Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CIMA Updates Certificate
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched an updated CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA). The update consolidates the five subjects of the existing syllabus into four. The Business Mathematics subject has now been integrated into other subjects, allowing for contextual practical application of maths.
Assessments under the new syllabus will start next January.
CIMA Nigeria Country Manager, Ijeoma Anadozie, said the review is in keeping with changes in global industry and educational research to ensure it remains relevant.
“The Certificate in Business Accounting is designed to elevate people and businesses to success by developing skills and unlocking talent. It is a standalone qualification designed to give anyone – not just those in a finance role – a solid grasp of the fundamentals of business and finance. By equipping people with the knowledge and skills that employers need, we can help them further their careers.
‘The Cert BA update was based on extensive research and consultation with employers and educators worldwide, ensuring that the syllabus continues to reflect the emerging issues faced by businesses and responds to their need for competent, confident and skilled professionals.’
Last year, CIMA introduced an updated syllabus and computerised assessments for the CIMA Professional Qualification, based on rigorous global research and the newly-created Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Competency Framework.
While the updated Cert BA is a standalone qualification, it also continues to serve as a prerequisite to the Professional Qualification.
