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Chartered
Institute of
Management
Accountants
What does a Management Accountant do?
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They are the business leaders
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Decision-makers
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Value-adding business partners
Management Accounting is all about collecting business data, analyzing it and advising solutions
Today, finance professionals’ work isn’t just about numbers. It is more about explaining the story behind the numbers. You will join the world’s largest association of management accountants, learn skills that are essential in today’s fast-paced business environment and prepare to become a global leader.
What sets Management Accountants apart from traditional accountants?
Management Accountants
Traditional Accountants
Analyses data, forecasts and budgets to help leaders make decisions.
Analyses past financial performance, usually for regulatory reporting.
Creates reports to be used internally.
Create reports to satisfy external regulations.
Compile information looking at the future, not the past.
Are regulated — reports are in line with prescribed requirements.
Are responsive whatever information the business needs, they’ll provide it.
Measure financial data only.
Measure operational, as well as financial, performance.
Focus on the entire organisation.
Can focus on specific parts of the business.
Compile data as set points of the year, according to legislation.
Look at qualitative and quantitative data.
Look at quantitative data only.
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CIMA Global Salaries Want to Know What You Can Earn? See CIMA Salaries in India and Worldwide
According to AICPA® & CIMA®, ZipRecruiter, and payscale
- CGMAs in the United States earn an average salary of $110,000 – $150,000+ per year.
- CGMAs in the United Kingdom earn an average salary of £70,000 – £100,000+ per
- CGMAs in the India earn an average salary of ₹20,00,000 – ₹65,00,000+ per year
Job Title
Average Salary
Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)
$220,925
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
$164,973
Corporate Controller
$133,979
Financial Controller
$117,634
Vice President (AVP), Financial
$166,186
Internal Audit Director
$135,498
Accounting Director
$165,162
Which Companies Hire CIMA Graduates & What Jobs Can You Get
Companies
Job Roles
Credit Control Manager
Finance Manager
Cost Accountant Manager
Financial Planner & Analyst
How to get your CIMA Membership? Learn About the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Framework
CGMA Framework
CIMA's objective in designing the syllabus is to enhance the employability of students and members. It intends to create a learning system that enables learners to acquire skills, competencies and mindsets that are in high demand by employers. This has never been more important with the pace of change increasing and traditional roles being redefined by technology and digital advances.
CIMA's objective in designing the syllabus is to enhance the employability of students and members. It intends to create a learning system that enables learners to acquire skills, competencies and mindsets that are in high demand by employers. This has never been more important with the pace of change increasing and traditional roles being redefined by technology and digital advances.
To complete the CIMA qualification, and be able to use the Chartered Global Management Accountant® (CGMA®) designation, students need to:
- Meet the entry requirements of the professional level qualification.
- Study for and complete the relevant professional level assessments, culminating in the Strategic Case Study Exam.
- Complete three years of relevant practical experience, which can be gained before, during and/or after studies.
CIMA PER Guide
To gain the Chartered Global Management Accountant® (CGMA) designation, you need three years verified relevant professional experience.
Guidance for applicants completing their PER application to gain CIMA membership and the CGMA designation
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How to submit your PER online?
Here is the step-by-step process:
STAR template sample responses with assessor commentary
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