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If you are starting to think about your future and aiming to develop a truly successful and diverse career in finance, CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) can accelerate you to your career goals. CIMA will give you an expertise in finance and provide you with the strategy and management skills required to help shape the future of organisations. The CIMA Professional Qualification is highly relevant to the modern business world and is seen as a passport to employability in the global business arena because it is flexible, portable and is highly recognised and regarded by leading employers.
Decision making
CIMAs focus on the practical skills required by businesses ensures you will develop an understanding of the meaning and relevance of facts and figures and information critical to business success. You will have the strategic insight to assess risk and make vital decisions based on an accurate understanding of the business environment.
Job opportunities
Management accountants have fantastic career prospects. The skills and knowledge acquired through your CIMA training can take you rapidly to the top, allowing you to work in a wide range of industries. CIMA members have the skills to work in positions within and outside finance. Roles include Chairman, CEO, Finance Director, Director of Operations (with responsibility for Finance, IT and HR), Director of IT, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Management Accountant, Director responsible for Change, Director of Business Planning, Group Treasurer, Managing Director, Forensic Accountant, Professor of Accounting - to name but a few!
Salaries
CIMA members can expect high financial rewards. Almost 50% of CIMA members earn up to £50,000 per annum, with 36% earning between £50,000 - £99,000.
Training and development
If you choose to train as a management accountant, you are likely to be given the opportunity to study while working, as many good employers will pay for study leave, course fees and exam fees.
Whatever you want from your career, the CIMA Professional Qualification puts you in an ideal position to achieve your goals.
Number of members
CIMA has over 85,000 students and 65,000 members in 156 countries. CIMA is the fastest growing UK membership body in terms of members, in both the UK and overseas and is the largest member body for the Public Sector.
Requirements
A relevant degree in accounting or business will gain you direct entry. Otherwise you will need to take our pre-entry qualification, the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.
Deadline dates
Exams for the CIMA Professional Qualification are in May and November. Registration deadlines are 31 January and 31 July respectively.
Application procedure
You can register as a CIMA student quickly and efficiently by completing the CIMA online registration form at: www.cimaglobal.com/registration
Length of training
You can progress through the examinations at your own pace, however to become CIMA qualified you must gain a minimum of 3 years relevant practical experience.
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