Skills Academy. CIMA Courses

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1 Skills Academy CIMA Courses CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) is recognised globally as a Professional Body for Management Accountants. Offering internationally recognized qualifications.

2 Yes you can start your CIMA studies today! Open Access - Start Today You don t need any previous accounting experience or qualifications or accounting school subjects when you register on the CIMA qualification. Great Support for CIMA Students You can call us, us or chat to your lecturer in your online study group. We will respond on the same day if you submit a request or query before 3 in the afternoon. What you need, is a basic understanding of Mathematics and English. So that you are able to understand the course material and your lecturers. You have unlimited access to your tutor. Studies have shown that students who engage with their tutor and ask questions during their studies perform better in the exams. We courier your study materials to you. From our hands, directly to your hands. You will have your first study materials in days. You can be studying by next week. Fast Marking and Feedback - we make sure you are fully prepared for the exams. Your assignment are marked within a week. And you get useful and detailed feedback from your Tutors. Your Study Plan tells you which questions, progress tests and mock exams you must do. And when you must do them. About Skills Academy & CIMA

3 We are the only College where you pay less if you study faster If you finish your course fast, then you pay less. If you register for a twelve-month course, but you finish in ten months, then you don t pay for the last two months. We love helping students We work at Skills Academy because we love helping students. We othen ask for their feedback, and here are some of those comments: Great academic support and we keep you motivated You can call us, us or chat to your lecturer in your online study group. We will respond on the same day if you submit a request or query before 3 in the afternoon. You have unlimited access to your tutor. Studies have shown that students who engage with their tutor and ask questions during their studies perform better in the exams. Fast Marking and Feedback - we make sure you are fully prepared for the exams. Your assignment are marked within a week. And you get useful and detailed feedback from your Tutors. Your Study Plan tells you which questions, progress tests and mock exams you must do. And when you must do them. 30-Day Full Money Back Guarantee If you want to cancel for any reason in your first 30 days with us... no fuss, no questions. We will give you a full money back guarantee. My tutor was always there for me when I needed help Tim Johnson I always get in touch with Skills Academy and their response is excellent Erik Williams I am happy that you guys constantly send SMSes and s to offer help... thanks for caring so much Nathan Jones The advantages of choosing Skills Academy Page 2

4 How do I register at Skills Academy? At Skills Academy we want to make your life as easy as possible and registering with us is a quick and paperless process. You can register in one of two ways: Option 1 Phone us on to speak to a friendly Student Registrar. All the information that is needed will be taken down over the phone and your registration will be confirmed via shortly thereafter. Option 2 Visit the following page on our website to complete a free online registration process. You simply complete the online form and submit it s as easy as that! Register Today and Start Studying in Only Three Days Page 3 How Do I Register at Skills Academy

5 Some Testimonials Kim Williams May 18, 2017 I would like to take a few minutes to thank Victor for contacting me. Not only for contacting me but actually trying several times to get hold of me, for waiting in the line whilst I fill out forms to send back to him, for explaining everything to me and keeping me in the loop of my studies. Really such a patient and takes his career to heart. Thank you once again Victor. Nitta April 18, 2017 I thank you for your speedy responses. It is greatly appreciated. Since I registered everything has been done speedily. I would like thank every person on my team. Outstanding performance!! Also to my tutor Eddie. I look forward to working with you. I appreciated the rapid response. Page 4 What our Students are saying

6 CIMA s Business Accounting Qualification Levels Certificate in Business Accounting - (CIMA Cert BA) This is the Certificate level, which offers an entry route to the CIMA Professional Qualification, and has direct links to the three learning pillars on which the Professional Qualification is based. Alternatively the Certificate in Business Accounting can be completed as a stand-alone qualification, providing students with foundational knowledge of the essential elements of finance. Students who have completed all the Certificate exams, can use the letters: CIMA Cert BA after their names. Diploma in Management Accounting - (CIMA Dip MA) This is the Operational level, which is made up of 4 subjects ; which consists out of 3 exams (Objective Tests) and 1 Integrated Case Study. Students who have completed the Operational level are awarded the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting and will receive the letters CIMA Dip MA. Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting - (CIMA Adv Dip MA) This is the Managerial level, which is made up of 4 subjects ; which consists out of 3 exams (Objective Tests) and 1 Integrated Case Study. Students who have completed the Managerial level are awarded the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting and will receive the letters CIMA Adv Dip MA. Chartered Management Accountant - (ACMA, CGMA) This is the Strategic level, which is made up of 4 subjects ; which consists out of 3 exams (Objective Tests) and 1 Integrated Case Study. Students who have completed the strategic level subject must then complete the strategic level Integrated Case Study (ICS) to become CIMA qualified. After passing all your CIMA exams and gaining your practical experience, you will gain the letters ACMA, CGMA. CIMA Course Levels Page 5

