Chartered Institute of

Management Accountants

BE A BUSINESS LEADER
NOT A NUMBER CRUNCHER
When you’re a CGMA, it’s not just about the numbers
 Our unique blend of management
accounting, financial accounting and
business-focused subjects produces
competent and confident CGMAs
who can lead their organisations
to sustainable success

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CONTENTS

4 What is a Chartered Global Management Accountant™ (CGMA®)?

5 Why become a CGMA with CIMA?

11 My CGMA story – Wilkins Kennedy

12 Skills for today, and tomorrow

14 The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA)

16 The CIMA Professional Qualification

18 My CGMA story – BT Security

19 Start your CGMA journey

25 My CGMA story – Brewdog

26 Study options

27 Getting started

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 WHAT IS A CHARTERED GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT?

A Chartered Global Management accounting is

Management Accountant about looking beyond numbers
(CGMA) plays a vital role and spreadsheets to add real
in managing business value to a company.
opportunities, using evidence
to develop dynamic solutions. CGMAs work in all areas
Management accountants use of business, in all types of
information of all kinds, not organisations, in both the
just financial, to lead and public and private sectors,
inform strategy and drive all over the world. They work
sustainable success in business. in finance, IT, marketing,
HR, operations and senior
management positions. They
could be project managers,
management consultants,
finance directors or chief
executives, and many go on
to run their own businesses.
As a CGMA, you’ll earn
more and go further.

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WHY BECOME A CGMA WITH CIMA?

Anyone can work towards becoming a CGMA

with CIMA, whether you’re new to business
and accounting or an experienced professional

CIMA (Chartered Institute Ambitious school leavers,

of Management Accountants) graduates and working FOUR KEY REASONS
is the world’s largest professionals choose to TO BECOME A
professional body of become CGMAs because CGMA WITH CIMA
management accountants, they see CIMA as the Over the next five pages we
offering the most relevant most relevant accounting explain many of the benefits of
accounting qualification for qualification for a career in becoming a CGMA with CIMA:
a career in business. business. Our flexible entry
routes give anyone with 1 Employers across the
Upon completion of the a passion for business the globe choose CGMAs
CIMA qualification, you will chance to study, regardless 2 Open up a variety of
become a member of CIMA of educational background. career roles
and a Chartered Global All you need is a good grasp 3  Achieve greater earning
Management Accountant of maths and English. potential
(CGMA). You will join the 4  Study at your own pace
world’s largest professional – you’re in control
body of management
accountants and become
part of a truly global
network of more than
600,000 next-generation
finance professionals.

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EMPLOYERS ACROSS THE GLOBE CHOOSE CGMAs

If you are considering a career in business and finance and want to

develop your future with a world-class employer, becoming a CGMA
with CIMA is the path for you.

Thousands of companies around the world, from multinationals

to the newest start-ups in the public and private sectors, train their
people with us. Chances are, that in any sector you can think of,
there will be CGMAs driving businesses forward.

The type of companies you could work in:

Professional services FMCG Telecomms and IT

and consulting
Diageo, Innocent, Nestle, P&G, BT, Cisco Systems, Dell,
Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PepsiCo, Unilever O2, Siemens, Vodafone
Grant Thornton, IBM,
KPMG, PwC Retail Transport, travel
and leisure
Financial services ASOS, Debenhams, Kerry
Group, Kingfisher, John Lewis, British Airways, Hilton
Barclays, Citigroup, Credit Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Worldwide, InterContinental
Suisse, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Walt Disney Hotels, Transport for London
Morgan Stanley, Zurich
Media and publishing Engineering and
Public sector and manufacturing
not-for-profit BBC, FT, Google, ITV, Informa,
MacMillan Publishers, News Airbus, BAE Systems, Balfour
DWP, Government, HMRC, Corp Australia, OUP, Pearson, Beatty, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline,
Ministry of Defence, NHS, RAF Sky, Virgin Media Rolls-Royce

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OPEN UP A VARIET Y OF CAREER ROLES

The CIMA qualification has been designed to blend management

accounting, financial accounting and business-focused subjects to
ensure CGMAs have the skills that employers demand. This means
that CGMAs are qualified to work in a wide range of roles from
finance to consultancy, IT to senior management positions.

