CIMA The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

CIMA (The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) is a leading international accountancy body with a sole focus on business. It is a world leading professional institute that offers an internationally recognised qualification in management accountancy, focusing on accounting in business in both the private and public sectors.

CIMA is the accountancy qualification many employers value most highly. A CIMA qualification is in demand around the world. Our 155,000 members and students work and study in 158 countries. CIMA is recognised around the globe as a sign that you have the skills and standards to make a difference in business - making you marketable across international boundaries and business sectors.

CIMA places you at the heart of business decision-making. CIMA is the only accountancy body that focuses primarily on business needs. With CIMA you will quickly acquire the wider strategic expertise needed for senior management roles.
A CIMA qualification widens your career options both within and outside financial management. Four out of ten members work in areas such as operations management, project management and IT. By choosing CIMA you are taking the first steps towards a dynamic and rewarding career. As a business qualification, it ensures you won’t be a faceless number-cruncher. As a guarantee of high standards, it’ll open doors throughout your career. And with generations of CIMA members in senior management positions, it’s a proven path to high achievement.