What is the difference between CIMA (UK) and CMA (India)?

23.07.20 06:13 PM By ArivuPro

The Difference between CIMA (UK) and CMA (India)


CIMA ( UK ) - 

  • CIMA stands for Chartered institute of Management Accountants.
  • CIMA is the world’s largest professional body of Management Accountants with more than 218,000 members working in 177 countries.
  • Founded in 1919, The CIMA (Chartered institute of Management Accountants) is a globally recognized Management accounting body offering the Chartered  Management Accountant Qualification ( i.e. CIMA Course). 

  • A Chartered Accountant is a profession in the field of Corporate Finance , Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Finance, Treasury Management, Risk Management etc.
  • In collaboration with the CPA (USA) institute,  CIMA members receive an additional qualification- CGMA. Anyone can study the CIMA qualification, whether they’re new to finance and business or an experienced professional

The CIMA Qualification has been divided into 4 levels : -
  • Certificate Level - 4 Objective Exam
  • Operational Level - 3 Objective Exams and 1 Case study
  • Management Level - 3 Objective Exams and 1 Case study
  • Strategic Level - 3 Objective Exams and 1 Case study

Eligibility Criteria to appear for CIMA - 
  • To appear for the Certificate Level a candidate should have
    • Qualified the 10 exams
  • To appear for the Operational Level a candidate should have
    • Certificate Level Pass or
    • Graduate/ Post Graduate
  • To appear for the Management Level a candidate should have
    • Operational Level Pass or
    • MBA
  • To appear for the Strategic Level Examination a candidate should have
    • Management Level Pass or
    • CA or Other Professional Courses
    • Graduate/ Post Graduate with Above 75 % 

Average Duration of CIMA Course : -
It takes 2 to 3 years to complete all the exams & other Training Programmes of the CIMA course.

CIMA Passing Criteria and Pattern of Exam : - 
  • Objective Papers are OTQ’s and computer based exams (‘CBE’) and can be taken at any time during the year
  • All Case Study based exams are conducted 4 times a year in the months of February, May, August and November

Advantages : - 
  • Global Recognition
  • Earn a Good Salary
  • Aquire Good Knowledge in Management Accounting

CMA ( INDIA ) -

  • CMA stands for Cost & Management Accountant. 
  • Founded in 1959, The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament and a professional accounting body offering the Cost & Management Accountant Qualification ( i.e. CMA Course). Accountant Qualification ( i.e. CMA Course). 
  • A Cost & Management Accountant is a profession in the field of Cost, finance, tax and accounting. The profession keenly concentrates on preparation & auditing Cost records, investing Cost anomalies, financial forecasting, Financial planning, developing and maintaining financial system Accountant is a profession in the field of Cost, finance, tax and accounting. The profession keenly concentrates on preparation & auditing Cost records, investing Cost anomalies, financial forecasting, Financial planning, developing and maintaining financial system

Levels in CMA Course : - 

Eligibility Criteria to appear for CMA : -
  • To appear for the CMA Foundation Examination a candidate should have
    • Qualified the 10+2 exams, PUC or Equivalent 
  • To appear for the CMA Intermediate Examination a candidate should have
  • CMA Foundation Pass or
  • Graduated in any discipline other than Fine Arts

 Average Duration of CMA Course : -
It takes 4 to 5 years to complete all the exams & other Training Programmes of the CMA course. 

CMA Passing Criteria and Pattern of Exam : -
  • Minimum of 40 percent marks in each paper and 50 % in Aggregate
  • All paper based exams for papers are conducted 2 times a year in the months of May and November

Advantages : -
  • Earn a Good Salary
  • Job Security 
  • Aquire Good Knowledge in Cost, Finance, Tax, Audit
  • Highly Respected Profession
  • Entrepreneurial 

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