The CIMA Syllabus and how is it different? The aim of the CIMA syllabus is to prepare students to become Chartered Management Accountants. The syllabus therefore covers all the topics that are relevant to management accounting, and also covers various aspects of general and business management, and teaches students the skills that they will need […]

What is an Exemption? If a student is granted an exemption, it means that he or she does not need to write the particular exam(s) for which he/she was exempted in order to obtain a qualification. Exemptions are usually granted on the basis of relevant prior studies. The purpose of granting exemptions is to reduce […]

Here you will find out about how the exemption process for CIMA works in detail. How do I apply for exemptions? There quite a few ways to get exemption. You can get exemptions based on your successful completion of many different relevant qualifications. Each of these must be looked at by CIMA and they will then decide […]

Essentially, the ACCA and CIMA qualifications are very similar. However, there are a few differences between the two. The general focus of ACCA is on financial accounting, while the general focus of CIMA is on management accounting. Which route you choose will depend largely on what you are planning to do once you are fully […]

A CIMA qualification enables you to apply for positions all over the world. In addition, you are not limited as to which industry you can choose to work in, as Chartered Management Accountants have skills that are required across all industries. You also have the option of working in either the private sector, the public […]

The CIMA syllabus is designed to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to become Chartered Management Accountants. As such, the syllabus focuses not only on financial accounting, but on other aspects of business, finance and management. The CIMA syllabus is diverse in the sense that it prepares students for various […]

Asking whether CIMA or ACCA is the easier qualification is a very subjective question. Both are excellent internationally-recognised qualifications, but each prepares students for different roles. While there are many similarities between the two, CIMA and ACCA qualifications focus on different aspects of accounting and finance.   CIMA: CIMA qualifications prepare students for working in […]

Both CIMA qualifications and ACCA qualifications prepare students for well-paying jobs, including jobs at a senior management level for those who have the necessary experience. However, the salary that you can expect to earn will depend more on factors such as your job role, the company that you work for, the industry that you work […]

ACCA – What does it stand for? The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an international body for professional accountants. The qualifications that it offers are regarded as prestigious and versatile, and are globally held in high esteem.   ACCA qualifications generally provide students with access to a wide range of complex and interesting […]

Both CIMA and ACCA are professional bodies for accounting professionals. CIMA is the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, while ACCA is the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. CIMA and ACCA both have qualifications in accounting and finance. ACCA focuses mainly on financial accounting, whereas CIMA is more diverse, and deals with financial accounting as well […]