Business Accounting involves a multitude of disciplines like auditing, taxation, managerial accounting, financial planning and the analysis of financial statements. The main task of an Accountant is to keep record of all the financial transactions a business makes, so that it is possible to determine how much profit is made every month. Without exceptional control over the financial aspects involved in running a business, no enterprise can function efficiently. The saying that "money makes the world go round" is very true for accountants, as they are the people who keep track of what leaves and enters the piggy bank of a particular organisation.

Why should I study Business Accounting?

Do you want to work as an Accountant? Are you interested in the basic principles of Business, whether it is working in a Small Business Enterprise or an international franchise?
 

The best way to determine which stream or specialisation within Business Accounting suits you best is to enrol for the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting course.

Is Business Accounting the RIGHT qualification for you?

Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting is the right qualification for you. Answer either YES or NO.

• Are you interested in learning more about the recording, measuring, interpreting and communication of financial data?
• Do you consider yourself to be someone who has an analytical mind?
• Are you self-motivated and able to work under pressure?
• Are you meticulous in your planning?
• Are you considering enrolling for the CIMA Professional Qualification in future?
• Do you wish to register for a course that is endorsed by a Professional Institute?
• Do you wish to register for a course that will give you skills in Business Accounting?
• Do you need a Certificate which is recognised by industry both inside and outside South Africa?
• Do you wish to obtain a qualification that will be a useful tool in advancing your career in Business Accounting?
• Do you recognise that there is a critical shortage of well-trained Business Accountants in business today?

If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting is the right qualification for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.

If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you.

Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.

Other Courses Related to Business and Accounting Management You May Be Interested In

• CIMA Professional Qualification: Operational Level
• CIMA Professional Qualification: Managerial Level
• CIMA Professional Qualification: Strategic Level
• CIMA Professional Qualification: T4 part (A) and T4 part (B)

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.

Course Structure Summary

In order to complete the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, students must complete all of the following Subjects:

Orientation Subject

• Tactics for Winning

(Please note that this is not a pre-requisite for CIMA. This relates specifically to College SA students.)

Certificate Level Subjects

We recommend that you complete the Subjects in the following order:

5. Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

4. Fundamentals of Business Economics

2. Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

3. Fundamentals of Business Mathematics

1. Fundamentals of Management Accounting

Click here to read more about the Subjects in the CIMA Programme

Assessment and Award

All five subjects can be studied at your own pace and you can take the tests when it suits you. Your performance is tested by Computer Based Assessment (CBA), which means that your results and feedback would be available to you immediately. CIMA has CBA centres around the world, so you can be assessed at your nearest CBA centre whenever you are ready.

Once you have passed all the assessments, you will be awarded the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. You will now be ready to start the Professional Qualification: Operational Level.

Important Exam Information

It is very important that you register as a Student Member of the CIMA, and that you register for your exams, BEFORE the exam registration closing date.

Please note that you must register as a Student Member of the CIMA. If you are not a Student Member of the CIMA, your registration for the exam will not be accepted.

How to Register with the CIMA

You will find the CIMA Student Membership Forms, as well as the Exam Registration Forms, in the Study Material that you receive from the College. You can also download these documents from the Download section of our website, or you can obtain them from the CIMA directly.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world's largest and leading professional body of management accountants. Its mission is to qualify and develop management accountants that employers can invest in, equipping them with the knowledge and instinct to make the best possible business decisions.

CIMA's syllabus provides a proper understanding of all business aspects so that its members can make contributions to various areas within an organisation. 

Click here for more detailed information about the CIMA



Interested? Want to find out MORE?

If you would like to find out more fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and will provide you with all the information you need.

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