Access the official CIMA website and read the entry requirements. No formal credentials are required to register with CIMA for a certificate in Business Accounting. The entry requirement for CIMA Professional Qualification is the CIMA certificate in Business Accounting.
Register online at the official CIMA website giving the following information: personal details, security history, employment, communication preferences, declarations and payment details. Submit certified copies of your educational and professional documents to the CIMA postal address in London. Do not send original copies.
Apply for exemptions in selected CIMA exams during registration. This is granted if you have a relevant professional qualification in accounting or business subjects. Exemptions are awarded based on information received from the examining institutions and qualifications listed on CIMA's website database of accredited decisions. Book your study course after exemptions are done.
Choose when to take exams. There is no time limit to finish writing the papers. Complete the foundation and intermediate levels before sitting for exams for the final level. CIMA exams are held twice a year, in May and November.
Acquire practical knowledge to supplement passing examinations. Practical experience helps you understand the study subjects. If unemployed, part-time voluntary work with a club or charity will ease understanding of the teachings.