MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTINGA CAREER ADVANTAGE

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AN ADVANTAGE THROUGHOUT YOUR WHOLE CAREER

Management accountants are highly employable, equipped with a wide variety of skills. Their role in the organisation puts them at the heart of the business. By helping people and businesses to succeed, CIMA is the first choice for employers, with members and students in 176 countries worldwide.

All accountants are not the same. If you went on an expedition and took a financial accountant and a management accountant with you, they would do very different things.

The financial accountant would take photos, buy souvenirs and keep an accurate diary. Afterwards, the financial accountant would write a book of the expedition to look back and share with family and friends, in the same way as they would report on past financial performance.

The management accountant would do all of that and more. They would plan your journey and give you options of where to go; explaining the attractions of different destinations and routes, and what you would need for each alternative. After the expedition the management accountant would encourage you to think about your next expedition, working with you to ensure it would be even more rewarding than the previous one. Management accountants use past experience and information of all kinds, not just financial, to help manage the future of the business.

• Tokeepmakingaprofit*

• Toachievelong-termsuccess:

-meetcustomers’andpartners’needs - contributetosociety - protecttheenvironment

• Linksbusinessandfinance

• Guidesbusinesscriticaldecisions

• Drivesstrongbusinessperformance

• Understandshowthedifferentpartsofthebusiness need to come together

• Communicateswith,andworksin,departmentsacross the business

• Istrustedtodothe‘right’thing

• Measuresperformanceofallkinds,notjustfinancial

• Managesthebusiness’scashandkeepsrecords

• Makescomplexinformationuser-friendly

• Usesinternalandexternaldataandinformation

• Plansforopportunitiesandhelpstosolveproblems

• Continueslearningtokeepup-to-date

• Givesambitiouspeoplerewardingcareersinrespectedbusinesses

• Opensdoorsforpeopletoworkthroughout organisations and across the world

• Makesmembersthefirstchoiceforemployers

• Consultswithemployerstostayup-to-date

• Examinesmanagementaccountingskills

• Setsandsupportsprofessionalstandards

• Producesleadingresearch,toolsandtechniques

• Hostsglobalcommunitiesandnetworkstosupport students and members

• Helpstodrivegrowthandbuildtheworld’seconomies

• Changespeople’slives,throughouttheirwholecareer*Not-for-profitandpublicsectororganisationsalsoneedtoshowvalueformoney

WHAT THE BOARD/MANAGEMENT NEEDS1 HOW A MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT DELIVERS2 HOW CIMA DELIVERS WORLDWIDE3

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING IS MORE THAN YOU THINK

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING +=

It includes and adds value to financial accounting.

ADDED VALUE

ROLEManaging business opportunities

FRAMEWORK

• Evidence• Solutions• Bestpractices• Non-financial

INFORMATION

• Qualitative• Predictive• Externaldata

ANALYSIS Dynamic

FOCUS Forward looking

SKILLS

• Communication• Entrepreneurial• Problemsolving

PERSPECTIVE Strategy

THE CIMA CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING QUALIFICATION

EXEMPTIONS

There may be elements of both the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and the CIMA Professional Qualification that you’ve covered during your degree or other tertiary or professional course of study. This may entitle you to certain exemptions. Please note: exemptions cannot be granted prior to full registration as a CIMA student.

For more information on exemptions, visit: www.cimaglobal.com/CIMAexemptions

ThediagramoppositesetsouttheCIMAProfessionalQualificationsyllabusandtheskillsyoulearnateverylevel. Theentrylevelqualification(atthebottomofthediagram) istheCIMACertificateinBusinessAccounting,whichoffersa solid grounding in the basics of management accounting, financial accounting and business. It is also a stepping stone towardstheCIMAProfessionalQualification.

TheCIMAProfessionalQualificationsyllabusisbuiltonthreespecificlearningpillars:Enterprisepillar,PerformancepillarandFinancial pillar, with each containing three subjects. There are fourdistinctlevelswithintheCIMAProfessionalQualification:operational, management, strategic and professional competence,withinterimqualificationsawardedateachlevel.Each level is progressive and will deliver skills relative to that level.Beforequalifying,candidatesmustalsopassCIMA’sTestofProfessionalCompetenceandfulfilthreeyears’practicalexperiencerequirements.

