1. (See the official web site before taking decision) By prof. L.Augustin
Amaladas
www.augustin.co.nr (study Indian Income tax, Management Accounting,
International finance, Financial Management, costing, Merger and acquisition
– all are free for students’ community)
The CIMA qualification
CIMA is quite unlike other accounting or financial qualifications. Its scope extends far
beyond pure accountancy and even most management training courses. It is a
complete education for business in the twenty-first century. And it is recognised and
valued the world over.
By completing the CIMA Professional Chartered Management Accounting qualification
you will show to employers that your skills set is far greater than number crunching
alone. You will have developed key decision making, management, strategic and
analytical skills.
Year after year, the world’s most prestigious employers put CIMA at the top of their
list of preferred business qualifications. CIMA will be your passport to career success
in any field you choose: commerce, financial services, consultancy, government, the
public sector, or manufacturing.
By becoming a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
(CIMA), you will attain the world’s most prestigious qualification for strategic and
financial management. It is your true global currency.
Entry Requirements
CIMA now operate a flexible entry policy, which means that as long as you feel that
you have a good knowledge and understanding of mathematics and English, there is
no requirement for formal qualifications to register with CIMA for Certificate in
Business Accounting.
Although it is not essential, many students choose to begin studying CIMA after
completing a degree. You may not need to sit for all CIMA exams if you have a
relevant academic qualification. Of the existing students, only half have a business or
financial degree; the rest come from a variety of social sciences, language, science
or engineering courses.
No management or accountancy experience is required to begin studying
CIMA.
You do not have to be in employment to study for a CIMA qualification but it is
recommended, as practical work experience will certainly contributed to your
understanding of the subjects studies, and forms an essential part of the final
qualification. If paid employment is not available, you may wish to consider part-
time voluntary work with a club or charity so that you are better able to understand
the concepts being taught.

2. CIMA Exam Centres as at February 2004
1.INDIA Centre name Centre number Centre type BANGALORE 970 Special
BOMBAY (MUMBAI) 535 Regular CALCUTTA 545 Regular DELHI 560 Regular MADRAS
(CHENNAI) 655 Regular
Salary expectations
CIMA membership has reported the following results after qualification:
 UK: 80% earn more than £30k; 40% earn in excess of £50k (which in Ireland
rises to 44%) with 9% earning over £100K
 Malaysia: 95% earn over 63,631 Ringgit
 Hong Kong: 94% bring home more than 391,601 Hong Kong Dollars
 South Africa: 65% are paid over 382,267 Rands
 Sri Lanka: 44% earn in excess of 1,621,012 Rupees
Fees
Distance Learning
CIMA Stage
(UK Sterling Pounds)
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting £ 1000
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
£ 1200
(Managerial Level)
CIMA Professional Qualification (Strategic Level) £ 1100
The above non-refundable fees are inclusive of full study material (Study text, Exam
revision kit & Revision notes) and personal mentor support only. Students are
responsible for paying Registration fee, Annual subscription and Exam fees directly to
CIMA.
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The following fees apply for Distance Learning students wishing to study on a unit-
by-unit basis.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Distance Learning
Stage
(UK Sterling Pounds)
CIMA Certificate in Business
£ 230 per unit
Accounting
CIMA Advanced Diploma in
Management Accounting £ 240 per unit
(Managerial Level)
CIMA Professional
Qualification (Strategic £ 275 per unit
Level)

3. The above non-refundable unit fees are inclusive of study material (Study text, Exam
revision kit & Revision notes) and personal mentor support only.
The syllabus for the new Professional qualification comprises 3 learning pillars:
 Management Accounting pillar
 Business Management pillar
 Financial Management pillar.
Within each learning pillar there are 3 syllabus subjects. Two of these subjects are
set at the Managerial level, with the third subject positioned at the Strategic level.
The CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting is awarded on successful
completion of the six exam papers at Managerial level.
A Final Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting (TOPCIMA) is
to be taken after completion of the Strategic level.
A minimum of three years' relevant practical experience is required.
CIMA Professional qualification
The CIMA Professional Qualification is highly regarded and recognised by business
around the world.
The syllabus is made up of three elements –

4.  CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting - Managerial Level (Six
Exams)
 CIMA Professional Qualification - Strategic level (three exams)
 The Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting (TOPCIMA) –
(one exam based on a case study)
The CIMA Professional Qualification is highly regarded and recognised by business
around the world.
The syllabus is made up of three elements –
 The Managerial level – six exams
 The Strategic level – three exams
 The Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting (TOPCIMA) –
one exam based on a case study