As a graduate studying to become a CIMA qualified management accountant, you will carry out the roles of finance professional, analyst, strategist, and risk manager simultaneously as you work your way through the graduate training scheme.
The CIMA qualification prepares graduate trainee accountants for a career in business and finance and equips them with the latest tools and knowledge to make an impact.
In this blog, we describe what the CIMA qualification is and explain how you can start your journey to become a CIMA qualified accountant.
What does a management accountant do?
The CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification combines financial accounting, management accounting, leadership, and people skills but it also incorporates elements of digitalization and technological skills throughout the course to give graduate accountants a holistic view of a business.
In addition to regular accounting responsibilities, the trainee graduate accountant will gather information on revenue, cash flow, outstanding debts, and notice patterns, foresee risks, spot opportunities, and inform and assist decisions across the business.
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How long does it take for a graduate to become a management accountant?
Here’s a breakdown of the timeline:
Step 1: Register with CIMA
Your first task as a new CIMA student is to register with CIMA. You’ll then receive a range of materials that will point you towards the most relevant and valuable resources to start the journey.
Step 2: Am I eligible for any exemptions?
If eligible, apply and confirm any exemptions received before starting your studies.
Step 3: What learning methods should I choose?
CIMA has a range of study options suited to your preferences, with a tuition provider, online or using other study materials.
Step 4: How to schedule a CIMA exam
Book a date you can work towards with the easy-to-use CIMA exam scheduler.
We often find this is a powerful motivator for our graduate trainee accountants.
Step 5: Start studying!
The Study Planner is available 24/7 and packed full of free study resources.
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How to find a CIMA management accountant graduate training scheme
At Isosceles, we provide our graduate trainee accountants with the support required to tackle this challenging, but rewarding, qualification. We are currently supporting members of the team who are completing CIMA qualifications and will begin our 2023 round of recruitment shortly. Come and have a look Isosceles Finance Graduate Recruitment 2023.
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