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    A CAREER AS A CHARTERED GLOBALMANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

    B E T H E B R A I N S B E H I N D T H E

    B U S I N E S S

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    WITH CGMA, ICAN REACH FORMY AMBITIONS.

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    3 Why become a Chartered Global Management Accountant with CIMA?3 Accounting and so much more4 The CIMA difference5 Who is CIMA?5 Why choose CIMA?

    10 Where do I start my journey to become a CGMA?12 The journey from student to CGMA 14 The qualications16 What do I need to do to become qualied with CIMA?17 How long does it take to complete CIMA?17 How much does it cost?18 What will I learn?20 Entry options Exemptions and gateway routes20 What study options are available for CIMA?21 What our students, prospective students and employers say about us22 Registration and contact details

    CONTENTS

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    I AM GLOBALLY RECOGNISED FOR MY EXPROFESSIONALISM AND COMMITMENT.

    B E T H E B R A I N S B E H I N D T H E B U S I N E S S

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    These signify the person is a Chartered Global Management AccountantSM (CGMA) designationholder and a member of world-renowned prestigious professional bodies. Managementaccountants are highly sought after individuals with a wide range of business, nancial and

    analytical expertise. They are different from nancial accountants you may be familiar with.

    ACCOUNTING AND SO MUCH MORE

    YOU MAY HAVE COME ACROSS THE LETTERS CGMA AFTER SOMEONES NAME.

    WHY BECOME A CHARTERED GLMANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT W

    Why become a Chartered Global Management Accountant with CIMA? 3

    HOW CHARTERED GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS ARE DIFFE

    VS Collate information such as revenue, cashow and outstandingdebts to produce timely trend reports and statistics to informimportant, day-to-day management and business decisions.

    CHARTERED GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNPrepare reports, generally basedon past performance; in line withreporting requirements.

    FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS

    VS Produce the required nancialinformation for use by other functionswithin the business, for exampledepartment managers.

    FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS

    Combine nancial information with non-nancial informationdata to paint a complete picture of the business. They use thisto drive business success.

    CHARTERED GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUN

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    Our relationship with the businesscommunityWe revise our syllabus regularly based onbusiness trends and the employment needsof businesses globally. How do we do that?We run extensive, interlocking research withemployers globally to understand the typeof employees they are looking for to drivebusiness forward.The CGMA Competency Framework foundation of the CIMA syllabusWith the information we have fromemployers globally, we developed aframework which shows the skills andcompetencies that nance professionalsneed to boost employability. The frameworkprovides the foundation for our 2015syllabus and assessment methods aswell as our continuous professionaldevelopment strategy. This ensuresCGMA designation holders are competent

    and condent management accountingprofessionals who can guide and leadsustainable business success.

    Our innovation in assessment technologyTo make CGMAs even more employable, wehave pioneered a combination of computerbased assessments that not only test our

    students knowledge but also their abilityto apply this knowledge in the businessenvironment.

    Simply put, CIMA people are the answer tomany employers concern They have thequalication but can they do the job?

    Yes, they can. They have gone through aseries of competency based, integrated

    CIMA assessments.The CGMA designationOur joint venture with the AICPAbrought us the CGMA designation

    Chartered Global ManagementAccountant. The CGMA mission is topromote management accounting andthe value that management accountantsadd to an organisation.

    The CGMA designation signies that you area trusted business strategist who can applynon-nancial qualitative information alongwith nancial analysis to understand allaspects of the business. The designationcontinually sharpens business acumen byproviding the tools, reports and researchholders need to help drive sustainablebusiness success.

    THE CIMA DIFFERENCE

    THERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CIMA...

    THE GOAL Having a successfulcareer in business.

    THE CHALLENGE Having the skills andknowledge employers want.

    THE SOLUTION Study the CIMA qualication;become a CGMA and get theskills and designation I need.

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    Why become a Chartered Global Management Accountant with CIMA? 5

    If you are considering a career in business and nance andwant to develop your future with a world-class employer,CIMA is the professional qualication to have.

