A Dublin Business School student has won joint first place worldwide in CIMA P2 in the most recent sitting of the CIMA Professional Accountancy exams. When the college started in 1975, the main focus was the delivery of professional accountancy programmes. Since then, DBS students have achieved thousands of prizes on a national and worldwide basis in the professional accountancy examinations. In this most recent set of CIMA exams DBS has twenty four prize winners placed in the top ten across the suite of exams. In addition to the joint first place worldwide in CIMA P2 there were:

Six first place in Ireland winners,

Two second places in Ireland winners,

One third place in Ireland winner.

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DBS is an ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner and CIMA Quality Partner – the highest academic teaching status awarded by both professional bodies. In recent years our students have won over 1,000 prizes and placings at national and international level in external professional accountancy examinations. Our CIMA programmes can promise:

• The strength of our carefully selected academics.
• Lecturers have an average of 15 years of experience.
• Effective use of exam-focused notes preparing students for exam success.
• Quality-assured core manuals and study materials.
• A supportive learning environment.
• A modern, fully-resourced campus.
• Our ongoing commitment to excellence through learning.

DBS is a CIMA Quality Partner – the highest academic teaching status awarded by both professional bodies. In recent years our students have won over 1000 prizes and placings at national and international level in external professional accountancy examinations.

Why Choose DBS for your CIMA Studies?

• "Learning Through Partnership (LTP) Quality Partner” is the highest status of tuition provider recognition granted by CIMA. DBS is the longest standing Irish LTP Quality Partner in Ireland and now the only one to offer the full Professional suite of papers.
• DBS has been offering CIMA tuition in Ireland longer than any other tuition provider and remain committed to the provision of CIMA education in this country    
• The CIMA lecturing team have a combined 85 years experience teaching their respective paper specialism.
• The course structure at DBS is designed to maximise your opportunity to pass the exam first time.
• Kaplan’s CIMA study materials are the only study materials approved and endorsed by CIMA.

Most accounting qualifications train people for private practice, working on external audit and tax issues. CIMA prepares people for a career in business. It teaches skills for strategic advice, managing risk and making key decisions.

Our syllabus is designed to deliver a strong understanding of all aspects of business so our members can contribute in many areas of an organisation.

Find out how to study with us.

What is management accounting?

Management accounting combines accounting, finance and management with the leading edge techniques needed to drive successful businesses.

Chartered management accountants:

• Advise managers about the financial implications of projects.
• Explain the financial consequences of business decisions.
• Formulate business strategy.
• Monitor spending and financial control.
• Conduct internal business audits.
• Explain the impact of the competitive landscape.
• Bring a high level of professionalism and integrity to business.

The management accounting skillset

Our members are qualified to work across an organisation, not just in finance. In addition to strong accounting fundamentals, CIMA teaches strategic business and management skills:

• Analysis – they analyse information and using it to make business decisions.
• Strategy – they formulate business strategy to create wealth and shareholder value.
• Risk – they identify and manage risk.
• Planning – they apply accounting techniques to plan and budget.
• Communication – they determine what information management needs and explain the numbers to non-financial managers.

Ethical code

CIMA members and students are required to comply with the CIMA code of ethics and to apply the fundamental principles of CIMA’s ethical code to their working lives. CIMA members are at the heart of business as its conscience, bringing judgment, independence and objectivity in addition to their professional qualification.

Gain the CIMA diploma in Islamic finance in less than six months

With input from leading Shari’ah academics, CIMA’s blended tuition package includes:

• Initial kick-start session.
• Online and hard copy study materials.
• Five Thursday morning face-to-face revision seminars in Dublin
• Email support provided from leading Shari'ah academics

The next diploma in Islamic finance blended tuition programme will commence on Thursday 19 February 2015.

Venue: CIMA Ireland office, 5th floor, Block E, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2.

Register for the February 2015 blended tuition programme

Enrolments are now being taken for the blended tuition programme. Please complete the enrolment form (PDF 360KB) and return by Thursday 12 February by one of the following methods:

• Post to CIMA Ireland, 5th Floor, Block E, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2
• Email to cima.ireland@cimaglobal.com
• Fax to +353 (0)1 6430 401

Designatory letters

The diploma in Islamic finance is a recognised CIMA qualification which carries the designatory letters of 'CDIF'.

Fees

The total cost for this CDIF blended tuition package is EUR990.

About Islamic finance

The Islamic finance industry is growing at an exponential rate and the sector’s global worth is estimated to be US$ 2 trillion by the end of 2014, with an annual growth rate of 15% to 20%

This growth has continued throughout the global economic crisis largely because of its vigorous screening processes and stringent corporate governance practices in dealing with excess liquidity in many oil producing countries.

Who is the CDIF for?

If you want to be well placed to play a role in an important area of growth and opportunity for Ireland, then this specialist diploma in Islamic finance is for you.

Given the objective to position Ireland as a European hub for the delivery of wholesale Islamic finance services, the CDIF is particularly suitable for executives working in, interacting with or providing professional services to the financial services industry in Ireland. This applies in particular to accountants, bankers, corporate treasurers, fund managers, policy makers, public servants, regulators and solicitors.

Certificates

The CIMA diploma in Islamic finance is comprised of four individual certificates that will be delivered via CIMA’s blended tuition package. Upon completion of all four certificates you will be awarded the CDIF.

The four modules are:

• Certificate in Islamic commercial law
• Certificate in Islamic banking and takaful
• Certificate in Islamic capital markets and instruments
• Certificate in accounting for Islamic financial institutions

View the full syllabus of the four certificates.

What students have said about the CDIF

‘I was attracted to the diploma in Islamic finance due to the flexible study programme and distance learning. As a result of the course I have developed a strong foundation in all aspects of Islamic finance, which will allow me to further my career in this direction. This course is a must for those pursuing a career in Islamic finance and I highly recommend it.’ Fiachra Farrell, treasury specialist

‘I am delighted with the decision I made to join the CIMA diploma in Islamic finance blended learning programme. The package included good study support, including access to top industry experts for queries.

'As a result of joining I was kept up to date on developments in the fast moving Islamic finance industry and was invited to be part of the global Islamic finance network. I would highly recommend the course to anyone who wishes to be at the forefront of Islamic finance.’ Iskandar Tariq, manager, financial services, Grant Thornton
For more details, please contact: T. +353 (0)1 6430400 E. cima.ireland@cimaglobal.com

Want to learn more?

See further details on CIMA's Islamic finance qualifications.