The type of roles you could work in:

Finance Commercial Operations

Finance Business Partner, Commercial Director, Human Resources Manager,

Finance Director, Marketing Manager Operations Director,
Management Accountant Project Manager

Information management Executive Consultancy

Business Analysis Manager, Chief Executive, Business Analyst,

Director of Information Chief Financial Officer, Financial Analyst,
Technology, Managing Director Management Consultant
Head of Programme
Management

Becoming a CGMA will add global power to your

CV and allow you to achieve your career ambitions.

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ACHIEVE GREATER EARNING POTENTIAL

As a CGMA, you’ll earn more and go further. Even while you’re still studying
you will have a huge advantage in the job market, as it shows employers that
you’re dedicated, hardworking, commercially aware and serious about your
future. And, if you’re already working, the CIMA qualification will increase
your chances of progressing to a more senior position.

AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARIES OF CIMA STUDENTS AND CGMAs

1 USA 4 UK 7 BOTSWANA 10 UAE

Students: N/A Students: GBP33,638 Students: BWP120,596 Students: AED186,390
Members: USD147,958 Members: GBP64,011 Members: N/A Members: AED405,887

2 CANADA 5 POL AND 8 Z AMBIA 11 RUSSIA

Source: 2016 CIMA salary survey

Students: N/A Students: PLN108,609 Students: N/A Students: RUB1,814,903
Members: CAD114,666 Members: N/A Members: ZMW91,762 Members: N/A

3 IREL AND 6 SOUTH AFRICA 9 ZIMBABWE 12 PAKISTAN

Students: EUR45,585 Students: ZAR401,877 Students: ZWD18,992 Students: PKR842,937
Members: EUR102,087 Members: ZAR997,729 Members: N/A Members: N/A

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3 5
4

16
12
10 15 19
13

14 17
18

8
9
7
20
6
17 MAL AYSIA
Students: MYR81,220
Members: MYR186,503 21
13 INDIA 15 BANGL ADESH 18 SINGAPORE 20 AUSTR ALIA
Students: INR1,354,443 Students: BDT1,837,402 Students: SGD86,778 Students: AUD102,019
Members: INR2,783,759 Members: N/A Members: SGD189,904 Members: AUD144,149

14 SRI L ANK A 16 CHINA 19 HONG KONG 21 NEW ZEAL AND

Students: LKR678,159 Students: CNY450,857 Students: HKD487,240 Students: N/A
Members: LKR2,519,914 Members: CNY833,828 Members: HKD1,120,701 Members: NZD125,222
STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE

CIMA’s on-demand exams and Much more than just number crunching
flexible structure put you in
control, so you can progress Management accounting combines accounting, finance and
through the qualification at management with the business skills and techniques you’ll need
your own pace. to add real value to any organisation. CGMAs are qualified to work
across the business, not just in finance, advising managers on the
Since you’re in the driving seat, financial implications of big decisions, formulating business strategy
it’s up to you how quickly you and monitoring risk – much more than just crunching numbers.
progress. You could complete
a level every year, or take a What’s the difference between management
steadier pace if you’re balancing accounting and financial accounting?
studies with a busy working
life, family commitments or Financial accounting
university studies. • Prepare reports, generally based on past performance, in line
with reporting requirements
With CIMA, you choose when • Produce the required financial information for use by other
and where to sit each exam, at functions within the business, for example department managers.
more than 5,500 Pearson VUE
test centres around the world. Management accounting
• Collate information such as revenue, cashflow and outstanding
debts to produce timely trend reports and statistics to inform
important, day-to-day management and business decisions
• Combine financial information with non financial information
data to paint a complete picture of the business. Then use
this to drive business success.

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MY CGMA STORY

Having the CGMA designation

on my business card shows
clients I’m a qualified professional,
who has the right skills to perform
the work to a high standard LANA BRENCHLEY
Outsourcing Manager,
Wilkins Kennedy

I started out as an accounts and audit supervisor, As I progressed through the course, my firm set “If you are looking
preparing accounts for a range of businesses, up an outsourcing department within the business. for well-rounded
mainly within the charity and academy sector. It’s a new role for Wilkins Kennedy and I’m now knowledge of
I looked into progressing through the usual route managing a team tasked with book-keeping, VAT, business finance,
of accountancy qualifications (AAT and ACCA), payroll and other outsourced services across a including marketing
but after completing AAT, I realised my interests range of businesses. and HR, as well
lay in management accounting. I wanted the as statutory finance
most relevant and respected qualification, Having just started the outsourcing department, requirements, then
which is how I found CIMA. my CIMA qualification will help with the services the CIMA qualification
I can offer clients. Having the CGMA designation is the one”
Wilkins Kennedy has been a great support. on my business card shows clients I’m a qualified
The firm pays for my course and exam fees professional who has the right skills to perform
and allows me time off for exams. The most the work to a high standard.
challenging aspect is the time commitment for
studying while having a full-time job. A lot of my If you are looking for well-rounded knowledge of
studying is in the evenings and it can be difficult business finance, including marketing and HR, as
to concentrate after completing a busy day in well as statutory finance requirements, then the
the office. However, focus and determination CIMA qualification is the one. It takes effort, but
to succeed has seen me through. it will contribute to my future career progress.
SKILLS FOR TODAY, AND TOMORROW