    Thousands of companies around the world, frommultinationals to the newest start-ups in the public andprivate sectors, train their people with us. Chances are that

    in any sector you can think of, there will be CIMA membersdriving businesses forward. Some of the employers who traintheir staff with CIMA are BP, Capgemini, Coca-Cola, Deloitte,GlaxoSmithKline, HSBC, Nestle, UK National Health Service,

    Siemens. Search for more employers:www.cimaglobal.com/ouremployers

    THERE ARE SO MANY BENEFITS TO CHOOSINGCIMA AND HERE ARE A FEW OF THEM:

    WHY CHOOSE CIMA?

    #I EMPLOYERS GLOBALLY CHOOSE CGMA

    CIMA IS THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OFMANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS It is the worlds largest professional body of chartered global managementaccountants, and offers the most relevant accounting qualication for acareer in business. We have members and students in 178 countries,making our qualication the preferred choice for employers.

    WHO IS CIMA?

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    A CIMA qualication can increase your earning potential, even while you are still studying. Our globalsalary surveys show what you can expect to earn as a fully qualied or part-qualied professional.Average salary by country for CIMA students and members:

    #2 GREATER EARNING POTENTIAL

    Source: 2013 CIMA Salary Survey

    1: Total annual salary2: Total monthly salary

    3: Caution: low base, under 30

    China 1

    Students: RMB313,9533

    Members: RMB868,8253

    Russia 2

    Students: RUB171,764Members: N/A

    Poland 2

    Students: PLN10,968Members: N/A

    Pakistan 2

    Students: PKR63,067Members: N/A

    UK1

    Students: 36,146Members: 66,710

    Hong Kong 2

    Students: HK$42,3923Members: HK$97,452

    Singapore 2

    Students: SGD6,076Members: SGD16,792

    Malaysia 1

    Students: RM65,675Members: RM199,240

    Sri Lanka 2

    Students: Rs.64,814Members: Rs.240,123

    Australia 1

    Students: AUS$100,946Members: AUS$145,971

    South Africa 1

    Students: R414,996Members: R906,943

    Botswana 1

    Students: P212,333Members: P557,0003

    Zambia 2

    Students: ZMW7,207Members: ZMW19,5463

    Canada 1

    Students: N/AMembers: CAN$132,697

    Ireland 1

    Students: 44,221Members: 89,132

    USA1

    Students: N/AMembers: US$193,465

    India 1

    Students: Rs.10.86 lakhsMembers: Rs.30.02 lakhs

    New Zealand 1

    Students: N/AMembers: NZ$138,683

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    Why become a Chartered Global Management Accountant with CIMA? 7

    One of the most exciting aspects of embarking upon a CIMAqualication is the way it will enhance your career if youre alreadyworking. As you progress through each level, youll nd yourselfacquiring and gaining business and nancial skills that are directlyrelevant to the work you are in. This, in turn, will prepare you forlarger, more interesting roles and greater responsibility within yourorganisation. As you progress through the qualication youll alsogain individual awards after each level.

    #3 DEVELOP SKILLS AND GAINCOMPETENCE AS YOU PROGRESS

    #4 A HIGHER LEVELOF PROFESSIONALISEverything we teach and practise at CIMAis underpinned by the very highest levelsof professionalism and a clear set of ethics.

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    Once you complete the CIMA Professional Qualicationand obtain your membership, youll be eligible to use thedesignation letters CGMA (Chartered Global ManagementAccountant).

    CGMA is the global designation for managementaccountants, powered by AICPA (American Institute ofCertied Public Accountants) and CIMA, two of the worldsmost prestigious accounting organisations. Having the lettersCGMA after your name brings huge career benets, including:

    Global recognition of your experience, commitment andskills by key employers

    Connection to a community of like-minded peers withwhom you can share best practice

    Access to CGMA tools, webinars, reports and researchthat will keep you at the forefront of your professionand give you a competitive edge.

