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The Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) is a global management accounting designation that recognises the competencies and expertise of management accountants who have skills and discipline to drive strong business performance. CGMA is created by joint venture between the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), two of the world’s most prestigious accounting bodies.

www.cgma.org

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, founded in 1919, is the world’s leading and largest professional body of Management Accountants, with more than 218,000 members and students operating in 177 countries, working at the heart of business. CIMA members and students work in industry, commerce, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. The CIMA Professional Qualification produces competent and confident management accounting professionals who drive business success.

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the world’s largest association representing the accounting profession, with more than 394,000 members in 128 countries and a 125-year heritage of serving the public interest. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting.

www.aicpa.org

CGMAs DRIVE BUSINESS SUCCESS

Is innovative and problem solving

Drives key decision making

Promotes dynamic, forward thinking

COMPANIES THAT EMPLOY CGMAs

ABSA

AngloGold Ashanti

Bank of China

British American Tobacco

Barclays Bank

BP

Business Connexion

Citibank

Copperbelt Energy Corporation

Diageo

Discovery

ESKOM

First National Bank

G4S

Genpact

GlaxoSmithKline

Impala Platinum Mines

Imperial Logistics

Indeni Petroleum Refinery

Laurence Sikutwa and Associates

Livingstone City Council

Mediclinic

Multichoice

Nampak Limited

Ndola Lime Limited

Nestlé

Paarl Media

Puma Limited

SABMiller

Shoprite Limited

Siemens

Stanbic Bank Limited

Telkom

Tiger Brands

Toyota

Unilever

Wilderness Tours Limited

Zambia Electricity SupplyCorporation (ZESCO)

Zambian National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC)

Zambian Postal Services Corporation

Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution Company

A FLEXIBLE CAREER WITH HIGH EMPLOYABILITY AROUND THE WORLD

More career options

Advisory consultantBrand consultantBusiness analystBusiness partnerBusiness performance managerChief executive officerChief financial officerEntrepreneurFinance director/controllerFinance managerFinancial accountantHuman resources managerInternal audit managerIT managerManagement accountantManagement consultantMarketing managerOperations directorOperations manager

Jobs in every industry

Agriculture, fishing, forestryBankingDefence and militaryEducation and trainingFinancial servicesHealthcare and insuranceITLegalLeisure and hospitalityManagement consultancyManufacturingMarketing and advertisingMedia and entertainmentNot for profit / charityOil, gas and energyPharmaceutical / medicalPracticeProperty and constructionPublic sectorRecruitmentRetail and FMCGTelecommunicationsTransport and railTravel and tourismUtilities

A WELL PAID CAREERCIMA members and students around the world consistently earn more than the national average. Professionally qualified accountants are in short supply, especially in Africa. This is reflected in the annual average salaries earned by our members and our students.

BOTSWANAP PULA

GHANA¢ CEDI

SOUTH AFRICAR RANDS

NIGERIA NIARA

P 557 000 R906 000

P 212 000

¢36 000

R415 000

UK£ POUNDS

USA$ US DOLLARS

ZAMBIAK KWACHA

ZIMBABWE$ US DOLLARS

£67 000 $194 000 K240 000

£36 000K87 000

$20 000

Members Student

6 225 000

Source: 2013 CIMA Salary Survey

Big data, finance transformation, sustainability and integrated reporting

Updated material

Report attainment of the vision

How do we prepare financial statements?How do we interpret financial statements to understand our performance and to help us make decisions?

Ground the vision in reality

How do we ensure our strategy is realistic?How do we monitor activity to ensure strategy is being implemented effectively?

Articulate a vision

How do we develop strategy?How do we plan for its effective implementation?

2015 SYLLABUS DIAGRAM

STRATEGIC LEVEL

Strategic Case Study Exam

MANAGEMENT LEVEL Management Case Study Exam

AWARD / CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

OPERATIONAL LEVEL

ENTERPRISE PILLAR PERFORMANCE PILLAR FINANCIAL PILLAR

Operational Case Study Exam

AWARD / CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting

ASSESSMENT OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Strategic Management

Project and Relationship Management

Organisational Management

Risk Management

Advanced Management Accounting

Management Accounting

E3

E2

E1

P3

P2

P1

Financial Strategy

F3

Advanced Financial Reporting

Financial Reporting and Taxation

F2

F1

AWARD / Membership of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the CGMA® designation

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VARIED STUDY OPTIONS

CIMA can be studied in a number of different ways to suit your preference and lifestyle.

Tuition classes offer classroom experience, giving you the benefit of qualified lecturers, face to face tutoring and interaction with fellow CIMA students.

Distance learning packages offer you a structured training programme and tutorial support. There are a number of accredited online tuition providers.

Online learning and study resources allow you to study at your own pace. CIMAstudy.com is the official online learning system which takes you step by step through the CIMA qualification. If you are working, you might want to consider asking your employer for support, including financial support and time off to study and sit your exams. Support is given at your employer’s discretion.

Self study by using the CIMA study texts and some of the great, free study support material on our website. We’ve provided help at every level, including past papers, study guides, useful technical articles and an online student network.

CIMA is recognised as a professional body by the South African Qualifications Authority and its designations as well as its qualifications are registered on the South African National Qualifications Framework. It is also recognised by the Public Accountants & Auditors Board of Zimbabwe.

There are benefits offered in South Africa, in the form of tax deductions for employers, should they register you on a learnership.

FLEXIBLE ENTRY ROUTES

School leavers

Masters in Accounting or MBA

Graduates

Professional body member

If you are a school leaver, or over the age of 16 with no qualification, the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting is your starting point.

Enter via our Masters Gateway. You write one assessment that covers the certificate, operational and management levels of the qualification. On passing, you proceed directly to the strategic level.

If you have already completed a degree, there may be elements of the CIMA qualifications that you’ve covered during your degree or other tertiary or professional course of study. CIMA recognises this by awarding exemptions for previous learning. You can check what exemptions you are eligible for on our website.

If your professional body is a member of the International Federation of Accountants, and you qualified by examination, you are eligible for the Professional Gateway. Simply pass one exam to gain entry to the strategic level.

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2015 CIMA syllabus: www.cimaglobal.com/2015

Thought leadership resources: www.cimaglobal.com/Thought-leadership/

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