We revise our syllabus regularly based By working with the world’s

on business trends and the employment leading organisations, we’ve
identified the skills CGMAs
needs of businesses globally
need to achieve business
success. Our syllabus is driven
We conduct extensive research The CGMA Competency by the CGMA Competency
with employers to understand Framework provides the Framework, and covers four
the type of employees they foundations for the CIMA key knowledge areas:
are looking for to drive their qualification, practical
business forward. experience requirements, as Technical accounting
well as continuous professional Applying accounting and
With the information we have development which is a finance skills
from employers globally, we requirement of all CGMAs.
have developed a framework Business skills
which shows the skills and This ensures CGMAs are Transforming data into
competencies that finance competent and confident insight and strategy
professionals need to power finance professionals who
up business and industry all can guide and lead businesses People skills
around the world. to sustainable success. How to communicate,
influence, negotiate and
collaborate

Leadership skills
Building and motivating teams,
and driving performance.

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THE CIMA QUALIFICATION FR AMEWORK

The CIMA qualification AWARD / Membership of the Chartered Institute of

Management Accountants and the CGMA® designation
will equip you with the
skills, expertise, and Assessment of practical experience
authority to call the shots
STRATEGIC
and make decisions leading LEVEL Strategic Case Study Exam
to sustainable success.

E3 P3 F3
Strategic Risk Management Financial Strategy
Management

MANAGEMENT AWARD : CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA)
LEVEL
Management Case Study Exam

E2 P2 F2

Practical experience / lifelong learning

Project and Advanced Advanced
Relationship Management Financial
Management Accounting Reporting

OPERATIONAL AWARD : CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA)

LEVEL
Operational Case Study Exam

E1 P1 F1
Organisational Management Financial
Management Accounting Reporting and
Taxation

ENTERPRISE PILLAR PERFORMANCE PILLAR FINANCIAL PILLAR

CERTIFICATE AWARD : CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA)

LEVEL

BA1 BA2 BA3

Fundamentals of Fundamentals of Fundamentals of
Business Economics Management Accounting Financial Accounting

BA4
Fundamentals of Ethics,
Corporate Governance and Business Law

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THE CIMA CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING (CERT BA)

The CIMA Cert BACERTIFICATE

is our entry- AWARD : CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA)
level qualification LEVEL
for those
with little or no accounting
background. It can be
a knowledge refresher course
or a foundation to a career
BA1 BA2 BA3
in business and finance.
Fundamentals of Fundamentals of Fundamentals of
Business Economics Management Accounting Financial Accounting
Studying for the CIMA Cert BA
will equip you with the core
business and finance skills BA4
that employers need now Fundamentals of Ethics,
Corporate Governance and Business Law
and in the future. With it, you’ll
achieve a solid understanding
of basic accounting,
management accounting
and business principles. Entry requirements Availability When you’ve qualified,
None. It’s open to all. All year round. you’ll be able to use the
designatory letters CIMA
Number of exams Course completion time Cert BA, demonstrating
and exam duration 12-18 months. your knowledge, skills and
Four two-hour Objective professionalism. You can
Tests which can be taken in Work experience required then progress to the CIMA
any order. None. Professional Qualification –
the next step towards
Designatory letters becoming a CGMA.
CIMA Cert BA.

