CIMA is the only international professional qualification with a syllabus and examinations that focus solely on the education and training of management accountants in business.

CIMA has a total business focus – 99% of CIMA members and students work in business and not in accountancy practices.  This has enabled us to deliver a new professional qualification with double the focus of any competitor on business management and strategic management accounting. 

Overall we provide more management, more management accounting, more project management and more strategy than any other UK accounting body.

Our syllabus is both practical and innovative. The unique blend of academic training and practical experience continues to provide employers with what they want - Chartered management accountants who have the leading edge skills to drive business growth.  This combination perfectly matches the needs of modern organisations.

CIMA is the voice of over 164,000 members and students in 161 countries. It is responsible for the education and training of management accountants who work in industry, commerce, not-for-profit and public sector organisations.

CIMA Qualifications
CIMA qualifications put you in an ideal position to achieve your goals. You will develop the financial expertise and strategic insight to make key decisions about the future of business.

The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting gives a solid grounding in the basics of accounting and business. It is also a stepping stone towards the CIMA Professional qualification.