CIMA focuses on business, giving you more than just accounting knowledge. You will not only be financially qualified but also professionally trained in business management, capable of advising on business strategy and risk management.

As a CIMA member you will join the world’s largest professional body of management accountants and greatly increase your earning potential. You will gain the internationally recognised Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation, which means you can work across international boundaries and business sectors.

How CIMA creates business professionals

Management accounting gives you a crucial competitive advantage in your career.

The subjects in the qualification ensure CIMA members have both business and finance skills to lead and manage businesses. Our qualification is designed in a way that encourages students’ step by step development of knowledge, techniques and skills. It strikes a balance between applied academic learning and relevant practical experience.