AWARD – Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

CIMACERTIFICATEINBUSINESSACCOUNTINGPaperC01–FundamentalsofManagementAccounting|PaperC02–FundamentalsofFinancialAccounting|PaperC03–FundamentalsofBusinessMathematics

PaperC04–FundamentalsofBusinessEconomics|PaperC05–FundamentalsofEthics,CorporateGovernanceandBusinessLaw

Enterprise pillar Performancepillar Financial pillar

Strategiclevel PAPER E3 – ENTERPRISE STRATEGY

· Analyse corporate environment (internal / external) · Evaluate strategic options· Manage change· Design and run performance management systems

PAPER P3 – PERFORMANCE STRATEGY

· Evaluate and manage business risk· Manage financial risk· Review, audit and evaluate risk control systems· Apply risk management to IT/IS environment

PAPER F3 – FINANCIAL STRATEGY

· Formulate and evaluate financial strategy · Conduct business or corporate valuation· Model and forecast cash flows and other finances· Advise on mergers, acquisitions and divestments

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PAPER E2 – ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

· Analyse competitive environment· Plan, set up, manage and execute projects· Lead the team· Negotiate and communicate effectively

PAPER P2 – PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

· Advise on product manufacture and pricing· Plan and manage cost for competitive advantage· Design and manage budgeting system· Evaluate performance of organisational units

PAPER F2 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

· Prepare group accounts· Evaluate and apply IFRS· Analyse and interpret financial statements· Prepare CSR reports

AWARD – CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting

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PAPER E1 – ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS

· Awareness of IT/IS issues and environment· Awareness of key marketing issues· Awareness of efficiency and quality issues· Awareness of people management

PAPER P1 – PERFORMANCE OPERATIONS

· Calculate and analyse cost of products· Forecast and budget for organisational activities· Evaluate capital expenditure· Manage short-term finance (e.g. cash)

PAPER F1 – FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

· Prepare basic tax computations· Prepare financial statements for single company· Use IFRS and GAAP· Manage general and other ledger systems

T4 – Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting

Part A

Initial Professional Development – work based practical experience

Part B

Case Study Examination based on pre-seen and unseen material

For more information on study options and local teaching centres, visit: www.cimaglobal.com/studyoptions

Alternatively, contact your local CIMA office at: www.cimaglobal.com/ourlocations

CIMA ENTRY OPTIONS

FormoreinformationaboutentryroutestoCIMA,visit: www.cimaglobal.com/entryroutes

TheroadtoobtainingtheCIMAProfessionalQualificationisopen to all, regardless of educational background. Our flexible entry policy enables anyone with a passion for business the chance to study with CIMA. If you are new to business or accounting studies, you will first need to work towards gainingtheCIMACertificateinBusinessAccounting.

Itisafoundationlevelqualificationwhichwillequipyou with the knowledge you need to progress towards the CIMAProfessionalQualification.

FormoreinformationabouttheCIMACertificateinBusinessAccounting, visit:www.cimaglobal.com/cimacertificate

CIMA gateway routesCIMA’sgatewayroutesallowmembersofrecognisedprofessional accounting bodies and graduates of relevant masters degrees the opportunity to gain certain exemptions and fast track their pursuit of full CIMA membership.

For more information about the criteria and eligibility for anyofthethreegatewayroutescurrentlyavailable,visit:www.cimaglobal.com/CIMAgatewayroutes

STUDY OPTIONS

CIMA offers different study options to suit your preference and life style.

•Tuition classes offer classroom experience, giving you thebenefitofqualifiedlecturers,facetofacetutoring and interaction with fellow CIMA students. •Distance learning packages offer you a structured training

programme and tutorial support. •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 CIMAqualification.

If you are working, you might want to consider asking your employer for support, including financial support and time offtostudyandsityourexams.Supportisgivenatyouremployer’sdiscretion.

Studying for CIMA through a degree programme CIMA has partnered with three UK universities to offer students globally the opportunity to achieve a degree whilealsostudyingtowardstheirCIMAqualification.

