CIMA is the world’s largest professional body of management accountants offering the most relevant finance qualification for business.

The CIMA syllabus draws on the unique CGMA Global Management Accounting Principles©  and CGMA Competency Framework to empower individuals with high-level abilities to help them achieve sustainable success in both business and finance.

CIMA provides continuing professional development services, fund academic research, develop thought leadership, monitor professional standards, maintains a code of ethics for members, and works with external tuition providers and assessment services to provide the best study and examination experience.

In 2017, members of CIMA and AICPA formed the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants to unite and strengthen the accounting profession globally. Representing an influential network of more than 667,000 members and students in management and public accounting, the Association prepares accountants for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. It was formed to establish the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. CGMA is the global quality standard that further elevates the profession of management accounting. The designation recognises the most talented and committed management accountants with the discipline and skill to drive strong business performance.