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START YOUR CAREER IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING.

Welcome to the world of management accounting, a profession where the
opportunities are as open-ended as you want them to be.

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On this pageWhat does a management accountant do?What sets a management
accountant apart from a traditional accountant?The value management accountants
bring to business Where can a career in accounting take me?How CIMA® helped my
career - Anthony Murphy, CFO at Tandem BankHow do I become a management
accountant?Who can qualify with CIMA?Why qualify as a CGMA with CIMA?Which
learning and assessment route should I take?Am I eligible for exemptions? Start
your registration


WHAT DOES A MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT DO?

Officially, management accountants help businesses worldwide manage their
finances. But, in reality, there’s so much more to it. They are business
leaders, innovators, decision-makers and forecasters. They don’t work in just
one industry or role. You’ll find management accountants in all kinds of
companies, public and private, big and small.

Day to day, they interpret financial data, prepare reports and use business
knowledge to help management make decisions. They’re always looking to the
future and figuring out ways to improve things for the company.

In short — they’re pretty important.

 


WHAT SETS A MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT APART FROM A TRADITIONAL ACCOUNTANT?




MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS

 * Analyse data, forecasts and budgets to help leaders make decisions.
 * Create reports to be used internally.
 * Compile information looking at the future, not the past.
 * Are responsive — whatever information the business needs, they’ll provide it.
 * Measure operational, as well as financial, performance.
 * Can focus on specific parts of the business.
 * Look at qualitative and quantitative data.

 




TRADITIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

 * Analyse past financial performance, usually for regulatory reporting.
 * Create reports to satisfy external regulations.
 * Are regulated — reports are in line with prescribed requirements.
 * Measure financial data only.
 * Focus on the entire organisation.
 * Compile data as set points of the year, according to legislation.
 * Look at quantitative data only.




THE VALUE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS BRING TO BUSINESS

Management accountants have a multifaceted role to play, whichever sector or
company they work for. Here are a few of the things they bring to the table.

 


THEY ARE BUSINESS LEADERS

As a management accountant, you’ll understand how your organisation works.
You’ll know its business model, strategic context and competitive position
inside out. That, combined with your first-class leadership skills, means you
play a vital role in any business. 




THEY ARE INNOVATION ADVISORS

For a business to thrive, it needs to adapt to keep pace as the world changes
constantly. As a management accountant, you’ll grab every opportunity for
innovation and help drive future success.




THEY ARE DECISION-MAKERS

By combining financial and non-financial data, you’ll paint a complete picture
of the business. You’ll use that in-depth analysis to make decisions and pursue
business success at the highest level.




THEY ARE FORECASTERS

Management accountants focus on the future. You’ll gather information and
analyse statistics to spot trends and help make strategic decisions – from
improving internal efficiencies to tackling market expansion. 



Where can a career in accounting take me?


WHERE CAN A CAREER IN ACCOUNTING
TAKE ME?




CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The chief financial officer is part of the executive management team who
develops the financial well-being of the organisation. They are accountable for
financial planning, operations, and risk management, requiring a detailed, wider
range of knowledge.


FINANCE MANAGER

In large organisations, the finance manager role may be concerned with strategic
analysis, while in smaller companies, a finance manager may be responsible for
the collection and preparation of accounts. A finance manager is typically a
fully qualified chartered accountant.  


MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Management consultants advise organisations on how they might implement
strategic decisions or improve performance. They need to be aware of every
aspect of an organisation and have strong commercial acumen, project management
skills and analytical prowess. 


MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Management accountants understand business and finance, using this knowledge to
interpret financial data and make informed strategic decisions. They often work
closely with senior stakeholders to help drive growth, with typical activities
including budgeting and forecasting, profit and loss reporting and balance sheet
analysis. Once you’ve got CIMA’s® CGMA® Professional Qualification, you’ll be a
Chartered Global Management Accountant, able to use the CGMA designation after
your name.


FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

Finance business partners are commercially aware with strong communication and
leadership skills. They work alongside different departments, using analysis and
insights to support and advise all strategic and operational decision-making. To
excel as a finance business partner, you need core finance skills and the
ability to clearly and concisely articulate financial information. This role
makes it possible to progress to more senior positions such as finance manager,
finance director or financial controller.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Every organisation needs someone to report on its financial position. That’s
where a financial accountant comes in. They provide accurate information to
budget holders and external parties to fulfil regulatory requirements. The next
step on the career ladder for a financial accountant is to become a finance
manager.

 

 


BUSINESS ANALYST

 If you’ve got top analytical skills, you could make a good business analyst.
They use their skills to build financial models that support commercial
decision-making by the senior team. As well as financial modelling, business
analysts will take on risk management, so they’re often fully qualified
accountants.


ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Being an accounts assistant will expose you to a wide range of accountancy
duties including preparing financial statements and accounts, processing expense
claims and invoices, managing ledgers and preparing VAT returns. This role is a
great springboard into becoming a financial accountant or management accountant,
as you have a solid foundation in finance.




HOW CIMA® HELPED MY CAREER - ANTHONY MURPHY, CFO AT TANDEM BANK




HOW DO I BECOME A MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT?

To practice as a management accountant, you’ll need a relevant professional
qualification. There are several qualification providers, but CIMA is the global
leader in management accountancy training. Our qualifications are current,
innovative and lead to Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) status, the
only globally recognised designation for management accountants.

 

Anyone can study with CIMA to become a CGMA. How you get started depends on your
existing qualifications. Use the tabs below to find the starting point that’s
right for you

I have little or no experience or qualifications

If you don’t have much work experience or any related qualifications, but know
that you want to develop a career in business, the CIMA Certificate in Business
Accounting (Cert BA) is a great place to start. 

The Cert BA helps students with little or no accounting experience unleash their
business potential.

Teaching core skills beyond simple accounting, the syllabus is the perfect
stepping stone towards a career in business and finance.

A qualification in its own right, the Cert BA is also an entry route into the
CIMA Professional Qualification. Once you complete both qualifications, you’ll
be awarded the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.

More about the Cert BA
I have some experience or qualifications

If you have a combination of work experience and a relevant degree in business
and finance, you could jump straight into studying the CGMA Professional
Qualification to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

Recognised all over the world, the CGMA Professional Qualification focuses on
employability, offering a syllabus that is truly competency-based. 

You’ll develop the technical and leadership skills employers are looking for,
showing them that you not only have the knowledge, competencies and skills of a
CGMA.

 

More about the CIMA Professional Qualification

If you don’t have much work experience or any related qualifications, but know
that you want to develop a career in business, the CIMA Certificate in Business
Accounting (Cert BA) is a great place to start. 

The Cert BA helps students with little or no accounting experience unleash their
business potential.

Teaching core skills beyond simple accounting, the syllabus is the perfect
stepping stone towards a career in business and finance.

A qualification in its own right, the Cert BA is also an entry route into the
CIMA Professional Qualification. Once you complete both qualifications, you’ll
be awarded the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.

More about the Cert BA


WHO CAN QUALIFY WITH CIMA?

CIMA is open to everyone, no matter what qualifications or professional
experience you have. Here are the different ways you could start your CIMA
journey.

School leavers


STARTING AS A SCHOOL LEAVER

Get a world-renowned finance qualification and become a Chartered Global
Management Accountant – no degree necessary. Here’s how to study with CIMA
straight from school or college. 

 


HOW DOES STUDYING WITH CIMA AS A SCHOOL LEAVER WORK?

You can start your journey to becoming a management accountant as soon as you
leave school with either the CGMA Certificate in Business Accounting or a CIMA
Apprenticeship (if you live in England), no matter your exam results.

The Certificate in Business Accounting is a formal qualification in its own
right. You’ll learn vital business and accounting skills, and it’s open to
anyone, as well as a formal entry route into the CGMA Professional
Qualification. And once you’ve completed that, you’ll be able to call yourself a
Chartered Global Management Accountant. All without masses of student debt.

Undergraduates/Graduates


STARTING AS AN UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE

Whether you’re still at university or launching your business career, the CGMA
Professional Qualification can give your degree the edge.


HOW DOES STUDYING WITH CIMA AS AN UNDERGRADUATE WORK? 

You can begin your journey to CGMA status and get a head start on your career,
all while you’re still at university. 

Look for a CIMA-incorporated degree programme to start studying the CGMA
Professional Qualification as part of your degree. This fantastic opportunity
gives your career a leg-up, and you’ll graduate with dual honours. 

Alternatively, you could do a course that’s part of the CIMA registered student
programme. You’ll be signed up as a CGMA candidate as part of your degree and
get help finding a job where you’ll be supported towards CIMA membership.

 


HOW DOES STUDYING WITH CIMA AS A GRADUATE WORK? 

Already graduated? You can study with CIMA whatever your degree is in. But if
you’ve already completed a relevant degree, such as accounting or business, you
could be entitled to exemptions from some of CIMA’s CGMA Exams — allowing you to
qualify sooner than you think.

Postgraduates


STARTING AS A POSTGRADUATE

Hold an MBA or Master’s in Accounting? You could fast-track your way to CGMA
status with the Master’s Gateway.

 


HOW DOES STUDYING WITH CIMA AS A POSTGRADUATE WORK?

If you have a relevant master’s degree in accounting, finance or an MBA
(Accounting Major), you may be eligible for accelerated entry routes, allowing
you to start higher up within the CGMA Professional Qualification at the
Management Level. 

