The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Established in 1919 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, CIMA is one of the world's leading professional bodies for management accountants, setting global standards in accounting, finance, and business management.
In 2017, AICPA and CIMA formed a strategic alliance to strengthen and advance the accounting and finance profession worldwide. As of 2025, AICPA & CIMA collectively support more than 580,000 members, candidates, and registrants across 150 countries and territories.
The CIMA Fast-Track in Bristol, United Kingdom is an accelerated pathway designed for eligible professionals seeking to obtain the CIMA qualification in a shorter timeframe. Depending on academic qualifications and professional experience, candidates may be granted exemptions from up to 15 of the 16 CIMA examinations, leaving only the Strategic Case Study Examination to be completed.
This streamlined route enables participants to achieve the prestigious CIMA designation efficiently while gaining advanced knowledge in strategic management, financial leadership, risk management, and business performance.
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Upon successful completion of this examination and successful membership application, you will become CIMA Qualified and earn the titles:
‣ Associate / Fellow Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA/FCMA)
‣ Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) is the professional global designation common between the CIMA (UK) and the AICPA (USA) Members.
Example: You will be writing your name as YOUR NAME (ACMA, CGMA) or YOUR NAME (FCMA, CGMA).