Management Accounting

CIMA ABOUT US https://www.cimaglobal.
com/About-us/
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA), founded in 1919, is

the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants.
CIMA helps individuals and businesses to succeed by harnessing the full power of
management accounting – not just accounting for the balance sheet, but accounting
for business.
Together with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), we

established the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation in
2012 to provide members with a new level of resources and recognition.
The CIMA syllabus draws on the unique CGMA Global Management Accounting
Principles© and CGMA Competency Framework to empower individuals with high-
level abilities to help them achieve sustainable success in both business and
finance.
We provide continuing professional development services, fund academic research,

develop thought leadership, monitor professional standards, maintain a code of
ethics for members, and work with external tuition providers and assessment
services to provide the best study and examination experience.
In 2017, members of CIMA and AICPA formed the Association of International

Certified Professional Accountants to unite and strengthen the accounting profession
globally. Representing an influential network of more than 650,000 members and
students in management and public accounting, the Association prepares
accountants for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
PROFESSIONALISM AND SOCIAL IMPACT

https://www.cimaglobal.com/Professionalism/
ETHICS, PROFESSIONALISM AND

CONDUCT
CIMA is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, and
to maintaining public confidence in management accounting.
Professionalism
In today’s competitive and complex business world, it is essential that CIMA

members maintain their integrity and respect the trust and confidence placed on
them by those who rely on their objectivity and professionalism. CIMA professionals
stand out from the crowd – find out how
Why does it matter?
The actions of accountants impact on other people and the public. The professional
values, ethics and attitudes that mark CIMA members out involve a commitment to
serving the public interest.
Ethics at CIMA
Find out more about the Code of Ethics, view our ethics and responsible business
resources, and discover the ethics support available to you.
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

https://www.cimaglobal.com/Qualifications/cert-ba/
The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA) will help students with little or
no accounting experience unleash their true business potential. Teaching core
business and finance skills beyond simple financial accounting, Cert BA syllabus is
the perfect stepping stone towards a career in business and finance.
The Cert BA is a qualification in it's own right and also forms a formal entry route into
the CIMA Professional Qualification. Once students successfully complete both
qualifications and qualify for membership, they will be awarded the Chartered Global
Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
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CIMA Professional Qualification

The 2019 Professional Qualification continues to bridge the skills gap of newly
qualified finance professionals worldwide, meeting the employability needs of both
business and people.
In an increasingly digital world it is imperative that finance professionals not only

possess sound technical accounting and finance skills, but can also understand how
digitalization and rapid changes in technology are creating challenges, and
opportunities, for organisations.
The updated syllabus includes how the digital world affects finance; this can be seen
through the introduction of digital costing and digital strategy. Topics such as
cybersecurity and business models have been have also been incorporated. Existing
areas, such as integrated reporting, have been expanded to reflect their growing
prominence.
Bridging the skills gap
Producing competent and confident management accounting professionals who can

guide and lead their organisations to sustainable success.
The Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation distinguishes professionals

who have advanced proficiency in finance, operations, strategy and management. It is
underpinned by extensive global research to maintain the highest relevance with employers, and
develop competencies most in demand.
CGMA designation holders qualify through rigorous education, exam and experience
requirements. They must commit to lifelong education and adhere to a stringent code of ethical
conduct.
More than 137,000 accounting and finance professionals hold the CGMA designation, making it
the most widely held management accounting designation in the world.
The CGMA designation: https://www.cgma.org/aboutcgma/whycgma.html
Recognises your experience and skills globally.

Having the CGMA designation will add power to your CV/resume by demonstrating your
business skills, discipline and commitment.
Showcases your value around the world.

Every day CGMA designation holders guide better business decisions at organisations around
the world, increasing awareness of the designation.
Connects you to a community of like-minded peers.

By becoming a part of a global community of professional management accountants, you can
share best practices, innovate and be better prepared to meet the global challenges in today’s
business environment.
Gives you the tools you need to succeed.

CGMA tools, webinars, reports and research will challenge your thinking and keep you at the
forefront of your profession, giving you a competitive edge.
The route to the CGMA designation.

Both AICPA and CIMA offer pathways to becoming a CGMA designation holder. These pathways
share a combination of exams, experience and membership requirements.
Take your career to the next level with the
CGMA designation
https://www.cgma.org/becomeacgma.html
The CGMA® letters are worth having after your name. They stand for Chartered Global
Management Accountant® and they show employers that you mean business.
The CGMA designation is the most widely held management accounting designation in the
world. It boldly announces your commercial skills, strategic vision and transformational mindset.
Employers, colleagues and stakeholders alike will recognize that you’ve got entrepreneurial and
leadership acumen. That you’re in a pivotal position to analyze information, advise strategy and
drive business success. And they’ll know all this just by looking at those four letters after your
name.
5 reasons to earn the CGMA designation

1. Develop a globally in-demand career
Those four letters are recognized in every sector, in every corner of the globe. With 96% of FTSE
Top 100 companies employing CGMA designation holders, you can rest assured that your
designation will open doors to challenging, fast-paced, rewarding roles.
2. Boost your earning prosepcts

Your professional reputation isn’t all that will soar once you earn the CGMA designation — most
employees see a significant pay-raise upon completing the CGMA designation.
3. Unleash your potential

Set your sights high. Even higher than that. With the CGMA designation, your career
opportunities are limitless. The skills you master will empower you to rise to any challenge you
want, from helping business owners, CFOs and CEOs to becoming one yourself.
4. Be a leader, not a follower

It takes true strategic vision to lead. Once you’ve got your CGMA designation, analyzing and
future-proofing an organization will be second-nature. You’ll be well-versed in sharing your vision
while managing others and playing an active role in the leadership of the business.
5. Make a tangible difference

The CGMA designation teaches you the skills to make a real difference, whether that’s advising
managers about the financial implications of projects or helping devise negotiation strategies.
What you do every day will have a huge business impact.

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CIMA ABOUT US https://www.cimaglobal.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA), founded in 1919, is

Together with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), we

We provide continuing professional development services, fund academic research,

In 2017, members of CIMA and AICPA formed the Association of International

PROFESSIONALISM AND SOCIAL IMPACT

ETHICS, PROFESSIONALISM AND

In today’s competitive and complex business world, it is essential that CIMA

Why does it matter?

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

CIMA Professional Qualification

In an increasingly digital world it is imperative that finance professionals not only

Bridging the skills gap

Producing competent and confident management accounting professionals who can

The Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation distinguishes professionals

The CGMA designation: https://www.cgma.org/aboutcgma/whycgma.html

Recognises your experience and skills globally.

Showcases your value around the world.

Connects you to a community of like-minded peers.

Gives you the tools you need to succeed.

The route to the CGMA designation.

5 reasons to earn the CGMA designation

2. Boost your earning prosepcts

3. Unleash your potential

4. Be a leader, not a follower

5. Make a tangible difference

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