    #5 OPENING DOORS AROUND THEWORLD WITH THE CGMA DESIGNATION

    WITH THE CGMADESIGNATION MYSKILLS WILL BE

    RECOGNISED ALLOVER THE WORLD.

    CGMA, CHARTERED GLOBALMANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTand the CGMA logo aretrademarks of the Association

    of International CertiedProfessional Accountants.These trademarks areregistered in the UnitedStates and in other countries.

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    Qualifying as a chartered global management accountant withCIMA will open up global job opportunities in whatever sector you choose to work.

    As a CIMA student you will have the skills and knowledgeto move between roles, taking on new business and nancialchallenges. This process will open your eyes to the huge number ofopportunities that are open to someone with a CIMA qualication.

    Many job opportunities can be found on CIMA MY JOBS. Thisis our ofcial jobsite, where major global employers regularlyadvertise sought after positions.

    S t r a i g h t t o y o u r i n b o x L e t u s d o t h e h a r d w o r k . S i g n u p f o r o u r f r e e s e r v i c e a n d g e t g r e a t j o b s s e n t t o

    y o u a u t o m a t i c a l l y .

    G r a d u a t e C a r e e r s C h e c k o u t t h e l a t e s t g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m m e , i n t e r n s h i p a n d

    a p p r e n t i c e s h i p o p p o r t u n i t i e s .

    U p l o a d y o u r C V D o n t m i s s o u t . U p l o a d y o u r C V s o o u r

    e m p l o y e r s c a n m a t c h y o u r d e t a i l s t o t h e

    b e s t a v a i l a b l e j o b s .

    myjobs.cimaglobal.com

    BE THE

    BRAINBEHIND THBUSINES

    #6 GLOBAL JOBOPPORTUNITIES

    Why become a Chartered Global Management Accountant with CIMA? 9

    M Y J O B S

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    IM EQUIPPED WITH ALL THE SKILLS I NEED AS A QUALIFIED CHARTERED GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

    B E T H E B R A I N S B E H I N D T H E B U S I N E S S

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    We recognise that people come to CIMA at different stages in theirlife. It doesnt matter whether youre new to business and accountingor an experienced professional.

    For this reason we have created a framework that allows you totake advantage of existing qualications and skills you may havealready gained, but ensures you still acquire all the skills, knowledgeand experience you need to become a qualied chartered globalmanagement accountant. Ambitious school leavers, graduates andprofessionals have all chosen CIMA as the most relevant accountingqualication for a career in business. All you need is a good grasp ofmaths and English.

    OUR FLEXIBLE ENTRY POLICY GIVES AWITH A PASSION FOR BUSINESS THE CHTO STUDY TOWARDS CIMA REGARDLESEDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.

    Where do I start my journey to become a CGMA? 11

    WHERE DO I STARTMY JOURNEY TOBECOME A CGMA?

    STUDENTCGMA DESIGNATION HOLDERWhere do I start my journey to become a CGMA? 12/13

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    ASSESSMENTOF PRACTICALEXPERIENCE

    APPLIES TOALL ROUTES

    EARN AS YOU LEARN Competence and condence increase as youpass each level. Salary level and promotionopportunity increase as you add value tothe business with the skills and knowledgeacquired through the CIMA qualication.

    YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GATEWAY ROUTE IFYOU HAVE ANY OF THE BELOW QUALIFICATIONS:

    MBA Masters in Accounting Selected professional qualication

    (nd out more www.cimaglobal.com/cimagatewayroutes).

    Gateway routes students will take the CIMAGateway Exam and proceed to the Strategic levelobjective tests and integrated case study

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    You dont need any formalqualications to start the Certicatein Business Accounting. You will needa good understanding of both English

    and maths and a passionto succeed in business.

