CIMA
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
CIMA stands for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, a professional certification abbreviation.
UK-based professional body for management accountants, founded in 1919, whose members use the designations ACMA and FCMA along with CGMA. Since 2017 it has operated jointly with the AICPA through the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
Example: She is CIMA qualified and moved from audit into commercial finance.
Usage notes
The CIMA Professional Qualification combines case study exams at operational, management and strategic levels. Many people say "CIMA" to mean the qualification itself. The institute is particularly strong in the UK, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Malaysia.
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