CIMA profile

About CIMA

CIMA is the world’s leading, and largest, professional body of management accountants. Our unique blend of management accounting, financial accounting and business-focused subjects produces competent and confident CGMA designation holders who can lead their organisations to sustainable success. Anyone can study the CIMA qualification, whether they’re new to finance and business or an experienced professional.

Why choose management accounting?

Management accounting is much more than number crunching – management account- ants use their training to combine financial and non-financial data to paint a complete picture of the business.

Catch the eye of employers around the globe

Thousands of companies around the world, from multinationals to the newest start-ups in the public and private sectors, train their people with us. Chances are, in any industry you can think of, there’ll be CGMA designation holders.

Earn higher salaries

As a CGMA designation holder, you can earn more and go further. Working to get your designation shows employers you’re dedicated, hardworking and always thinking about your future. And, if you’re already working, the CGMA designation can help you move up the ladder.

No need for a degree

You don’t need a degree to start a successful career after school or college. Our en- try-level qualification, the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting will help build your business and financial knowledge. It’s a recognised qualification in its own right and a stepping stone to the CIMA Professional Qualification.

Our on-demand exams and flexible structure put you in control, so you study at the pace that works for you.

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