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    CIMA CERTIFICATEIN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    STRATEGICLEVEL

    ENTERPRISEPILLAR PERFORMANCEPILLAR FINANCIALPILLAR

    OPERATIONALLEVEL

    AWARD/

    CERTIFICATELEVEL

    AWARD/

    CIMADiplomainManagementAccounting

    MANAGEMENTLEVEL

    AWARD/ CIMAAdvancedDiplomainManagementAccounting

    Operational CaseStudy Exam

    Management CaseStudy Exam

    Strategic CaseStudy Exam

    Assessment ofpractical experience

    AWARD/MembershipoftheCharteredInstitute of ManagementAccountantsandtheCGMA designation

    E3StrategicManagement

    P3RiskManagement

    F3FinancialStrategy

    E2ProjectandRelationshipManagement

    P2AdvancedManagementAccounting

    F2AdvancedFinancialReporting

    E1OrganisationalManagement

    P1ManagementAccounting

    F1FinancialReportingandTaxation

    Pre-requisiteentryrequirements(e.g.CIMA Certificatein BusinessAccounting,degreesin businessor accountingorAATTechnician/Diploma level).

    PaperC05Fundamentalsof Ethics,CorporateGovernanceandBusinessLaw

    PaperC04FundamentalsofBusinessEconomics

    PaperC03FundamentalsofBusinessMathematics

    PaperC02FundamentalsofFinancialAccounting

    PaperC01FundamentalsofManagementAccounting

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    Passed the Certicatein Business Accounting

    or evidenced otherqualications(exemptions gained).

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    CIMA PROFESSIONALQUALIFICATION

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    STRATEGICLEVEL

    ENTERPRISEPILLAR PERFORMANCEPILLAR FINANCIALPILLAR

    OPERATIONALLEVEL

    AWARD/

    CERTIFICATELEVEL

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    CIMADiplomainManagementAccounting

    MANAGEMENTLEVEL

    AWARD/ CIMAAdvancedDiplomainManagementAccounting

    Operational CaseStudy Exam

    Management CaseStudy Exam

    Strategic CaseStudy Exam

    Assessment ofpractical experience

    AWARD/MembershipoftheChartered Instituteof ManagementAccountantsandtheCGMA designation

    E3StrategicManagement

    P3RiskManagement

    F3FinancialStrategy

    E2ProjectandRelationshipManagement

    P2AdvancedManagementAccounting

    F2AdvancedFinancialReporting

    E1OrganisationalManagement

    P1ManagementAccounting

    F1FinancialReportingandTaxation

    Pre-requisiteentryrequirements(e.g.CIMA Certificatein BusinessAccounting,degreesin businessor accountingorAATTechnician/Diploma level).

    PaperC05Fundamentalsof Ethics,CorporateGovernanceandBusinessLaw

    PaperC04FundamentalsofBusinessEconomics

    PaperC03FundamentalsofBusinessMathematics

    PaperC02FundamentalsofFinancialAccounting

    PaperC01FundamentalsofManagementAccounting

    CIMACertificateinBusinessAccounting

    P r a c t i c a l e x

    p e r i e n c e / l i f e l o n g l e a r n i n g

    THE JOURNEY FROM STUDENT TO CGM A DESIGNATION HOLDER

    GATEWAY ROUTE

    FAST TRACK ROUTE FAST TRACK ROUTE

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    START HERE IFYOU HAVE ANYQUALIFICATIONSIN BUSINESS ORACCOUNTING.YOU MAY QUALIFYFOR EXEMPTIONS ANDFAST TRACK YOURPROGRESS.

    As you can see f rom the CIMA journey, where you embark upon the process will depend upon your specic qualications.

    CONGRATULATIONS!

    YOU HAVE BECOMCGMA DESIGNATI

    HOLDER!

    START HERE IF YOUDO NOT HAVE ANYQUALIFICATIONSIN BUSINESS ORACCOUNTING.

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    The Certicate in Business Accounting (Cert BA)The Cert BA is CIMAs entry level accounting qualicationfor those with little or no accounting background. It canbe a knowledge refresher course or a foundation to acareer in business and nance. The Cert BA forms thebasis of the CIMA Professional Qualication and is avaluable qualication in its own right. With it youllachieve a solid understanding of basic accounting,management accounting and business principles.Skills include preparing nancial reports, forecastingperformance and data analysis.