Universitiesparticipatingintheschemeare:•ManchesterMetropolitanUniversity•RobertGordonUniversity•MiddlesexUniversity

Formoreinformationaboutthisscheme,visit:www.cimaglobal.com/cimathroughdegree

Entry routes to the CIMA Professional Qualification

CIMACertificateinBusinessAccounting

Relevant degrees in accountancy or business

AccountingTechnicianqualification

Recognised Open University certificates in accounting

CIMAgatewayroutes:

· Professionalgatewayroute

· Masters gateway route

· Management accountant gateway route

CIMA PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

IfyouwanttostudyfortheCIMAProfessionalQualificationwhileworking,it’sagoodideatofindanemployerwhowillsupportyouwhile you study and help you gain valuable workplace experience. Thousands of companies around the world, from multinationals totheneweststart-upsinthepublicandprivatesectors,traintheirstaffwithCIMA.Justsomeofthecompanieswhichmeetourtrainingqualitystandardsarelistedbelow.Forafulllistingofover4,500companies,visit:www.cimaglobal.com/trainingpartners

AccentureAdeccoAfripackAirbusAir ProductsAmerican ExpressArcadia GroupAstraZenecaBAE SystemsBalfour BeattyBarclaysBombardierBPBritish AirwaysBSkyBBUPACapgeminiCapitaCisco SystemsCoca-ColaConocoPhillips

Co-operative GroupDeloitteDeutsche BankDiageoE.ONErnst & YoungEstée Lauder CompaniesFordFujitsu ServicesGlaxoSmithKlineH.J. HeinzHSBCHilton GroupHM Revenue & CustomsIBMInterContinental HotelsJP MorganKellogg’sKerry GroupKimberly-ClarkKraft Foods

KPMGLegal & GeneralLloyds Banking GroupThe Man GroupMarsMcDonaldsMetropolitan Police ServicesMorgan StanleyNational GridNestléNHSO2PepsiCoPhones4uPilkingtonPwCProcter & GambleQinetiQRBSRedwood InternationalRolls-Royce

RWE npowerSainsbury’sScottish WidowsShellSiemensSonyTescoUnileverVodafoneWhitbreadWolseleyWS AtkinsXeroxZurich

LOTS OF EMPLOYERS TRAIN THEIR STAFF WITH CIMALEARN AND EARN

Youcanseehowmuchyoucanexpecttoearn,andthequalificationsyouwillgetasyouprogressthroughtheCIMAProfessionalQualificationsyllabus.Youcanalsoseehowyourinvestmentinstudyingandexams,whichrangesfrom£500to£3,000ateachstagedependingonhowyouwishtostudy,isquicklyrewarded.

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Operational Management Strategic – T4 CIMA member FCMA, CGMACIMA member ACMA, CGMA

Philip SanctoGraduate Finance Executive, Tesco

‘I always knew that I wanted to work in industry as well as study a qualification that is forward thinking and progressive rather than looking at past performance. Unlike other accountancy qualifications, the amount of business emphasis that CIMA has makes it great for anybody pursuing a career in industry.’

Richard Kinney ACMA, CGMACommercial Planning Manager, Twentieth Century Fox

‘The CIMA qualification is highly valued and recognised by top employers around the world. There is no question that it opens a lot of doors and enables you to work at a high level within an organisation.’

Margaret FowlerAdvisor, KPMG LLP

‘Being part of CIMA’s network of qualified business professionals will enhance my credibility and enable me to further my career. Also, with the new joint venture between CIMA and AICPA in the USA, there will be an increased understanding of the qualification globally.’

Sereena MalkaniAssistant Financial Analyst, Sky

‘CIMA gives you the knowledge and skills you need for a career in finance, and is also a great base for those who decide to pursue careers in other sectors such as management consulting, or business in general. At a time where the job market is so competitive, having a globally recognised qualification will definitely aid in setting you apart from other candidates.’

CIMA OPENS DOORS ALL OVER THE WORLD

CIMA makes it possible to have both the security of a professional accountingqualificationandtherewardsandexcitementofbeing abusinessleader.Academically,CIMAisequivalenttoaMastersDegree.*Bythetimeyouqualifyyou’llalsohaveatleastthreeyears’businessexperience.Asyou’reamemberofaprofessionalbody, you will be bound by a strict code of ethics and conduct that gains you the trust of your colleagues. *UKNationalRecognitionInformationCentre

CGMA – the global designation CharteredGlobalManagementAccountant(CGMA)istheglobaldesignationformanagementaccountants,poweredbyAICPA(AmericanInstituteofCertifiedPublicAccountants)andCIMA, twooftheworld’smostprestigiousaccountingorganisations.Oncompletion of the CIMA syllabus and becoming a CIMA member, you are automatically entitled to the CGMA designation, adding global power to your CV, and demonstrating your business acumen, ethics and commitment. For more information, visit:www.cimaglobal.com/CGMAnew