CIMA Professional Qualification Package

What job could I get with the CIMA Professional Qualification?

Upon completion of the CIMA Professional Qualification Package, you can apply for a wide range of job roles, including a Management Consultant (£60k+), Finance Manager (£50k+) and after some experience, you can progress your career to roles such as a Finance Director (£75K+), Chief Finance Officer (£100K+) or CEO (£130k+).

(Source: TotalJobs)

Why choose to study the CIMA Professional Qualification Package?

Being able to have all your CIMA levels in one place, ready for when for you to work through at your own pace, is beneficial and helps keep things organised.

CIMA is the largest professional body of Management Accountants, providing the most useful Accounting qualification for those looking for a career in Business Finance, utilising the power of Management Accounting.

CIMA benefits include:

•    There are no prerequisites to study a CIMA qualification
•    The CIMA qualification is recognised across 179 countries, enabling delegates to have plenty of opportunities to work abroad
•    CIMA is highly recognised by employers, with 96% of FTSE 100 firms employing CIMA qualified individuals
•    CIMA graduates enter the industry with access to a wide range of opportunities, which include Finance, Consultative and Management roles
•    CIMA boasts a global network of over 650,000 current and next generation finance professionals*
•    CIMA members (CGMAs) earn an average of £66,000**
•    63% of CIMA students expect to receive a bonus within 12 months of qualifying*

*Source - CIMA

**Source - 2019 Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Salary Survey

Why study with e-Careers

•    We have trained over 575,000 delegates
•    We only use training materials which have been officially approved by CIMA
•    Study at your own pace, where and when it suits you
•    This course includes eLearning, Study Books, Exam Preparation Guides, Pocket Revision Kits, Unlimited Tutor Support and Case Study Familiarisation Workbook
•    We offer Interest-Free Payment Plans
•    Exceptional Pass Rates

What are the CIMA Professional Qualification – Operational Level subject areas?

There are three subject areas in the CIMA Professional – Operational Level:

•    E1 - Managing Finance in a digital world
•    P1 - Management Accounting
•    F1 - Finance Reporting

What are the CIMA Professional Qualification – Management Level subject areas?

There are three subject areas in the CIMA Professional – Management Level:

•    E2 - Managing Performance
•    P2 - Advanced Management Accounting
•    F2 - Advanced Financial Reporting

What are the CIMA Professional Qualification – Strategic Level subject areas?

There are three subject areas in the CIMA Professional – Strategic Level:

•    E3 – Strategic Management
•    P3 – Risk Management
•    F3 – Financial Strategy

CIMA Syllabus

Professional Qualification – Operational Level

Professional Qualification – Management Level

Professional Qualification – Strategic Level

The CIMA exams cover two testing styles: Objective Test and Case Study exam.

CIMA Objective Tests

3 x 90-minute, computer-based Objective Test.

Objective Tests include a range of number entry questions, short multiple-choice questions, drag and drop questions, and more. They will test all component learning outcomes you have covered within this course.

This test is computer-graded, and you will receive a provisional grade of pass or fail immediately. Official results will be sent out within 48 hours.

Your exam can be taken at any Pearson Vue Test Centre around the world, with a choice of 5,000 centres.

CIMA Case Study Examinations

3 x 3-hour Case Study Examinations

Case Study Exams integrate the skills, techniques and knowledge, gained across the subjects covered in all three subjects. These Case Study Exams are available four times a year: Feb, May, Aug & Nov.

The role simulated in these exams covers those of an entry-level Finance Professional (Operational Level), Finance Manager (Management Level) and Senior Finance Manager (Strategic Level).  You will be provided with a simulated context, allowing you to demonstrate you have acquired the necessary knowledge, techniques and mindset for those roles.

These Case Study exams are human marked, and you will receive your results five weeks after the close of the Case Study window on your MY CIMA account.

There are CIMA exemptions for those who have Accounting experience, completed AAT level 4 or who have already completed some CIMA training, so speak to an advisor today to discuss your specific requirement in more detail.

Designatory Letters

Working through your CIMA qualifications and passing the relevant exams will help you to earn the following designatory letters:

Professional Qualification - Operational Level

Completion of this course and necessary exams will result in you receiving the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting and earning the designatory letters CIMA Dip MA.

Professional Qualification - Management Level

Completion of this course and necessary exams will result in you receiving the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting and earning the designatory letters CIMA Adv Dip MA.

Professional Qualification - Strategic Level

Once you have completed this course in full and passed the necessary exams, you can submit your practical experience to CIMA for assessing. The practical experience requirement ( PER) is a necessary part of your CIMA Qualification application process. It compliments your assessments and demonstrates your ability to apply professional knowledge and skills.

PER applications are used to determine whether you have gained enough experience to be awarded Associate membership. This would give you the Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations.

To become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), you require a minimum of three years verified relevant work-based practical experience.