    The CIMA Professional QualicationThe professional qualication comprises nine separatesubjects that are organised in three pillars and three levels.

    Three pillars represent specic areas of knowledge,

    The pillars areenterprise , performance and nancial . Three levels represents levels of achievement. The

    levels are operational, management and strategic .

    When combined with the required practical experience,the CIMA Professional Qualication becomes a powerfultool for a career in business.

    www.cimaglobal.com/CIMA2015

    THE QUALIFICATIONS

    THE CIMA QUALIFICATION CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS,

    THE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING CERT BAAND THE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION.

    THE SYLLABUS TRAINS STUDENTS IN NOACCOUNTING AND FINANCE, BUT ALSO TSOFT SKILLS YOU NEED TO NAVIGATE THDIFFICULT BUSINESS SCENARIOS AND MAPROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.

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    THE CIMASYLLABUSFRAMEWORK

    Where do I start my journey to become a CGMA? 15

    STRATEGICLEVEL

    ENTERPRISE PILLAR PERFORMANCE PILLAR FINANCIAL PILLAR

    OPERATIONALLEVEL

    AWARD /

    CERTIFICATELEVEL

    AWARD /

    CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting

    MANAGEMENTLEVEL

    AWARD / CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

    Operational Case Study Exam

    Management Case Study Exam

    Strategic Case Study Exam

    Assessment of practical experience

    AWARD / Membership of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the CGMA designation

    E3StrategicManagement

    P3Risk Management

    F3Financial Strategy

    E2Project andRelationshipManagement

    P2AdvancedManagementAccounting

    F2AdvancedFinancialReporting

    E1OrganisationalManagement

    P1ManagementAccounting

    F1FinancialReporting andTaxation

    Pre-requisite entry requirements(e.g. CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, degrees in business or accounting or AAT Technician/Diploma level).

    Paper C05Fundamentals ofEthics, CorporateGovernance andBusiness Law

    Paper C04Fundamentalsof BusinessEconomics

    Paper C03Fundamentalsof BusinessMathematics

    Paper C02Fundamentalsof FinancialAccounting

    Paper C01Fundamentalsof ManagementAccounting

    CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

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    TO QUALIFY AS A CGMA, YOU MUST:

    WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TOBECOME QUALIFIED WITH CIMA?

    FROM 2015 I CANTAKE ON DEMANDOBJECTIVE TESTS,WHICH FIT AROUNDMY BUSY SCHEDULE.

    Pass ve examinations for the Certicate inBusiness Accounting (you may qualify for someexemptions)

    Pass nine objective tests and three integratedcase studies for the Professional Qualication(you may qualify for exemptions)

    Complete a period of at least three years ofwork experience, which can be gained before,during and/or after studies.

    From 2015 you will be able to take your on-demandobjective test exams and attend four integratedcase study exam sittings a year at over 5,000 CBAcentres in 178 countries. CIMAs move away frompaper-based examinations reects the wider use oftechnology in education and in the workplace. CIMA

    is the rst global accountancy body to develop acombination of computerised assessments. Andwere proud to be leading the way.

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    HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE CIMA?

    HOW MUCH DOES ITCOST TO STUDY CIMA?

    Where do I start my journey to become a CGMA? 17

    People approach CIMA from all walks of life.Many begin their journey with the Cert BA.This involves studying and registering for veexams at your own pace. On average, studentstake about a year to complete this level.

    Exams can be taken in any order you choose.You can sit them throughout the year at over5,000 Computer Based Assessment (CBA)centres around the world. To nd out where your nearest CBA centre is please go to:

    www.cimaglobal.com/certba

    The three levels within the ProfessionalQualication must be completed by level, oneat a time. The examinations are designed togive a great deal of exibility so that studentscan t their exam sitting around their lifestyle.However, you should set yourself a target oftaking no more than four years to completethe Professional Qualication.

    The three subjects within each level areassessed by on-demand objective tests.