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BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting

 acroeconomic and
M  he Context of
T
Institutional Context Management
of Business (25%) Accounting (10%)
Microeconomic and Costing (25%)
Organisational Context Planning and
of Business (30%) Control (30%)
Informational Context Decision Making (35%)
of Business (20%)
Financial Context
of Business (25%)

BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate

BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Governance and Business Law

 ccounting Principles,
A  usiness Ethics and
B
Concepts and Regulations Ethical Conflict (30%)
(10%) Corporate Governance,
Recording Accounting Controls and Corporate
Transactions (50%) Social Responsability
Preparation of Accounts (45%)
for Single Entities (30%) General Principles of the
Analysis of Financial Legal System, Contract and
Statements (10%) Employment Law (15%)
Company
Administration (10%)

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THE CIMA PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

The CIMA Professional AWARD / Membership of the Chartered Institute of

Qualification comprises nine Management Accountants and the CGMA® designation
separate subjects that are
Assessment of practical experience
organised in three pillars
and three levels. STRATEGIC
LEVEL Strategic Case Study Exam
The pillars
As a CGMA you will be looking
beyond the numbers to inform
the strategy of the business.
E3 P3 F3
The three pillars are therefore
Strategic Risk Management Financial Strategy
designed to cover not just Management
finance but also a range
of other business areas.
MANAGEMENT AWARD : CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA)
Enterprise pillar – develop LEVEL
strategy and plan for effective Management Case Study Exam
implementation
E2 P2 F2

Practical experience / lifelong learning

Performance pillar – monitor Project and Advanced Advanced
activity to ensure strategy Relationship Management Financial
is realistic and has been Management Accounting Reporting
implemented effectively
OPERATIONAL AWARD : CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA)
Financial pillar – prepare LEVEL
and interpret financial Operational Case Study Exam
statements in order to
understand performance E1 P1 F1
and inform decisions.
Organisational Management Financial
Management Accounting Reporting and
Taxation

ENTERPRISE PILLAR PERFORMANCE PILLAR FINANCIAL PILLAR

CERTIFICATE AWARD : CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA)

LEVEL

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BA1 BA2 BA3

The levels Exam sittings
Three distinct levels encourage progressive, constant development Objective Tests (computer-based) – on demand
of knowledge, ensuring you have the skills businesses need. Case Studies (computer-based) – four windows per year
You must pass all three Objective Tests (or have been granted an
Operational level – considers implementation of short-term exemption) before sitting the Case Study exam to complete a level.
decision-making, mirroring the work undertaken by first-line
managers and their teams Completion time
Typically, students spend between three and four months studying
Management level – considers analysis, ensuring successful for each of the Objective Test subjects followed by another six to
performance. This is in the context of the medium-term, and eight weeks preparing for the Case Study exam. You should aim to
reflects work undertaken by middle managers complete the CIMA Professional Qualification in three to four years.

Strategic level – takes into account long-term strategic decisions, Work experience required
and the provision of resources to implement these decisions None required to complete the qualification, but three years’
successfully. This is generally undertaken by senior management. verified relevant work-based practical experience is required to
achieve CIMA membership and become a CGMA.
Entry requirements
One of the following: Designatory letters
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting When you complete each level, you will gain designatory letters
Relevant degree in accounting or business that show employers you're on your way to becoming a CGMA.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting Operational level – CIMA Dip MA
MBA or Master’s in Accounting Management level – CIMA Adv Dip MA
Member or passed finalist of an IFAC body. CIMA member – ACMA, CGMA.

Number of exams and exam duration

Objective Tests – nine, 90-minute exams
Case Studies – three, three-hour exams.

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MY CGMA STORY

My friends are just starting out in

their careers, but I’ve completed my
apprenticeship and I’m one of the
youngest commercial managers in
ASHIK SANTIMON,
Commercial Finance
the BT finance team, as well as one
Manager, BT Security
of the youngest CGMAs in the UK

“Ashik has excelled I always knew I wanted to pursue a career that to university and are now on graduate schemes.
during his time at BT, was maths or finance related. I’d initially accepted They’re all doing well, but they all have thousands
outperforming his peers a place at the University of Surrey to study maths of pounds of debt and are just starting out in their
with a maturity and and economics, but my friend came across the BT careers. I’ve completed my apprenticeship and
intelligence that transcends finance school-leaver scheme (which shortly after have become one of the youngest commercial
his years. He’ll have a was recognised as the higher apprenticeship managers in the BT finance team, as well as one
long and successful scheme). I found that this was as good as any of the youngest CGMAs in the UK.
career ahead of him” graduate scheme with a great starting salary.
Stephen Horrex BT is an extremely supportive employer; many of
Senior Finance Leader, After being shortlisted, I had an interview and the senior management team are CIMA qualified
BT Openreach assessment. I remember being woken up by a call so there’s a great bank of knowledge to tap into
in the summer holidays to say I’d been successful for technical questions or advice. I’ve recently
but, typical teenager that I was, I just put down moved to the commercial finance team in
the phone and went straight back to sleep. BT Security where I will be managing bids, pricing
and product launches for the Cyber Security
When I received the full details of my portfolio. Although I’m now a CGMA, I’ve not ruled
apprenticeship, I knew it was a good opportunity out further qualifications entirely as learning is a
and that I would be studying CIMA, so I turned lifelong process, and I may look to add a Master’s
down my place at Surrey. Many of my friends went to my CIMA qualification sometime in the future.

