In a bold move to counter the effects of currency fluctuation in the market, CIMA, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants has a launched a special limited offer of 30% off its standard registration fee. In addition, the capped exemption fee rate of GBP165 that has applied in South Africa has now been extended to all African graduates across sub-Saharan Africa.

Ijeoma Anadozie, CIMA Country Manager says: “We recognise that with weakening currencies our potential students are finding it harder to afford a quality global professional qualification; our mission as an organisation is to help people and businesses succeed and we see this as the way to make CIMA more accessible to a greater number of business, finance and accounting graduates and professionals.

“The exemption fees could become a costly exercise especially for those graduates of accounting or finance who qualified for the maximum number. A per exemption fee was no longer viable in the long-term. This innovation across our region will really make it possible for a greater number of finance and accounting professionals to pursue our unique and globally recognised Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.”

Founded in 1919, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants, with over 218,000 members and students operating in 177 countries, working at the heart of business. CIMA members and students work in industry, commerce, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. CIMA works closely with employers and sponsors leading-edge research, constantly updating its qualification, professional experience requirements and continuing professional development to ensure it remains the employers’ choice when recruiting financially-trained business leaders.

Professionalism and ethics are at the core of CIMA’s activities with every member and student bound by robust standards so that integrity, expertise and vision are brought together.

CIMA has formed a joint venture with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to establish the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. CGMA is the global quality standard that further elevates the profession of management accounting. The designation recognises the most talented and committed management accountants with the discipline and skill to drive strong business performance.

CIMA is proud to be the first professional accounting body to offer a truly global product in the fast-moving area of Islamic Finance.



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CIMA and AICPA joined forces to launch the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation in 2012 and are working together to highlight the importance of management accounting in today’s economic climate. A series of national and international events is planned, including local employer roundtables and meetings with leading business thinkers from all sectors and all geographies.

What is CIMA?
Recognised around the world, a qualification from CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) can set you up for an exciting and prosperous career in management accountancy. So what is CIMA, and where exactly can it take you?

A comprehensive qualification
CIMA can take you all the way from the beginning of your financial education, to a qualification equivalent to a Master’s Degree.

The full qualification involves a range of levels and knowledge areas, and usually takes around four years to complete. The course is flexible, however, so you can take as long as you need. So, let’s take a look at the structure of the CIMA qualification.

Certificate:
You can start studying towards the CIMA Certificate with no previous qualifications. Through five Fundamental units, you’ll gain a basic understanding of both financial and management accounting, as well as being armed with new technical skills. At the end of the course, you’ll gain the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.

Diploma:
The CIMA Professional Qualification is made up of four levels, and two awards. The first of these awards is the Diploma in Management Accounting, and is achieved through completion of the Operational level. Units focus on three main areas, Enterprise, Performance, and Finance, giving you a deeper understanding of how to perform tasks central to management accounting.

Advanced diploma:
To achieve the Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting, you will need to complete the Management level units. Building on the foundations of your understanding of management accounting, this level will prepare you to manage and supervise financial processes.

Membership:
Once you’ve completed the first two Professional levels, you can move onto the CIMA Strategic level. Now you’ve gained a practical knowledge of management accountancy, you’ll learn to plan ahead and make strategic financial decisions.

To complete the full CIMA qualification, you’ll take the Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting. Through practical experience in a professional setting, and a case study based exam, you’ll prove your readiness for a career in management accounting.

The key to your career
We’ve answered the question “what is CIMA?” in terms of the actual course content. But the other half of the question concerns where it can take you. Because CIMA is so thorough, and focuses heavily on ethical standards, it is well recognised by employers.

A qualification in management accounting often takes you into more exciting roles than plain financial accounting. You could work in any industry, helping to form and implement financial strategies that will drive the business forward. Far from the stereotype of the lonely accountant, you will work closely with others to achieve broader goals.

You could look forward to senior roles such as Finance Manager, Commercial Accountant, and Operations Manager in the future. CIMA members even rise to top positions like Chief Financial Officer or Chair.

If you still want answers to the question, “What is CIMA?”, don’t hesitate to send us a message, or get in touch via: http://www.cimaglobal.com/Our-locations/Nigeria/