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Approved CIMA Exam Calculator (+ My Recommendation)
Are you wonder which CIMA exam calculator is approved to use on the actual day? CIMA provides a list for easy reference:
The following scientific calculators are permitted:
- Casio FX models
- Sharp EL531XTexas Instruments TI-30X
- Hewlett Packard HP 10S or HP 300S+
The following financial calculators are permitted:
- Hewlett Packard – HP 10bII
- Texas Instruments – TI BA II Plus
- Sharp – Sharp EL733A
- Casio – Casio FC 100V
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there an approved CIMA exam calculator list?
The CIMA wants to make sure that the calculators you bring along is not programmable. In the past, there has been instances where candidates (in CIMA or other professoinal exams) used such calculators and gained an unfair advantage in the exam.
Even for the approved calculators, the exam administrator may reset them prior to the exam.
How happens if I forget to bring a calculator? Can I borrow one on site?
You can use the computer-based calculator on screen. While some Pearson VUE centres may have calculators available, they have no obligation to lend to you, and the calculators there are very basic.
You can practice using the computer-based calculator by downloading the practice exam tutorial from the Pearson VUE site.
My CIMA Exam Calculator Recommendation
Among the CIMA approved calculators, I recommend Texas Instrument – TI BA II Plus. This calculator is approved in different accounting and finance professional exams (including the CFA exam). It is also affordable and easy to use.
For Your Further Reading
- Other common CIMA exam questions from my readers
- CIMA calculator guideline
About the Author Stephanie Ng
I am the author of How to Pass The CPA Exam (published by Wiley) and the publisher of this and several accounting professional exam prep sites.
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