CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting The Certificate in Business Accounting is CIMA's entry level accounting qualification for students with little or no accounting background. The certificate level gives you business experience beyond just financial accounting and you'll gain insight into how the different areas of accounting relate to the business world.

The Certificate in Business Accounting syllabus contains five subjects, each with its own examination. It forms the basis of the CIMA Professional Qualification. It can be seen as a knowledge refresher course or a foundation to a career in business and finance. The Certificate in Business Accounting forms the basis of the CIMA Professional Qualification and is a valuable qualification on its own.

Overview

The course is designed to be coherent, relevant to employer needs, supportive of the CIMA professional qualification and an enhancement of the student learning experience. New topics that reflect significant emerging issues facing the business and financial communities (such as the causes and effects of the current global banking and financial crises) have been introduced to ensure that the qualification remains relevant.

ICS offers the CIMAstudy online learning system, the only official online study resource that is reviewed and approved by CIMA. The online learning system takes you step-by-step through the CIMA qualification, with each course teaching you all of the theory you need to learn. Study topics are explained clearly using interactive cases, and there are tests and exercises at every stage that reinforce learning and allow you to test your knowledge.

In addition to the CIMAstudy online learning system ICS also provides every student with CIMA approved study materials, including the CIMA Exam Practice Kit and CIMA Exam Revision Cards. These paper-based study resources are there to complement your online learning.

You will also have the support by telephone and email from a dedicated and qualified ICS tutor to answer any queries you have in relation to the content of the course. If you need technical help, this is provided directly by CIMAstudy.com, not ICS.

About CIMA

CIMA is the world’s largest and leading professional body of management accountants. Their mission is to help people and businesses to succeed in the public and private sectors.

With more than 218,000 members and students operating in 177 countries, CIMA work at the heart of business in industry, commerce and not for profit organisations. CIMA are committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, and to maintaining public confidence in management accounting.

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Entry requirements

You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol in our CIMA courses. That's because we believe in making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as possible. However, you will need a good standard of maths, and a solid grasp of English.

Please note the following technical requirements needed in order to access and use the online course:

Microsoft Windows requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox v1.5 or higher 256 Kbps or faster Internet connection 128 MB or more RAM Screen resolution of 1024 * 768 pixels 32-bit (Truecolor) color depth/video display Sound capabilities (sound card and speakers) Adobe® Flash Player plug-in version 6.0 or higher

Macintosh requirements: Mac OS X 10.3.0 or higher Apple Safari v1.3 or higher 256 Kbps or faster Internet connection 128 MB or more of RAM Screen resolution of 1024 * 768 pixels 32-bit (Truecolor) Color Depth/Video Display Sound capabilities (sound card and speakers) Adobe® Flash Player plug-in version 6.0 or higher

Career progression

With the skills you gain from this CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting qualification, you will be able to provide accounting, management and finance skills from a variety of roles within business. You'll be in demand for positions as diverse as systems analyst, sales manager, Chief Financial Officer or consultant, depending on your particular interests.

Qualification

On completion, you'll receive the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.

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Support when you study with ICS

You will have online access to our Student Community where you will find useful study resources and you will be able to test your new skills through online activities. You will also be able to chat with other CIMA students on your course.

Importantly, your Course Tutor will be keeping an eye on your progress during your CIMA programme. They will feedback on your assessments and be available to answer any queries you may have via email, phone and via the Student Community.

Course code

M31

Support period

36 months from enrolment

Hours of study

This course requires around 650 hours worth of study.

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Course content

The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting syllabus contains five CIMA papers, outlined below:

C01 – Fundamentals of Management Accounting

The context of management accounting Cost identification and behaviour Planning within organisations Accounting control systems Decision making

C02 – Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

Conceptual and regulatory framework Accounting systems Preparation of accounts for single entities Control of accounting systems

C03 – Fundamentals of Business Mathematics

Basic mathematics Probability Summarising and analysing data Relationships between variables Forecasting Financial mathematics Spreadsheets

C04 – Fundamentals of Business Economics

The macroeconomic context of business The goals and decisions of organisations The market system and the competitive process The financial system

C05 – Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

Ethics and business Ethical conflict Corporate governance Comparison of English law with alternative legal systems The law of contract The law of employment Company administration and finance

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CIMA assessments

As you progress through your online course there are end of unit questions and answers which are assessed and your scores recorded. In addition, at the end of the course there is a complete mock exam which is timed, assessed and scored as in the real CIMA Computer Based Assessment. This will determine your readiness for taking the final assessment set by CIMA and taken at a CBA exam centre.

Final CIMA Exams for each paper

Each paper has a computer-based exam consisting of 50 questions which must be completed within 2 hours

The format of each exam is subject to change. The details provided are intended only as a guide and should not be regarded as definitive.

Please note that you will be required to register with CIMA to sit the exam. Exam fees are £56 per paper, and there are five papers in this course. Exam centres will also charge a fee which is determined by the centre and can vary across the UK.

Course fees

Course Fees: £1,230

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You can either pay for your course in full or speak to our course advisors about our monthly payment plans.

Additional fees

There are CIMA registration, subscription, exam and exemption fees that are additional to your course fees:

CIMA Registration Fee: £77 Annual CIMA subscription fee: £108Exam fees: £56 per paper (exam centres may charge administration fees in addition.) Exemption fees: £56 per paper

Why choose ICS?

Blended learning approach – Along with 36 months of access to the fully online CIMA learning tool, you'll also receive CIMA approved study materials, including the CIMA Exam Practice Kit and CIMA Exam Revision Cards. These paper-based study resources are there simply to compliment the online learning that contains everything you need to study this CIMA Paper

Expert tutor support – Tutor contact by phone, email and via the online Student Community. Your tutor provides you with academic support and answers any queries you may have regarding your course including its content and assessments.

Flexibility – study when it suits you, progress as quickly as you want over your 36 month support period

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