Course Description
Upon finishing this course, you'll possess the capability to render decisive financial judgments. You'll adeptly collaborate with your team to expedite the conversion of medium-term projects into actionable and attainable plans, utilising data and accounting software and technology.
Upon the successful completion of the requisite Case Study coursework and assessments, you will be awarded the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting. Subsequently, you'll earn the designation "CIMA Dip MA" to append to your name.
At The AIM Group, we offer two CIMA qualifications: the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and the comprehensive CIMA Professional Qualification, which encompasses the Operational Level, Management Level, and Strategic Level.
Modules Covered
CIMA Professional Qualification Operational Level Syllabus
E1: Managing Finance in a Digital Environment
- The role of the finance function
- Technology in the digital era
- Data and information management in a digital context
- Framework and organisation of the finance function
- Collaboration of finance with the organisation
P1: Management Accounting
- Cost accounting for decision-making and control
- Budgeting and budgetary control
- Short-term commercial decision-making
- Risk and uncertainty in short-term scenarios
F1: Financial Reporting
- Regulatory framework of financial reporting
- Preparation of financial statements
- Taxation principles
- Management of cash flow and working capital
CIMA Professional Qualification Operational Level Exam
The CIMA exams feature two assessment formats: Objective Test and Case Study Exam.
Objective Test:
- A 90-minute, computer-based exam for the Operational Level.
- Includes various question types such as number entry, multiple-choice, and drag and drop.
- Tests all learning outcomes covered in the course.
- Provides immediate provisional pass/fail grades, with official results issued within 48 hours.
- Offered at over 5,000 Pearson Vue Test Centers worldwide.
Case Study:
- Concludes the Operational Level with an integrated examination of skills, techniques, and knowledge acquired across the three subjects.
- Administered four times annually: February, May, August, and November.
- Simulates the role of an entry-level Finance Professional, providing a context to showcase acquired knowledge, techniques, and mindset.
- Marked by a tutor, with results available five weeks after the Case Study window closes on the MY CIMA account.
CIMA offers exemptions for individuals with relevant accounting experience, completion of AAT Level 4, or prior completion of CIMA training. Contact an advisor to explore your specific requirements further.
Accreditation
This course is nationally accredited by CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Benefits
- Fully accredited courseware
- Tutor Support Included
- Study anytime, anywhere
Eligibility
This course offers significant value if you possess prior accounting experience, have completed the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting program, or hold AAT Level 4 certification.
If you meet any of the aforementioned criteria, pursuing the CIMA Professional Qualification Operational Level (E1, P1, F1) will set you on the path to obtaining the esteemed CIMA CGMA designation.
Interested in becoming a Management Accountant or Business Accountant? Enroll in this course to earn your globally recognized CIMA qualification.
