CIMA Chartered Management Accounting Qualification 2010

Evolution not revolution

The CIMA syllabus has been revised to keep it fresh and up to date for business in a fast changing world. Changes have been made where necessary and are based on research -particularly with employers. We want to make sure that CIMA continues to provide financially qualified business leaders with broad ranging business and management skills to complement their financial training. The CIMA qualification remains a global quality standard in management accounting. That means you can be sure that CIMA members across the world are trained to the same demanding standards and have the same range of skills. When do the changes start? The new syllabus will be examined for the first time in May 2010. The two syllabi will not run concurrently and the transition from the 2005 syllabus to the new one will not be complicated. All registered CIMA students who have passed exams (or been awarded exemptions) at the managerial level of the CIMA 2005 syllabus before the end of January 2010 will be credited for equivalent papers at the operational and management level in the CIMA 2010 syllabus. There will be a new award after operational level - Diploma in Management Accounting - in addition to the Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting after management level. Test of Professional Competence CIMAs unique Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting brings together practical experience and education. It's the link between being able to do, not just know. There will be two parts to the Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting in the new syllabus: Part A Initial Professional Development Work Based Practical Experience. Part B Case Study Examination. A student will need to complete and pass both sections to pass T4 although they can be completed in any order. To find out more about the new qualification and to view the full syallbus details visit www.cimaglobal.com/cima2010

CIMA Chartered Management Accounting Qualification

The pillar titles in the new syllabus reflect the breadth and depth of management accounting. The new levels allow tailored learning solutions where flexibility is required and deliver a clearer progression strategy for students. This will help employers attract and retain top talent.
Award - Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

T4
Professional competence level

Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting

Part A
Initial Professional Development Work Based Practical Experience.

Part B
Case Study Examination based on pre-seen and unseen material.

Strategic level

Paper E3
Enterprise Strategy

Paper P3
Performance Strategy

Paper F3
Financial Strategy

Award - CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

Management level

Paper E2
Enterprise Management

Paper P2
Performance Management

Paper F2
Financial Management

Award - CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting

Operational level

Paper E1
Enterprise Operations

Paper P1
Performance Operations

Paper F1
Financial Operations

Enterprise pillar

Performance pillar

Financial pillar

Pre-requisite entry requirements (e.g. CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, degrees in business or accounting or AAT Technician/Diploma level).

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