If you hold an MBA (Accounting Major) or Master’s in Accounting you could be
eligible for the CIMA Master’s Gateway bundle. Entry to the Master’s Gateway is
£425. This covers your CIMA registration fee, first year’s subscription, one
attempt at the exam (valid for two years), the Digital Mindset Pack and
exclusive access to a highly discounted CIMA Study Masters Gateway learning
bundle.

Once you pass the Management Case Study exam, you can move on to the Strategic
level — the last level of the CGMA Professional Qualification on the path to
earning the CGMA designation.

Members of an IFAC Body


STARTING AS A MEMBER OF AN IFAC BODY

Members of IFAC professional bodies can join the Professional Gateway, an
accelerated entry route to the CGMA Professional Qualification.


HOW DOES STUDYING WITH CIMA AS A MEMBER OF AN IFAC BODY WORK?

If you’re a member or passed finalist of an examining professional body that is
part of the International Federation of Professional Accountants (IFAC), you
will be eligible for exemptions allowing you to progress faster through the CGMA
Professional Qualification.

Depending on your professional qualification, you may also be eligible for the
Professional Gateway.

To see whether you’re eligible for this fast-track route, use our exemptions
calculator to check if your existing qualification lets you bypass exams at the
Operational and Management levels of the Professional Qualification.

Entry to the Professional Gateway is £425. This covers your CIMA registration
fee, first year’s subscription and one attempt at the exam (valid for two
years).

Once you pass the Management Case Study exam, you can move on to the Strategic
level — the last level of the CGMA Professional Qualification on the path to
earning the CGMA designation.

 

AAT Members


STARTING AS AN AAT MEMBER

Delve deeper into the topics you’ve covered during AAT and work towards becoming
a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with fast-track entry into the
CGMA Professional Qualification. 


HOW DOES STUDYING WITH CIMA AS AN AAT MEMBER WORK?

Think CGMA are the four letters you’d like after your name? Your AAT
qualification can get you there faster.

If you’ve completed the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting — good news. You
can skip the Certificate in Business Accounting and jump straight into studying
the CIMA Professional Qualification.

If you hold the AAT Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma, you can start with
the Certificate in Business Accounting. It’s an entry route to the CGMA
Professional Qualification.

We’ve removed exam exemption fees, so you’ll pay nothing to have your learning
with AAT recognised. We’ll even fast-track your exemptions application. And with
over 50% off your AAT subscription while you’re studying with CIMA, you’ll be
able to enjoy the best of both memberships.

 

 


STARTING AS A SCHOOL LEAVER

Get a world-renowned finance qualification and become a Chartered Global
Management Accountant – no degree necessary. Here’s how to study with CIMA
straight from school or college. 

 


HOW DOES STUDYING WITH CIMA AS A SCHOOL LEAVER WORK?

You can start your journey to becoming a management accountant as soon as you
leave school with either the CGMA Certificate in Business Accounting or a CIMA
Apprenticeship (if you live in England), no matter your exam results.

The Certificate in Business Accounting is a formal qualification in its own
right. You’ll learn vital business and accounting skills, and it’s open to
anyone, as well as a formal entry route into the CGMA Professional
Qualification. And once you’ve completed that, you’ll be able to call yourself a
Chartered Global Management Accountant. All without masses of student debt.

Why qualify as a CGMA with CIMA?


WHY QUALIFY AS A CGMA WITH CIMA?


EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO JOBS

Thousands of finance, business and management jobs are added to our Global
Career Hub daily.


UNLOCK THE GLOBAL JOB MARKET

The CGMA designation is recognised worldwide, in every industry. Thousands of
companies train their people with CIMA, from multinationals to start-ups, in
private and public sectors.


BOOST YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL

CGMA candidate average salary £32,000 GBP 

CGMA designation holder £66,000 GBP 


SAY HELLO TO 657,000 NEW COLLEAGUES

Our partnership with the American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA®) means we have
hundreds of thousands of members worldwide, all forming one active community.
They’ll give you guidance, support and advice throughout your career.


EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO JOBS

Thousands of finance, business and management jobs are added to our Global
Career Hub daily.


UNLOCK THE GLOBAL JOB MARKET

The CGMA designation is recognised worldwide, in every industry. Thousands of
companies train their people with CIMA, from multinationals to start-ups, in
private and public sectors.



WHICH LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT ROUTE SHOULD I TAKE?

Shape your studies how you want, using a tuition provider or opting to
self-study, or enrol on the Finance Leadership Program for a fully guided study
experience.

Find the right learning route for you


AM I ELIGIBLE FOR EXEMPTIONS? 

If you have a degree or a qualification, you might be exempt from certain
Certificate in Business Accounting or CGMA Professional Qualification exams.
That means you could qualify sooner than you think.

Check your exemptions


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 * Your current employment details (if you’re working)
 * Details of your tuition provider (if you’re studying)


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