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September is the new January – get off to a fresh start with CIMA

10 May 2022
There’s something about the end of the academic year. Even if you’ve haven’t stepped foot in a classroom or lecture hall for years, it’s difficult to shake that end-of-term feeling that comes with the start of summer (even if you don’t get the six weeks’ holiday that comes with it anymore).
With the onset of summer comes a feeling that anything is possible. And when it comes to your career, it’s a great time to turn over a new leaf - even if you’re not quite sure what that looks like. That’s where CIMA comes in. Unlike many professional qualifications, CIMA doesn’t tie you to any one career path or specialism. It’s the qualification for a career in business – any business, in any sector, anywhere in the world.

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Try CIMA out for a year

The Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA) isn’t just a stepping stone to the CGMA Professional Qualification – it’s a professional qualification in its own right. It should take you around 12 - 18 months to complete. And if you’ve already got a relevant degree, with exemptions you’ll be able to get the Cert BA by only sitting one exam instead of the usual four. Use our exam exemptions calculator to check if you’re eligible.

Once you’ve got your Cert BA, you can either walk away with a brand-new qualification on your CV, sign up to carry on with the Professional Qualification, or take some time out before continuing your CIMA studies. 

Award-winning study resource

Summer school means making new friends. Our PQ Award-winning cohort programme is the perfect way to do just that – and it’ll help you pass your CIMA exams, too. As part of the free 13 week interactive programme, you’ll connect with students at the same stage in their CIMA studies as you. 

You get a step-by-step weekly study calendar, complete with learning resources; regular online tutorials and drop-in sessions to keep you on track; a dedicated Facebook group to network with other students sitting the same exam, at the same time, as you; and the option to resit your exam for free if you don’t pass (terms and conditions will apply).

5 reasons to make a fresh start with CIMA

5 reasons to make a fresh start with CIMA

Great earning potential

Our latest salary survey saw CIMA students earning an average £32,000 salary, rising to £66,000 once qualified.

657,000 new friends

CIMA is part of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA). Together, we have around 657,000 members globally. That’s a lot of networking opportunities.

Global qualification

CIMA is recognised internationally, so you can use it wherever in the world your career takes you.

Boost your employability

CIMA is valued in every industry you can think of. Our members work in all kinds of sectors, from the FTSE 100 to the NHS, Government, charities, football clubs and some of the world’s biggest consumer brands. 

Future-ready

We review our syllabus regularly to make sure that you’re learning the digital skills to prepare for what’s ahead in the business world. 

Ready to shape the future of finance?

Register as a CIMA student and you can start your studies whenever you’re ready – even while you’re still at uni. When you register, we’ll ask you for:

  • Your contact details, including address, email and phone
  • Your current employment details (if you’re working)
  • Details of your tuition provider (if you’re studying) 

Register on CIMAglobal.com

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