    You must pass all three objective tests(or have been granted an exemption) beforesitting an integrated case study exam tocomplete the level. These are set once everythree months.

    Typically you might expect to spend betweenthree and four months studying for each of

    the objective test subjects followed by anothersix to eight weeks preparing for the integratedcase study exam.

    CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING CERT BA

    PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

    CIMA students pay a one-time registration fee,an annual subscription fee, and a fee for eachexam or exemption. All fees are charged inPound Sterling. New students have their rst years subscription fee waived.

    If you are working, you might want to considerasking your employer for support, includingnancial support and time off to study and sit

    your exams. Obviously, this will be givenat your employers discretion and mayinvolve conditions.

    A full list of current fees, includingfees for registration, subscription,exams and exemptions is available at:

    www.cimaglobal.com/howmuch

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    As you progress through the differentlevels of the qualication, you willacquire the core skills and experience you need to be effective at different

    job roles at different levels within anorganisation.

    Throughout your CIMA journey you will be applying the knowledge you gain on your everydayworking environment. For example,operational level subjects will train you in skills and knowledge a nancial

    ofcer might need such as preparingnancial statements or resolvingbudgetary issues.

    Atmanagement level , the emphasisis on issues that are generallyaddressed at a managerial levelsuch as performance evaluationand stakeholder management.

    By the time you reach thestrategic level , you will be lookingat broad strategic issues as theyaffect the organisation as a whole.

    Put together, the different levelsprovide a rm foundation for lifelonglearning and career progression toa broad range of roles in nance or

    other areas of the business.The diagram opposite furtherdemonstrates how our competencybased syllabus and assessmentprocess trains condent andcompetent chartered globalmanagement accountants.

    THE CIMA PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION SYLLABUS IS DESIGNED EQUIP YOU WITH THE COMPETENCIES YOU WILL NEED AS A NEWLYQUALIFIED CHARTERED GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT.

    WHAT WILL I LEARN?

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    S T R A T E G I C

    M A N A G E M E N T

    O P E R A T I O N A L

    CASE STUDYFOCUS

    YOURAUDIENCE

    YOURROLE

    LEVELSWITHIN THEQUALIFICATION

    QUESTIONTYPES

    Long and

    Short essays,supported bycalculationsand analysis

    Long essays,supported bycalculationsand analysis

    CFO andrest of seniormanagementteam

    CFO andseniorbusinessmanagers

    Managerand productowners

    E2

    P2

    F2

    E3

    P3

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    P1

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    Analysis of strategic options, leading torecommendations and justification.

    Risks associated with this need to be scrutinised.

    A financial strategy needs to be formulated,ensuring the strategy is adequately funded.

    Consideration of key stakeholders, andimplementation via projects.

    Product and pricing decision, and/or the performanceevaluation of division(s)/component parts.

    Impact on the financial statements and theperformance of the organisation.

    Analysis of the structure of the organisation,as well as cross-functional communication.

    A costing and/or budgeting issue.

    Preparation of parts of or entire financial statements.

    Manager

    Senior manager

    Financeofficer

    short essays,supported bycalculationsand analysis

    AN EXAMPLE OF HOW YOU GAINDIFFERENT SKILLS AS YOU PROGRESS The integrated case study exams combine the knowledge and learning acrossthe three pillars, and are set within a simulated business context relating toone or more ctionalised organisations based on a real business or industry.

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    Your existing qualications and experience willdetermine what exemptions you may be eligiblefor and at what level you will enter yourstudies. Unless you have a relevant foundationin accounting, you will need to gain the CIMACerticate in Business Accounting before youcan start the CIMA Professional Qualication.

    To nd out exactly what exams you are exemptfrom please use the exemptions database at

    www.cimaglobal.com/exemptions

    Our gateway routes allow members of recognisedprofessional accounting bodies and graduates ofrelevant masters degrees the opportunity to gaincertain exemptions and fast track their pursuit offull CIMA membership, entering the CIMA ProfessionalQualication at the management level case study.

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