FTMS College

Overview of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CIMA in FTMS College Malaysia

CIMA is quite unlike other accounting or finance qualifications. Its scope extends far beyond pure accountancy and even most management training courses. The CIMA qualification is internationally recognised; it is the key to management success in industry, commerce and public sector organisations across the world. The course provides students with a “hands-on” role, which encompasses many different areas and not just finance. The role builds up students’ confidence to provide information vital to the decision-making process, making use of effective Management Information Systems. By becoming a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant™ (CGMA©),  you will attain one of the world’s most prestigious qualification for strategic and financial management.

SUBJECTS

Course Contents

Certificate in Business Accounting

• BA1     Fundamentals of Business Economics
• BA2     Fundamentals Management Accounting
• BA3     Fundamentals Financial Accounting
• BA4     Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance & Business Law

Operational Level

• Paper E1     Organizational Management
• Paper P1     Management Accounting
• Paper F1      Financial Reporting & Taxation
• Operational Case Study

Management Level

• Paper E2     Project and Relationship Management
• Paper P2     Advance Management Accounting
• Paper F2     Advance Financial Reporting
• Management Case Study

Strategic Level

• Paper E3     Strategy Management
• Paper P3     Rick Management
• Paper F3     Financial Strategy
• Strategic Case Study

CIMA Master’s Gateway Route

The Masters Gateway is a fast-track entry route to the CIMA qualification for students who hold an MBA or Masters in Accounting. Eligible students sit the CIMA Gateway exam, which is the same as the Management Level Case Study exam and earn the CIMA advance Diploma in Management.

Global C-Suite Business and Finance Programme

The fast-track CIMA CFO programme sees candidates sit only for the exam of the CIMA qualification i.e Strategic Case Study exam.

Upon succesful completion of this exam and successful membership application, the candidates will qualify for CIMA membership and earn the professional global designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA®).

It is open to all CFOs, CEOs and senior management who wish to enhance their professional standing with the CIMA professional qualification.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

• A pass in STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in any two subjects, and credits in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level; OR
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid, and credits in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level; OR
• A diploma in accounting or related field, or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, and credits in Mathematics, and a pass in English at SPM level; OR
• Matriculation/ Foundation qualification or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, and credits in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level; OR
• Any other qualification recognise by Malaysia Government.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Successful completion of the CIMA professional examination with relevant working experience will enable graduates to become Chartered Certified Accountants, use the designatory letters ACMA, and work in any aspect of finance and business, often in senior management positions. Graduates can work as auditors, tax consultants and accountants.