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Your CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting will include:

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- On-demand digital content
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CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting gives you a solid grounding in the basics of management accounting, financial accounting and business, and prepares you for a future career as a management accountant. A management accountant develops skills and insight to be able to analyse and make strategic decisions about an organisation’s finances.
Studying CIMA through our online learning solution is the perfect way to gain a professional management accounting qualification around your current lifestyle. The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting comprises of four units, each assessed by a computer-based exam.
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SUITED TO |
Those looking to advance their accounting career
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LOCATION |
Online learning
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ENROLMENT |
Flexible start
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DURATION |
9 – 12 months
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
What you will learn
This level contains the following units:- Unit BA1: Fundamentals of Business Economics
- Unit BA2: Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- Unit BA3: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
- Unit BA4: Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
Key outcomes
- Identify, control and manage costs, prepare budget statements, and make financial decisions based on your analysis
- Prepare financial statements, use control techniques, and work within the regulatory framework
- Use financial management mathematics, including probability calculations, forecasting techniques, solving equations, and data analysis
- Understand the effects of corporate governance and legal frameworks, and the importance of ethics within business
What's included
- Unlimited access to BabingtonOnline, our online learning platform
- Tutor support with regular chat sessions
- Official CIMA text books
Assessment
A computer-based exam taken per unit at a local assessment centrePrerequisites
No formal qualifications are required but a good understanding of Maths and English is highly advisedProgression
The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting qualification gives you the opportunity to move on to further studies such as the CIMA Professional Qualification, which is the pathway to becoming a chartered management accountant.
Upon completing the CIMA Certificate you could become a member of CIMA, which offers many advantages, from unique networking opportunities to CPD support. Standing apart from other accountants, you’ll be a desirable addition to any organisation.Career path
You will be eligible for the following roles after qualification: Assistant Finance Manager, Assistant Accountant, Financial Controller, Financial Manager, Finance AnalystPayment
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting £1550 (inc VAT).