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CIMA Practice Exams and Online Course: A Comparison

The CIMA official study guide is CIMA connect. Since the new exam format, there is a new product called CIMAstudy.com which works as the online test prep with much better performance tracking functions. The CIMAstudy platform is run by Kaplan. Third Party CIMA Study Materials Kaplan and BPP are the two biggest providers apart from […]

How Hard is the CIMA Exam? 3 Ways to Find Out the Difficulty

Before you embark on your journey towards this prestigious professional qualification, it is wise to gauge the CIMA exam difficulty compared to other exams. Is it worth your time, money and effort? Let’s take a closer look. (CIMA in this website refers to Chartered Institute of Management Accountant. For Certified Investment Management Analyst, please click […]

CIMA Syllabus 2019: Operational, Management and Strategic Exam Levels

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The CIMA exam is very comprehensive, aiming to be one mile wide AND one mile deep. Potential candidates should take a closer look at the CIMA syllabus and make sure this is something they are willing to commit to in the next 3-4 years. In addition to this existing standard for CIMA, we are also […]

CIMA Exam Fees: Complete Cost Breakdown (2 Scenarios)

Since CIMA qualification is long and involves a lot of steps, the CIMA exam fees and cost structure is complicated. I attempt to present a simplified picture based on the profile of typical candidates. CIMA Exam Fees for Aspiring CIMAs with Accounting Background These are candidates who can skip the Cert BA and directly join […]

How Many Exams in CIMA? It Depends on Your Education Level

We cover the number of exams required in the CIMA exam structure post, but since this is one of the most frequently asked questions, I’d like to explain it slightly differently here. (CIMA in this website refers to Chartered Institute of Management Accountant. For Certified Investment Management Analyst, please click here.) How Many Exams in […]

CIMA Exam Blog: 20 Most Popular Topics according to My Readers

Here is a collection of our CIMA Exam blog posts, providing answers to the most common questions from aspiring CIMA students. (CIMA in this website refers to Chartered Institute of Management Accountant. For Certified Investment Management Analyst, please click here.) CIMA Prerequisites What to consider before jumping in: How do I apply for the CIMA […]

CIMA Exam Structure: How Many Papers are there in CIMA?

The CIMA exam structure adopts the typical UK approach, which is quite different from the US style that you will see in CPA, CMA and CIA. (CIMA in this website refers to Chartered Institute of Management Accountant. For Certified Investment Management Analyst, please click here.) The CIMA Exam Structure In order to take the CIMA […]

CIMA Exam Centres: Where is the Nearest Location?

The CIMA exam centres are in fact testing sites run by Pearson VUE, an electronic exam administrator that runs computerized tests for different professions around the world. The Certified Internal Auditor Exam, for example, is also run by Pearson VUE. There are 500+ testing centers available in most days of the year. Now that the […]

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: Is the Qualification Worth It?

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CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting: An Overview The Certificate in Business Accounting, or Cert BA, is the first step towards your CIMA designation: Cert BA Prerequisite There is no prerequisite for the Cert BA, but you are required to have a good knowledge in English and Mathematics. In order to obtain this certificate, follow this […]

How to Apply for CIMA? Registration in 3 Simple Steps

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In this article, we’ll show you, step-by-step, on how to apply for CIMA – as student and as exam candidate. (CIMA in this website refers to Chartered Institute of Management Accountant. For Certified Investment Management Analyst, please click here.) How to Apply for CIMA in 3 Steps Step 1: Register as a CIMA Student This […]

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