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The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, founded in 1919, is the world’s leading and largest professional body of Management Accountants, with more than 218,000 members and students operating in 177 countries, working at the heart of business. CIMA members and students work in industry, commerce, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations.www.cimaglobal.com

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“CIMA DEVELOPS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS INTO FINANCIAL LEADERS WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE BUSINESS AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE. ”

Ewan worked for GE between 1996 - 2008. He held keep positions whilst there as CFO for GE Capital in Australia and New Zealand, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis for GE Commercial Finance, CFO for GE Money in UK and Ireland. Post that he was CFO for Fawaz Alhokair Group, GM for Saudi Home Loans in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, CFO for Bank of Queensland in Australia and is currently CFO for Mannai in Qatar.

THE DECISION

I made a decision that I wanted to work in industry, so I felt CIMA was the best option for me as training as an auditor was not going to prepare me to run a business or be a CFO and develop my business management skills.

THE BENEFITS

The Finance function is playing a bigger and more active role in an organisation, supporting and leading companies strategically with key decisions. The recognition by peers of my qualification and background helps me build trust, influence business decisions and improve performance.

- EWAN CAMERONCFO FOR MANNAI

This exclusive CIMA CFO Programme is offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). It is open to Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and senior management who wish to enhance their professional standing with the CIMA Professional Qualification.

THE CIMA CFO PROGRAMME

Candidate registers as a CIMA student and files application for CIMA membership.

Candidate attends a workshop to prepare for the CIMA Strategic Case Study Exam, and sits for the exam in 2016.

Under this fast track programme, candidates will only sit for the last paper of the CIMA qualification. Successful completion of this paper and with the relevant work experience, the candidates will qualify for CIMA membership and earn the professional global designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) conferred by CIMA and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Successful candidates who are accepted into the CIMA CFO Programme will attend a workshop. The workshop prepares candidates for the last paper of the CIMA qualification - a three hour case study exam. The exam primarily involves the application of strategic management accounting techniques to analyse, recommend and support decisions, areas which fall within the job scope of CFOs and senior management. Candidates are expected to sit for the computer-based CIMA exam in 2016.

CIMA CFO PROGRAMME PATHWAY

With a successful membership application and completion of the exam, candidate obtains Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations.

Candidate submits a detailed CV. CIMA reviews the CV, interviews and admits the candidate into the programme.

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SELECTION CRITERIA

Open to CFOs, CEOs and senior management who have previously worked in a finance role or function.

Possess membership of a recognised professional accounting body or degree in accounting/finance or MBA/Masters in Accounting/Finance.

Have at least 5 years experience in finance or business functions.

CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAMME

Candidates must submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) which contains:- personal details- academic and professional qualifications- detailed work experience

All related work experience for CIMA membership must be filed before attempting the CIMA exam.The CIMA exam should be attempted within 12 months upon registration with CIMA.

The CIMA Strategic Case Study Exam is based upon a case study that is set within a simulated business context relating to one or more fictionalised organisations.

The context described in the case study is based on a real business or industry. The case study therefore has no specific syllabus content of its own.

It primarily involves the application of strategic management accounting techniques to analyse, recommend and support decisions.

Candidates will sit for the computer-based CIMA exam in 2016.

CIMA STRATEGIC CASE STUDY EXAM

FEES*

STRATEGIC LEVEL

ENTERPRISE PILLAR PERFORMANCE PILLAR FINANCIAL PILLAR

OPERATIONAL LEVEL

AWARD / CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting

MANAGEMENT LEVEL

AWARD / CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

Operational Case Study Exam

Management Case Study Exam

Strategic Case Study Exam

Assessment of practical experience

AWARD / Membership of the Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants and the CGMA® designation

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Fundamentals of Ethics, CorporateGovernance and Business Law

E1Organisational Management

Paper C04

Fundamentals of BusinessEconomics

Paper C03

Fundamentals of Business Mathematics

Paper C02

Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

Paper C01

Fundamentals of Management

CERTIFICATELEVEL

AWARD / CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

Pre-requisite entry requirements(e.g. CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, degrees in business or accounting or AAT Technician/Diploma level).

P1Management Accounting

F1Financial Reporting and Taxation

E2Project and Relationship Management

P2Advanced Management Accounting

F2Advanced Financial Reporting

E3Strategic Management

P3Risk Management

F3Financial Strategy

Candidates need to complete one exam only.

Exempted from 16 papers of the CIMA professional qualification.

EXEMPTIONS GRANTED FOR THE CIMA CFO PROGRAMME

The following fees are payable:

Registration fee as a CIMA student £75

2015 and 2016 Annual subscription Fees Waved Off

Exemption Fees £1260

Exam fee for CIMA Strategic Case Study £175

Membership Application Fee (2015) £143

4 Day Workshop £1246

*Fees are subject to changes.