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Eager to kick off your career as a financially qualified business leader of the future, and to progress quickly? Studying CIMA after school is a strong career move. A professional qualification with CIMA could see you break into some exciting industries including fashion, sport, travel, media or publishing. And that’s just for starters. CIMA, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, creates and shapes the management accountants that big name companies crave.
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You don’t need a degree to start your CIMA studies. If you want to bypass university and head straight for the world of business, you can go straight into our entry-level qualification – the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. How impressive would that look on your CV? Then you have the option to progress onto the CIMA Professional Qualification, joining the ranks of international business leaders that have gone before you. The sky really is your limit.
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nse career Management accountants don’t fit the stereotype of number crunchers and bean counters. In fact, quite the opposite. Nowadays, wherever there’s an important business decision to be made, there’s a cool headed management accountant in the thick of things. Ever wondered who decides on the price per song on iTunes and how? Or why festival tickets work out more expensive for one day than for the whole weekend? Chartered Management Accountants are at the heart of all strategic decisions that are key to business success. They work out how much and how many and get results by looking at trends and behaviour. They operate in all types of organisations. They have top jobs often becoming managing directors and chief executives, with many running their own businesses. One of the companies I look after is a football sports agency, so we deal in the transfer activity and contract negotiations of professional footballers. I’m a massive football fan so really enjoy working in this environment every day. Samuel Hill, Group Financial Controller, Formation Asset Management Ltd
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So what makes the CIMA qualification so special? It’s rooted in real world business needs, preparing people like you to work at the heart of strategic decision making as a management accountant. With leading employers and course providers on board, we’ll support you to take your place in the action packed world of business.
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The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting provides a solid grounding in the basics of management accounting, business and finance; preparing you to progress to the professional qualification. The certificate level is made up of five computer based exams, which can be taken at any time throughout the year, designed to be flexible to suit your lifestyle. For further information on the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, please visit www.cimaglobal.com/certificate
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Fundamentals of Management Accounting
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
Fundamentals of Business Economics
Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
Basic costing
Regulatory framework
Economic environment
Elements of contract
Budgets Accounting and cost systems
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Preparing accounts Accounting systems and controls
Basic maths Probability Financial maths Forecasting
Analysis for business decisions Market economy and role of government
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As a newly qualified Chartered Management Accountant you can expect to earn circa £46,000.* How incredible is that? With CIMA being recognised around the world, it is a truly global qualification that can, quite literally, see your career take off. *CIMA UK members salary survey 2010, average salary including bonus
Company law Administration and finance Applying legal knowledge
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y t r a p e to th Jonathan Power had planned to go to Leeds University after leaving school. But a week after finishing his A-levels everything changed when he saw a job advert in the local paper for a trainee management accountant with NestlÊ. After completing my A-levels I made the decision to begin CIMA immediately, joining a blue-chip company to do my training. As well as accelerating my career a few years I also avoided building up a mountain of student debt. I’m now managing the analysis team at Iron Mountain and have never looked back. Jonathan Power, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Iron Mountain Despite achieving A-levels in accountancy and law, Sarah had never planned to go to university. She wanted to fast track her career and has managed to gain four years experience and progress to a higher level role in the time it would have taken her to complete a degree. Studying CIMA, straight from school, has given me the opportunity to secure an amazing role, in a dynamic multi-national company, working in a fantastic environment among 10ft sharks, otters and tropical fish. All without the worry of student debt. CIMA has made my future bright and the world my oyster. Sarah Young, Assistant to Group Accountant, Deep Sea Leisure Ltd
and my next mov e Ready to step it up a notch? Register today to become a CIMA student and you can start studying CIMA almost straight away if you want to. Not only this, but you will also gain access to your own personal area of the CIMA website. This is where the leaders of tomorrow (yes that’s you) can gain valuable information to kick start your international career in business. Or if you want to head to university and study for a degree first, then check out how carefully choosing your subjects can help you fast-track through the CIMA qualification. If you fancy earning while you learn, there are many employers who will sponsor you to study the CIMA Professional Qualification.
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