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START YOUR CGMA JOURNEY

Our flexible entry routes give anyone with

a passion for business the chance to study
towards the CGMA designation regardless
of educational background

We recognise that people accounting or an experienced qualifications and skills you

start the CIMA qualification professional. For this reason may have already gained,
at different stages in their life. we’ve created a framework but ensures you acquire the
It doesn’t matter whether that allows you to take knowledge and experience
you’re new to business and advantage of existing you need to become a CGMA.

School leavers (See page 20) Students or members of other professional bodies
(See page 23)
Are you about to leave school or college? Are you interested
in a rewarding and successful career in business? CIMA can Whether you’re studying another professional qualification
offer you an alternative qualification to university that is or you’ve progressed to membership, it’s important to think about
highly valued by employers worldwide. what you want to achieve next. Find out about exemptions and
the Professional Gateway accelerated route to CGMA.
Undergraduates/Graduates (See page 21)
Everyone else (See page 24)
Are you a university student or recent graduate looking to start
your career in business or finance? Graduates in any degree Anyone can study the CIMA qualification, whether you already
discipline can study the CIMA qualification and get a head work in business and finance, want to change career or even hope
start in the job market. to run your own business. Find out how you can become a CGMA
if you don’t fit into any of the above entry routes.
MBA and Master’s in Accounting (See page 22)

Adding a professional qualification to your MBA or Master’s

in Accounting means your CV will be even more attractive to
potential employers. Find out about the Master’s Gateway
accelerated route to CGMA.

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SCHOOL LEAVERS

School to CGMA
at a glance:

Qualify sooner – you You don’t need a degree to start a successful career after school
don’t need a degree to or college. By training with CIMA you can bypass university and
start studying the head straight for the world of business.
CIMA qualification
You get to call the shots and study at your own pace in a way
 he CIMA Cert BA – a
T that suits you. You can study full-time, part-time, while working,
qualification in its own right in a classroom or through distance learning.

Once you’ve completed the You’ll start with our entry-level qualification, the CIMA Cert BA.
CIMA Cert BA, move up to the This will help you build your business and financial knowledge. It’s
CIMA Professional Qualification a recognised qualification in its own right and a great introduction
to the world of business, whether you’re looking to secure a top
job or run your own company. Upon completion you can use the
designatory letters CIMA Cert BA.

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UNDERGR ADUATES/GR ADUATES

University to CGMA
at a glance:

Graduates in any degree Studying the CIMA qualification after university and boosting
discipline can study the your degree with a professional qualification is a strong career
CIMA qualification move. You’ll gain new, employable business skills and experience,
and you’ll impress potential employers just by adding ‘CIMA
Exemptions are available student’ to your CV.
if you have completed
a relevant degree You can even begin studying while at university and graduate with
a head start in the job market. You’ll start with the CIMA Cert BA.
Option to begin studying It’s a recognised qualification in its own right and can also be
the CIMA qualification a stepping-stone to the CIMA Professional Qualification. Graduates
while at university and in any discipline can study the CIMA qualification, but if you’ve
graduate with a head already completed a relevant degree, like accounting or business,
start in the job market you may be entitled to exemptions from some exams, allowing
you to progress onto the CIMA Professional Qualification sooner.

You’ll be able to use designatory letters along the way to CGMA,

too. Upon completion of the CIMA Cert BA you will earn the
letters CIMA Cert BA, after the Operational level of the Professional
Qualification you will be able to use CIMA Dip MA, and following
Management level, your letters will be CIMA Adv Dip MA.

