CIMA Advanced Diploma: Management Accounting (CIMA ADV DIP MA)

AIEOverviewManagement Accounting has been identified as one of 2018/2019 most in demand position within the financial sector (Careerjunction, April ’18) both locally and internationally, the CIMA designation, being the most requested pre-requisite skill.

Congratulations on successfully completing the CIMA operational and management level examinations! You are only four papers away from completing your CIMA exams! On successful completion of the programme, students are awarded with CIMA Advanced Diploma in Manage-ment Accounting (CIMA ADV DIP MA).Upon completing the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Business Accounting you will be able to enrol for your CIMA Strategic Level. The focus of Strategic level is on the long term and setting the strategy for the business.

• A South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a good understanding of English and Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy OR Adequate working experience.• If you hold a Master ’s or MBA in Accounting, you can take the accelerated Master ’s Gateway route to the CIMA Professional Qualification.

Admission Requirements

Upon successful completion you will receive your:• CIMA Advanced Diploma In Management Accounting (CIMA ADV DIP MA)• National Diploma: Management Accounting, NQF6, SAQA ID 24406

1. Upon completing the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Business Accounting you will be able to enrol for your CIMA Strategic Level. The focus of Strategic level is on the long term and setting the strategy for the business.2. By becoming a CIMA member you will join the world’s largest professional body of management accountants. You will be able to use the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation and be part of a truly global network, making international transferability a no effort exercise.

3. The CGMA designation is powered by two of the world’s leading accounting bodies – CIMA and AICPA. It aims to establish management accounting as the most valued profession in business worldwide.4. Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies.

5. Job placement assistance through our industry network and online recruitment portal, exclusively available to AIE graduates. Visit www.recruitgraduates.co.za for more.

International Alliances/Progression Options (As per CIMA website) CIMA members have access to a number of strategic alliances, including: • Recognition from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants[15]• An accelerated route to Associateship of the Association of Corporate Treasurers[10]• A mutual recognition agreement with the Society of Management Accountants of Canada[11]• A mutual recognition agreement with CPA Australia[12]• A strategic alliance with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia[13]• A joint qualification program with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants[14]• MOU with Institute of Cost Accountants of India• Strategic Alliance with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP)• An accelerated route to the CGMA designation for members of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

Features & Benefits

Duration

• Full Time• Part Time• Online

Mode of Delivery

Full Time • 12 months (10 Sessions/Week, 2:00 hours each, +- 2 ½ day/week, class times are between 08:30 & 16:00) • All credits are achieved via your study duration at the institute, studio time and project-based assignments.

*Sessions will be grouped together to lower cost of traveling, however, in some cases classes may not follow this convention and schedules are subject to change.

Online & Part Time • Part Time = 12 months (2 Hours/week, every 2nd Saturday 08:00 - 14:00)• Online = 12 Months (Online live Q&A or structured classes, 2 Hours/week, 18:00 - 20:00) • Credits are obtained through a combination of live virtual classes, pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks. 

For more information, please contact a student advisor:

Gauteng: 011 262 5115 l Cape Town: 021 202 7890info@aie.ac l www.aie.ac

What you get

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Study Kit

Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:

• Free WIFI (10GB/Month, On Campus only).    • ICB Approved and Accredited textbooks for all subjects.   • Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter, and Getting Started Guide.    • Access to our myAIE student portal and student support team via phone, email and tickets.  

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Account Manager R143 000 - R568 000

Financial Manager R359 000 - R1 000 000

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Account Manager £19 000 - £40 000

Financial Manager £36 000 - £62 000UKSA

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For more information, please contact a student advisor:

Gauteng: 011 262 5115 l Cape Town: 021 202 7890info@aie.ac l www.aie.ac

Project and Relationship Management: Advanced Management Accounting:

AIE (Academic Institute of Excellence) has been granted provisional registration as a private college in terms of Section 31(3) of the CET Act and Regulation 12(4), with registration number2018/FE07/003 for a period of three years.

Course Regulatory Information

• Introduction to strategic managment and assessing the global enviroment 30%• The human aspects of the organtion20%• Managing relationships20%• Managing change through projects30%

You will learn how to:• Develop a holistic approach to managing organisations from external and internal perspectives• Implement organisational strategy through people, projects, processes and relatioships.

Advanced Financial Reporting:

• Cost planning and analysis for competitive advantage 25%• Control and performance management of responsibility centres 30%• Long-term decision making 30%• Management control and risk 15%

You will learn how to:• Analyse, plan and manage costs to support the implementation of the organisation’s strategy• Manage and control the performance of business units within the organisation in line with short-term budgets and long-term strategy• Make investment decisions, taking into account the risks related with such decisions

• Cost planning and analysis for competitive advantage 25%• Control and performance management of responsibility centres 30%• Long-term decision making 30%• Management control and risk 15%

You will learn how to:• Analyse, plan and manage costs to support the implementation of the organisation’s strategy• Manage and control the performance of business units within the organisation in line with short-term budgets and long-term strategy• Make investment decisions, taking into account the risks related with such decisions

• Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)• Business Managers• Management Accountant• Finance Manager• Cost Accountant• Business Analyst• Management Consultant• CFO