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A Career in Accountancy Study in Britain
You're interested in a career in business. You understand the importance of
finance to business strategy and management. You appreciate how figures can be
analysed and interpreted to give an organisation the competitive edge. In short, you know
that your future lies in the business arena. Here are details of the choices
there are available when considering a career In accountancy. So,
which financial management or accounting qualification will give you not just
an excellent start but will continue to help you progress throughout your career? You need look no further than CIMA -
the qualification that's preferred by employers because it is designed specifically
to:
be totally tuned and relevant to the needs of to day's business, giving you
a real understanding of financial and managerial control. deliver an informed and well-rounded view of the whole
organisation. be versatile and flexible, allowing you to move easily from one department
to another. provide you with an international passport to the most rewarding business management careers
world-wide. Have you got what it takes to become a Chartered Management Accountant? If you... have a lively, active mind think and communicate clearly like working as a team are committed to working in a business environment are comfortable with numbers and have the stamina to get through the exams and training . .. then becoming a Chartered Management Accountant will give you a
rewarding and enjoyable career. Minimum Entry Requirements The CIMA qualification is equivalent to a United Kingdom Honours degree and higher.
Therefore, as a general rule you must have: at least five GCSE passes, or local two of the five passes must be at Advanced level two of the five passes must also be in Mathematics and English Language
(not necessarily at Advanced Level) Qualifying Qualifying as a Chartered Management Accountant means studying for the
CIMA qualification and gaining three years' relevant practical experience. There
are 4 Stages to the CIMA syllabus with 4 papers at each Stage. CIMA training is
flexible allowing you to study at your own pace and time, scheduling your
examinations alongside your other commitments. at Stages I, 2 and 3 - you can sit up to six examination papers at a time,
subject to timetable constraints. at Stage 4 - you are expected to demonstrate your professional competence, and are therefore
required to take all four papers. CIMA also lets you choose how you study and whilst methods of study will
vary from country to country, they may include classes, distance learning and
sandwich block release. With students and members in over 100 countries world-wide and offices in Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom,
Zambia and Zimbabwe, CIMA is a truly global organisation. Wherever you are in the world contact CIMA via e-mail, fax, phone or mail to find
out more about becoming a Chartered Management Accountant. Author Andrea Cowgill The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
Contact: The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 26 Chapter Street
+44 (0)20 7663 5441, Fax +44 (0)20 7663 5442 |
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