CIMA

Qualified AAT students are exempt from the Certificate Level, and qualified CAT students are exempt from C01 and C02. Other exemptions may be available for other qualifications, but these would need to be agreed directly with CIMA.

The Professional Qualification
The professional qualification is grouped into three main subjects or pillars, Business Management, Management Accounting and Financial Management, across two levels, Managerial and Strategic:

Managerial level
There are 6 papers in this level. Students can sit as many papers as they want in one sitting, and in any order. However, they must have passed all 6 papers before progressing to the Strategic level.

P1 Performance Evaluation
P2 Decision Management
P4 Organisational Management and Information Systems
P5 Integrated Management
P7 Financial Accounting and Tax Principles
P8 Financial Analysis
Completing this level gives students an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.

Strategic level
This comprises three 3-hour papers, which must all be taken together for the first attempt. Re-sits may be taken in any combination and in any order.

P3 Management Risk and Control Strategy
P6 Management Accounting Business Strategy
P9 Management Accounting Strategy
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This is the final assessment which can only be taken once the Strategic level has been successfully completed.

Entry Qualifications
CIMA take a flexible approach to entry qualifications, however, students must be at least 18 years old. Full details can be obtained directly from

Examination Dates
All examinations for the Certificate stage (papers C01 to C05) are organised by Computer Based Examinations with flexible timetabling.

Premier Training Fees
CIMA: Course in a Box Certificate Level (C01 -C05): Elsevier Study Text, Elsevier Exam Practice Kit, Elsevier eSuccessCD, Elsevier Revision Cards, Access to Premier Training website and email tutor support . £95 per paper
Professional Level (P1 - P9): Elsevier Study Text, Elsevier Exam Practice Kit, BPP iLearn CD,Elsevier Revision Cards, Access to Premier Training website and email tutor support. £115 per paper
* CIMA Better Exam Results £12.99
* CIMA Management Accounting Official Terminology £17.99
* = optional items

UK Shipping costs £15.00 per paper (including optional extras if ordered) or £42 for delivery overseas.

Additional items to remember
Please note that in order to achieve the CIMA qualification you will need to join the CIMA as a student member. The following items are payable directly to CIMA and are therefore not included in your course fees:

CIMA registration fee £58
CIMA annual subscription £90
CIMA examination fees:
Certificate level - per paper £41
Management level - per paper £67
Strategic level - per paper £72
TOPCIMA - £92 paper or £130 on PC
CIMA exemption fees:
Certificate level - per paper £41
Management level - per paper £67
Strategic level - per paper £72