Exemptions

• If you do not have any Accounting or Bookkeeping Qualifications, you need to first do the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, before you can start the CIMA Operational, Managerial, Strategic and T4 part (A) and T4 part (B) programmes.
• If you already have an Accounting or Bookkeeping Qualification, you might qualify for exemption from some or all of the entrance criteria for the CIMA Programmes.

Please note:
College SA cannot give exemptions for CIMA programmes.
Only CIMA can give you exemption(s).

You can contact CIMA directly for exemptions and once you have your exemption document from CIMA, you need to give us a copy when you register with the College.

If you think you qualify for exemption(s), please first finalise your exemption with CIMA before registering for one of our programmes.

• CIMA will not accept your exam registration for the higher level programmes without proof of your exemptions or proof that you have passed the level below the level for which exam you want to register.
• Registration on a programme does not mean that CIMA will automatically accept your registration for the exams on that programme.
• We try and avoid registering you on a programme if we are not sure that you will also be accepted when you register for the exam for that programme.

What is Management Accounting?

Management Accounting is concerned with identifying and implementing methods to improve the efficiency of businesses in order to increase its profits. This information is usually confidential and used to make predictions about a company's financial future. It combines accounting, finance and management with cutting edge techniques needed to run a business successfully, and enables managers to make informed business decisions.

Why should I study Management Accounting?

If you want to work in a Managerial position and you are interested in the basic principles of Accounting, a career in Management Accounting could be right for you.

Is Management Accounting the RIGHT qualification for you?

Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the CIMA Professional Qualification: T4 part (A) and T4 part (B) is the right qualification for you. Answer either YES or NO.

• Are you interested in learning more about analysing information, formulating business strategies, and identifying and managing risk?
• Do you like planning, budgeting and communicating findings accordingly?
• Do you consider yourself to be someone who can work with people and delegate duties?
• Are you self-motivated and driven to work towards the production of useful outcomes?
• 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 Management Accounting?
• Do you need a qualification that 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 Management Accounting?
• Do you want to belong to a Professional Membership Institute which will recognise your qualifications as well as your managerial and other work experience?
• Are you aiming at a Managerial position, but you don't have the skills and qualifications you need to be a Manager?
• Do you recognise that there is a critical shortage of well-trained Management Accountants in business today?

If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the CIMA Professional Qualification: T4 part (A) and T4 part (B) 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.

Course Structure Summary

In order to complete the CIMA Professional Qualification: T4 part (A) and T4 part (B), students must complete all of the following Subjects:

All the subjects for CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting;

AND

All the subjects for CIMA Professional Qualification: Operational Level;

AND

All the subjects for CIMA Professional Qualification: Managerial Level;

AND

All the subjects for CIMA Professional Qualification: Strategic Level;

AND

All the subjects from the T4 part (A) and T4 part (B) level

Orientation Subject

• Tactics for Winning

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

T4 part (A) and T4 part (B) assessment

• Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting
• 1. Part A: Initial Professional Development - Work Based Practical Experience
• 2. Part B: Case Study Examination

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

Assessment and Award

Once you have successfully completed the nine examinations prescribed in the CIMA Professional Qualification and obtained four years relevant work experience, you can apply to write the T4 part (A) and T4 part (B).


Upon successful completion of the Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting, CIMA will award you with a Professional Qualification: T4 part (A) and T4 part (B) and you will be officially recognised as a qualified  Chartered Management Accountant.

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 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. 

Interested? Want to find out MORE?

If you would like to find out more, then 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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