What is CIMA?
CIMA (or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) is a leading membership body that offers professional management accounting qualifications. If you are thinking about studying CIMA why not attend one of our CIMA Open Days to find out more about our how you can study CIMA with Kaplan.
Why study the CIMA qualification?
- CIMA prepares you for a career in business.
- It's a globally recognised qualification.
- You can boost your salary and develop your career by becoming a chartered management accountant.
- Many top CFOs and CEOs are chartered management accountants.
- It's a versatile qualification; helping you work in industry, commerce, management consultancies, banks, not for profit and public sector organisations.
CIMA modules & structure
To become a member of CIMA you must pass up to 15 CIMA exams and gain 3 years relevant accountancy experience. The full CIMA qualification consists of 5 levels which include the CIMA exam papers, these are:
Find out more about different levels and individual papers in CIMA modules and structure
Entry requirements & exemptions
Anyone can start studying CIMA at the Certificate level papers, however students already holding professional qualifications or an MBA are eligible for exemptions from certain papers. Find out more in the entry requirements and exemptions
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