About CIMA
CIMA, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - is the only professional body to focus solely on the education and training of management accountants in business.
The CIMA qualification is an internationally recognised professional qualification in management accountancy. Our syllabus and examinations are dedicated to developing the financial, non financial and managements skills needed to sustain organisational success.
CIMA is the voice of 164,000 members and students in over 161 countries and is recognised by employers and fellow professionals as the source of the premier business qualification with a finance focus.
So what are management accountants?
There are two distinct types of accountant: Financial accountants and chartered management accountants. Financial accountants traditionally focus on audit, tax and reporting on past performance. Chartered management accountants, meanwhile, look forward.
CIMA chartered management accountants are at the forefront of business planning, strategy and change across the sectors - industry, commerce, public sector and not-for-profit organisations. CIMA works with some of the world’s leading employers and course providers to educate, qualify and support first-class financial managers.
The strength of the CIMA qualification and our reputation amongst individuals and employers is reflected in the ever higher numbers of students recruited worldwide.
Our purpose
The ever greater employability of CIMA members.
Our vision
CIMA members driving the world’s successful organisations.
Our mission
To be the first choice for employers in the qualification and development of professional accountants in business.
