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About ACCA
The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a global body for professional accountants. It was first established in London over 100 years ago and is currently the World’s largest accountancy body. There are nearly 700,000 members and students in 180 countries.
With a network of 83 offices and active centres around the world, the ACCA also have 57 global accountancy partnerships. Within Europe they are a recognised supervisory body for the purposes of licensing auditors and finance professionals in the European Union.
Amongst other key areas, the ACCA Qualification has a strong focus on professional values, ethics and governance. These are skills which are considered to be essential for today’s accountants as the accountancy profession generally moves towards an increased focus on professionalism and ethics.
In order to qualify as an ACCA member an individual needs to complete:
The ACCA Syllabus
About CIMA
Established in 1919, CIMA is now the world’s largest leading professional body of management accountants. CIMA members and students work in a variety of roles including in industry, commerce and not for profit organisations.
In 2017, members of CIMA and AICPA formed the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants to unite and strengthen the accounting profession globally. This represents an influential network of more than 650,000 members and students in management and public accounting around the world.
Together with AICPA, CIMA established the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation which provides members with an extensive level of resources and recognition.
On completion of the CIMA qualification and becoming a CIMA member, you will be automatically entitled to use the CGMA designation as well as the CIMA designation.
To qualify as a Chartered Management Accountant an individual must: