Distance learning courses for the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. Choose between CIMA study and CIMA study Prime.
For the objective tests choose between Cima Study and Cima Study Prime
Fundamentals of Business Economics
Certificate in Business Accounting is the entry level to CIMA so no prior qualifications are required to sit a Certificate paper. You must complete all 4 papers in Certificate in Business Accounting before progressing on to the CIMA Professional Qualification. Knowledge gained in all certificate papers will be used in most professional level papers.
You may be exempt from some or all Certificate papers if you have a relevant degree, have completed the AAT technician stage, or have studied another professional accounting qualification. More about exemptions.
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
Certificate in Business Accounting is the entry level to CIMA so no prior qualifications are required to sit a Certificate paper. You must complete all 4 papers in Certificate in Business Accounting before progressing on to the CIMA Professional Qualification. Knowledge gained in all certificate level papers will be used in most professional level papers.
The Prime course has been designed having listened to student feedback. It offers additional support in 3 key areas:
The features below apply to Objective Test courses only (not Case Studies).
Each course contains over 120 hours of content written and approved by CIMA
Check your progress with these tests, helping you to identify strengths and areas requiring further study.
See how course content can be applied to solve real business problems, helping you to apply your own knowledge practically in work.
Check if you are exam ready, with these multiple choice questions with instant feedback.
Online study text, accessed on a separate platform as an ebook, containing all the theory needed to pass your exams, including examples, questions and answers.
Online exam practice kit, accessed on a separate platform as an ebook, containing revision topics and past exam questions.
Welcome Pack outlining syllabus, exam structure and learning resources available with CIMAstudy Prime.
Breaks the course down into a week by week study phase at both the learning and revision phase, highlighting key topic areas and study tips. This allows you to better plan your studies around work and life commitments.
You will have access to a webinar recorded by a Kaplan Distance Learning tutor. The tutor will introduce you to your course, explain the various study material available to you, and provide advice and guidance on how to reach the goal of passing your examination.
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