CIMA Operational Level
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
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Progress your career with CIMA Operational Level
This is the first step in the globally recognised CIMA Professional Qualification, you will gain invaluable business and finance skills to drive business success.
CIMA certificate levels
- CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
- CIMA Professional Qualification
CIMA entry requirements
Generally speaking, you will need a good level of maths and English in order to succeed in this module. To qualify for this level, you will also need a relevant degree or accounting credentials, such as an AAT or ACCA qualification, or have completed the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.
Assessments
The Operational Level is made up of three Objective Test subjects and one case study. You must pass all three Objective Tests before moving on to the case study, which will test what you’ve learned overall in the level. You need to pass all assessments to be able to progress to the Management Level.
CIMA’s Three Learning Pillars
- Enterprise pillar
Focuses on the role of the finance function and how it interacts with the organisation through the use of data and technology.
- Performance pillar
Uses the tools and techniques of management accounting and risk management to ensure that strategy is realistic and to monitor its implementation.
- Financial pillar
Focuses on the financial accounting and reporting obligations of the organisation.
CIMA Operational Level subjects
You’ll learn about the role of finance in organisations, the structure and shape of the finance function. This topic also covers how finance function interacts with the organisation to create and preserve value, as well as how data is used by the finance function and the technology landscape.
P1 covers short-term budgeting and making short-term decisions on products and services, as well as digital issues in costing. You’ll learn the importance of costs in the production, analysis and use of information for decision-making in companies.
You’ll learn about working capital and business tax, as well as the regulation and preparation of financial statements, giving you the skills to produce basic financial statements for individuals.
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Frequently asked questions
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This is the first level of CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification.
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The material can be complex, but providing that you dedicate enough time to your studies and you have the relevant experience, you will be able to complete the course.
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On average, students will take one year to complete this level. This can vary depending on the time you have available to dedicate to your study.
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This consists of three computer-based Objective Tests and one case study exam.
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