGMA designation holder.
A little about CIMA…
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Founded in 1919
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World’s leading and largest professional body of Management Accountants
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A truly global community with 229 000 members globally.
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Management Accountants specialises in business & finance analysis, strategy modelling and
decision making towards business success.
The Association of International Certified Professional
Accountants — powered by CIMA and AICPA
Employed by
696,000+
Finance professionals
173,000
firms and employers
Served by
Supporting
Living in
33
54
192
staff and
representative offices
credentials, designations,
diplomas and certificates
countries and territories
What is Management
Accounting and Its
Importance?
Provision of information to people
within the organisation to help them
plan and control activities and to make
better decisions.
Management Accountants
Traditional Accountants
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Analyse data, forecasts and budgets to help
leaders make decisions
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Analyse past financial performance, usually
for regulatory reporting
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Create reports to be used internally
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Create reports to satisfy external regulations
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Compile information looking at the future,
not the past
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Are regulated – reports are in line with
prescribed requirements
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Measure operational, as well as financial,
performance
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Measure financial data only
CGMA Competency Framework empowers students
to become business partners
Our research led the
CGMA Competency
Framework to be
updated. This is
designed to help finance
professionals understand
the knowledge
requirements and skills
needed for current and
desired roles.
It underpins the syllabus
and content in the A-Star
Program.
The CIMA Qualification
The Pillars
These three pillars are designed to cover finance and a
range of other business areas.
Enterprise Pillar – Develop and implement strategies
Performance Pillar – Track activities and ensure that
strategies are realistic and effective
Financial Pillar – Prepare and understand financial statements
to keep an eye on performance and inform company decisions
Sitting for exams is simple:
• Over 6,000 Pearson VUE centres worldwide
• 9 Objective Tests on demand
• Exam windows available for case study exams:
February, May, August & November
• https://www.cimaglobal.com/Studying/Exams/Examtimetable/
OPERATIONAL
Understanding the Levels – Operational Level
INFLUENCES
Budgets
Finance Officer
Colleagues &
Peers (Finance)
Sample Job titles
• Accounts/Finance/Management Accounting Executive/Junior/Senior
• Assistant Manager
• Supervisor
• Accounts Receivable Assistant
• Accounts Payable Assistant
• Record to Report Assistant (RTR)
• Purchase to Pay Assistant (P2P)
• General Ledger Assistant
• Business Analyst
• Finance Analyst
Introduction to CIMA Professional Qualification
MANAGEMENT
Understanding the Levels – Management Level
INFLUENCES
Plans
Manager
Colleagues & Peers
(Business)
Sample Job titles
• Accounts Manager
• Senior Finance Manager
• Regional finance Manager
• Financial Controller
• Team Leader Financial Analyst
• Senior Finance Analyst
• Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
• Cash Management, Associate Manager (Treasury)
• Management Reporting
Introduction to CIMA Professional Qualification
STRATEGIC
Understanding the Levels – Strategic Level
INFLUENCES
Strategy
Senior Manager
Senior Management
Sample job titles
• Chief Financial Officer
• Vice President, Director, General Manager, Head of Accounting &
Finance
• Finance Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Reporting & Treasury
• Financial Controller
• Senior Finance Manager
Introduction to CIMA Professional Qualification
Case Study (SCS) Facts
Case Study combines the knowledge and learning across the Enterprise, Performance and
Financial pillars. It is set within a simulated business environment, using a fictitious company
and based on a real-life industry or organisation. It involves the application of strategic
management accounting techniques to analyse, recommend and support decisions. The exam
comprises calculations, short answers and essays.
Availability
Four sittings per year (February, May, August and November)
Assessment type
Computer-based
Duration
3 hours
Marking
Human Marked, Result within 4 weeks
Passing Mark
80/150, Scale Score
Strategic Case Study Past Questions
Pathway for CIMA Qualification
A-Star Program
SCS
(1 exam)
CIMA Affiliate
CIMA Normal
MCS
E3, P3, F3, SCS
(5 exams)
CIMA Affiliate
Degree
Majoring in
Accounting
Introduction to CIMA Professional Qualification
Exemption for Normal Pathway
- Exempted -
Introduction to CIMA Professional Qualification
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.
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
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
Required Documents for
A-Star Programme
• Transcript
• Complete Application form
• Recommendation/Verification letter from University
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