Overview
The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA) is the first step in the learning pathway to becoming a professional Management Accountant in South Africa and globally. This qualification also aligns with the locally recodnized Occupational Certificate: Management Accounting Officer NQF5, ID112824. Students can choose both local and global certification upon exit.
This qualification will help students with little or no accounting experience unleash their true business potential. Teaching core business and finance skills beyond simple financial accounting, Cert BA syllabus is the perfect stepping stone towards a career in business and finance.
The Cert BA is a qualification in its own right and also forms a formal entry route into the CIMA Professional Qualification. Once students successfully complete the certificate operational, and management qualifications and qualify for membership, they will be awarded the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation subject to meeting the CIMA strategic level requirements.
Upon completing the Certificate, you will be able to proceed to the CIMA Professional Qualification Operational level - (CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting).

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15 February '27
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Exam, registration and subscription fees are NOT included in course fees. Enquire from your sales advisor about the current extra fees.
Management accountants lead businesses to success. CIMA is the first and only global professional body for Chartered Management Accountants and is recognised as the most relevant financial qualification for business today. Management accounting has been identified as one of the most in-demand positions within the financial sector both locally and internationally, the CIMA designation, being the most requested pre-requisite skill on job advertisements.
AIE is an accredited CIMA partner college and registered with the DHET (Department of Education and Higher Training).
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