Course Description

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting and will be guided through the necessary steps to attain full qualification and achieve the CGMA status.

This course offers numerous benefits, including anticipated minimum salaries of £50,000 and the flexibility to balance studying with your lifestyle.

The levels comprise:

CIMA Professional Qualification - Operational Level (E1, P1, F1)
CIMA Professional Qualification - Management Level (E2, P2, F2)
CIMA Professional Qualification - Strategic Level (E3, P3, F3)

Modules Covered

CIMA Professional Qualification Package Syllabus

Operational Level

E1 - Managing finance in a digital world

Finance function's role
Technology's impact in a digital landscape
Data and information in digital contexts
Finance function's shape and structure
Finance's interaction within organisations

P1 - Management Accounting

Cost accounting for decision-making and control
Budgeting and budgetary control
Short-term commercial decision-making
Risk and uncertainty in the short-term

F1 - Finance Reporting

Regulatory environment of financial reporting
Financial statements
Principles of taxation
Cash and working capital management

Management Level

E2 - Managing Performance

Business models and value creation
People performance management
Project management

P2 - Advanced Management Accounting

Value-creating cost management
Capital investment decision-making
Organisational unit performance management
Risk and control management

F2 - Advanced Financial Reporting

Financing capital projects
Financial reporting standards
Group accounts
Integrated reporting
Financial statements analysis

Strategic Level

E3 - Strategic Management

The strategy process
Analysing the organisational ecosystem
Generating strategic options
Making strategic choices
Strategic control
Digital strategy

P3 - Risk Management

Enterprise risk management
Strategic risk management
Internal controls
Cyber risk management

F3 - Financial Strategy

Financial policy decisions
Sources of long-term funds
Financial risks
Business valuation

Exams

CIMA Objective Tests

Three 90-minute, computer-based objective tests covering all learning outcomes.
Tests include various question formats like number entry, multiple-choice, and drag and drop.
Immediate computer-graded results with official results within 48 hours.
Exams available globally at Pearson Vue Test Centers.

CIMA Case Study Examinations

Three 3-hour case study exams held four times a year.
Simulated role scenarios: Entry-level Finance Professional, Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager.
Assess integration of skills, techniques, and knowledge across subjects.
Results delivered five weeks post-exam closure.

Designatory Letters

Operational Level

Completion leads to CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA).

Management Level

Completion results in CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA).

Strategic Level

Upon completion and passing of exams, practical experience submission for ACMA and CGMA designations is required, requiring a minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.

Accreditation

Fully Accredited

This course is nationally accredited by CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Established in 1919, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) stands as the premier global professional organisation for management accountants. CIMA is dedicated to facilitating the success of both individuals and businesses through the comprehensive utilisation of management accounting, extending beyond mere balance sheet accounting to encompass a holistic understanding of business dynamics.