7 Certificate Level The Certificate in Business Accounting (CertBA) consists of four subjects which consists out of 3 exams (Objective Tests) and 1 Integrated Case Study. Upon completion students are awarded the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (NQF level 5) and may use the CIMA Cert BA designation behind their names. Subjects: Entry Requirements: Fundamentals of Business Economics Fundamentals of Management Accounting Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Fundamentals of Business Law, Corporate Governance and Ethics Duration: 12 Months There are no formal entry requirements for the CIMA qualification. All you need is a good understanding of mathematics and the English language. If you do not have any post-school qualification you will start with the Certificate Level. If you are in possession of another relevant qualification already, you can apply for exemptions with CIMA to start your studies at a higher level. See the Exemptions tab for more information. Operational Level The operational level is made up of four subjects which consists out of 3 exams (Objective Tests) and 1 Integrated Case Study. Students who have completed the Operational level are awarded the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (NQF level 6) and will receive the letters CIMA Dip MA. Subjects: Entry Requirements: Management Accounting Organisational Management Financial Reporting and Taxation Operational Level Case Study Duration: First level plus an additional 12 months totaling a duration of 2 years To enter for any CIMA exam you must be a CIMA student with a valid CIMA contact ID. If you have completed the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting or received exemptions for the certificate level you may enter at the operational level. Page 6 CIMA Course Levels

8 Managerial Level The management level is made up of four subjects which consists out of 3 exams (Objective Tests) and 1 Integrated Case Study. Students who have completed the Managerial level are awarded the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (NQF level 6) and will receive the letters CIMA Adv Dip MA. Subjects: Entry Requirements: Advanced Management Accounting Project and Relationship Management Advanced Financial Reporting Managerial Level Case Study Duration: First and second levels plus an additional 12 months totaling a duration of 3 years There are no formal entry requirements for the CIMA qualification. All you need is a good understanding of mathematics and the English language. If you do not have any post-school qualification you will start with the Certificate Level. If you are in possession of another relevant qualification already, you can apply for exemptions with CIMA to start your studies at a higher level. See the Exemptions tab for more information. Strategic Level The strategic level is made up of four subjects - 3 exams (Objective Tests) and 1 Integrated Case Study. After passing all your CIMA exams and submitting your PER (practical experience requirements), you become an Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) - NQF level 7. You can now use the letters ACMA, CGMA. Subjects: Entry Requirements: Risk Management Strategic Management Financial Strategy Strategic Level Case Study Duration: First, second and third levels plus an additional 12 months totaling a duration of 4 years There are no formal entry requirements for the CIMA qualification. All you need is a good understanding of mathematics and the English language. If you do not have any post-school qualification you will start with the Certificate Level. If you are in possession of another relevant qualification already, you can apply for exemptions with CIMA to start your studies at a higher level. CIMA Course Levels Page 7

9 A Professional Qualification or a University Degree? If you want to work at the top level of your profession, you will need a professional qualification or designation. Professional Qualifications are awarded by professional bodies and require you to have a specific degree, postdegree or equivalent qualification. Many professional bodies have created entry routes for people without degrees. CIMA offers you one of these nongraduate routes to a professional designation. CIMA is not a degree; but rather a recognised and accredited alternative to a degree. You get a professional qualification after successfully completing theoretical study, as well as relevant work experience. In your work experience you must prove that you can apply what you learnt. As a professional you will have to adhere to the code of conduct of your professional body. Academic Level You can determine the academic level of a course by looking at its NQF level. (NQF stands for National Qualifications Framework.) Matric is at NQF level 4. A certificate that is one year higher than Matric, is at NQF level 5. A Bachelor s degrees is at NQF level 7. CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting - Certificate Level: NQF level 5 CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting - Operational Level: NQF level 6 CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting - Management Level: NQF level 6 CIMA Chartered Management Accountant - Strategic Level: NQF level 7 Can I get CIMA Exemptions if I have a Degree? You may be exempt from certain exams in the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and CIMA Professional Qualification if you hold a relevant degree or qualification. Can I get CIMA Exemptions for my ICB Studies? Yes - Your ICB qualification can get you credits towards some CIMA subjects depending on which ICB qualification you have completed. CIMA Course Levels Page 8

10 Unisa qualifications endorsed by CIMA with exemptions UNISA Qualification Diploma in Accounting Sciences (3 year) CIMA Exemption Business Certificate BCompt Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting (3 year) Operational Level (F1 and P1) BCompt Accounting Sciences in Management Accounting (3 year) Operational Level (F1, P1 and E1) BCompt Accounting Sciences in Management Accounting (3 year) Operational Level (F1, P1 and E1) Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Operational Level (F1, P1 and E1) Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting Management Level (candidates gain direct access to Management Case Study exam) Does CIMA lead to a Degree? Unfortunately you will not receive credits at Unisa for modules passed at CIMA as CIMA is not a registered university in South Africa where the qualification obtained at CIMA is a professional qualification. Page 9 Quick, Easy and Stress Free

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