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MBA AND MASTER’S IN ACCOUNTING HOLDERS

Master’s to CGMA
at a glance:

Accelerated entry to If you hold an MBA or Master’s in Accounting, you can

the CIMA Professional take the accelerated Master's Gateway route to the
Qualification for holders CIMA Professional Qualification.
of an MBA or Master’s
in Accounting

Skip exams and

qualify sooner

Be equipped with the

up-to-date knowledge
and practical experience
employers are looking for

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STUDENTS OR MEMBERS OF OTHER PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Professional The CIMA

Gateway route Gateway exam

The Professional Gateway To follow the Master's or Professional Gateway routes, you
route is the accelerated entry must first pass the CIMA Gateway exam (also known as the
route to the CIMA Professional Management level Case Study exam for those who are not
Qualification and the globally on the accelerated route). The CIMA Gateway exam is:
recognised CGMA designation.
A three-hour computer-based case study exam
This accelerated route is
open to members and passed Available in four exam sittings per year
finalists of professional bodies
which are both: An assessor of knowledge and competencies covered in the
Management level of the CIMA Professional Qualification
A member of the
International Federation Once you have passed the CIMA Gateway exam, you will be granted
of Accountants (IFAC) exemptions that include subjects from the CIMA Cert BA and
Operational and Management level exams, allowing you to progress
An examining body straight to the Strategic level of the CIMA Professional Qualification.

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EVERYONE ELSE

Your journey to CGMA

at a glance:

Anyone can study the Whether you already work in business and want a professional
CIMA qualification, whether qualification to help you progress, or you have no business or
you’re new to business and finance background and want to make a change, becoming a
accounting or already have CGMA could be the best career decision you ever make.
some experience
If you don’t already hold a relevant qualification, you’ll start by
E xemptions are available studying the CIMA Cert BA, which will give you a solid grounding
if you already have relevant in the fundamentals of business and finance. You can study it as
qualifications a stand-alone qualification or as a stepping-stone to the CIMA
Professional Qualification.
Opens doors to all types of
roles, not just within finance You’ll be able to use designatory letters along the way to CGMA,
too. Upon completion of the CIMA Cert BA you will earn the letters
CIMA Cert BA, after the Operational Level of the Professional
Qualification you will be able to use CIMA Dip MA, and following
Management level, your letters will be CIMA Adv Dip MA.

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MY CGMA STORY

The CIMA qualification has taught

me to look for solutions that aren’t
necessarily the obvious ones. Being a
CGMA brings respect and confidence JOHN KENNEDY
Commercial Finance
Manager, Brewdog

After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Accountancy Preparing for the Case Study exam equipped me “My manager at
and Finance, I joined Interbrew as a Finance with the skills I needed to work in a modern my first job was
Analyst. Following a short spell with the National commercial finance function. CIMA-qualified
Australia Group I moved to Whyte and Mackay and spoke highly
as a Business Analyst where I stayed for six years. Since then, the CIMA qualification has taught of it. In fact,
At that point, I wanted some international me to look for solutions that aren’t necessarily everywhere I’ve
experience, so worked in Dubai for two years the obvious ones. Along with my experience, worked, my direct
before returning to the UK as Commercial Finance being a CGMA brings respect and confidence. manager has been
Manager for Brewdog. CIMA-qualified.
I enjoy working for an FMCG and specifically a That says a lot”
My first contact with CIMA was at university and brewery. You can be part of a decision-making
I remember being impressed. My manager at my process one week, then buying the beer in a bar
first job was CIMA-qualified and spoke highly of it. or off the shelf the following week.
In fact, everywhere I’ve worked, my direct manager
has been CIMA-qualified. That says a lot. Brewdog is an amazing company to work for
and has exciting plans, such as opening a brewery
I completed my CIMA training while working as in Ohio. Craft beer is the fastest-growing beer
a Business Analyst at Whyte and Mackay and was category in the UK and as Brewdog expands, I see
then promoted to Commercial Finance Manager. great opportunities for me to develop.

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STUDY OPTIONS FEES

The way you study will hold the key to your How much does it cost
to study with CIMA?
exam success so it’s important to choose a CIMA students pay a one-off
learning method that works best for you. In registration fee, an annual
line with our flexible, on-demand assessments, subscription fee, and a fee
there are a wide range of study methods that for each exam or exemption.
For our fees list and
you can choose from. more information, visit
www.cimaglobal.com/fees.
Studying with a tuition provider Explore all your
You can attend a course with one of the many global tuition study options You also need to take into
providers that teach the CIMA qualification. This is a good option if Our handy study shop will account the cost of study
you like to study with others and appreciate having a tutor on hand help you choose the right study materials and any tuition
for any questions. Lessons will be planned to cover the full course method for you, containing all classes you take. Tuition
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