
OVERVIEW
Chartered Institution for Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world’s largest professional body of chartered global management accountants, and offers the most relevant accounting qualifications for a career in business and finance. From Zambia to the rest of the world, the CIMA qualification is recognised by employers internationally. By studying CIMA, you will develop the critical knowledge and skills that employers are looking for and be ready to work in any business – large or small, public or private, all around the world. CIMA’s industry-leading assessments and regularly updated qualifications ensure you’ve got the winning edge in the job market.
ZCAS offers CIMA in full-time, evening and online methods of study. ZCAS is also a Pearson VUE Centre authorised to administer Computer Based CIMA Examinations.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The syllabus is split into three pillars and three levels, and comprises 12 exams: nine Objective Tests, and three Case Study exams. Objective Tests are 90 minutes long, computer based and available on demand at ZCAS. Case Study exams are 3 hours long and available in four windows throughout the year, also computer-based and available at ZCAS.
Operational Level
By passing the level, you will gain the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting. Operational level is the first level of the CIMA Professional Qualification and comprises the following modules:
- E1 – Managing Finance in a Digital World
- P1 – Management Accounting
- F1 – Financial Reporting
- Operational Case Study
Management Level
By passing the level, you will gain the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting. Management level is the second level of the CIMA Professional Qualification and comprises the following modules:
- E2 – Managing Performance
- P2 – Advanced Management Accounting
- F2 – Advanced Financial Reporting
- Management Level Case Study
Strategic Level
Strategic level is the third and final level of the CIMA Professional Qualification and comprises the following modules:
- E3 – Strategic Management
- P3 – Risk Management
- F3 – Financial Strategy
- Strategic Level Case Study
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CONTACTS
For more information, please contact:
+260 971 927 778/+260 976 786 172 or email farai.kayumba@zcas.edu.zm/fines.muyumba@zcas.edu.zm