CIMA

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is a leading membership body that offers a globally recognised professional management accounting qualification. With an emphasis on accounting for business, CIMA's reputation is continually growing.   Founded in 1919, CIMA currently has more than 172,00 members and students worldwide and is the fastest growing accountancy body.

Chartered Management Accountants are financially qualified business leaders who operate in all areas of an organisation.  They create value by applying leading edge techniques with a commercial and forward looking focus, adapting to the changing needs of the business.

To qualify as a Chartered Management Accountant under the 2010 CIMA qualification, an applicant must:

• meet the entry requirements for the Professional Chartered Management Accounting qualification;
• register as a student with CIMA;
• study for, sit and pass nine examinations, as defined within the syllabus
• achieve the requirements of the Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting, including Part A Initial Professional Development - Work Based Practical Experience and Part B Case Study Examination, as defined within the syllabus.