This programme is CIMA’s own entry route to the CIMA Professional Qualification. It is highly valued as it provides you with the knowledge and understanding in the basics of management accounting, financial accounting and business. This knowledge is vital in today’s business environment.
Please ensure you have read and meet the entry requirements before completing your enrollment
- Description
- Qualification
- Designation
- Requirements
- Duration
- Subjects
- Packages
- Assessment
- What's Next?
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Description
As a CIMA Global Learning Partner, SACOB offers you the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, where you can lay a solid foundation for future job opportunities by learning the basics of financial management. Whether you’re fresh out of school or a college graduate, this learning programme offers you an invaluable opportunity to upskill yourself.
If you haven’t studied accounting before, don’t stress – no previous accounting experience is needed when enrolling the CIMA qualification. However, a decent grasp of Mathematics and the English language will help you navigate effectively through the course material.
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Accreditation
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Qualification
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA Cert BA)
Designation
A junior accounts or cost clerk/junior bookkeeper role in an small or medium-sized enterprise. A range of junior or cost accounting administration roles within an accounting department of a larger organisation or financial shared service centre.
Requirements
Basic Mathematics and English Literacy
Duration
12 months
Subjects
BA1 - Fundamentals of Business Economics
BA2 - Fundamentals of Management Accounting
BA3 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
BA4 - Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
Packages
This course is available via two comprehensive support packages, Online Standard and Online Premium. Each Package includes the following:
Online Standard:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Exam Info
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Exam Timetable
- Study Schedule
- A Mock Exam & Solutions
Online Premium:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Exam Info
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Exam Timetable
- Study Schedule
- Multiple Mock Exams & Solutions
- LIVE Webinars via Zoom
- Recording of the LIVE Webinars
- Quizzes
- Exam Walkthrough (Pre-recorded)
Assessment
4 Computer based examinations, 1 per subject.
100/150 for OT and 80/130 for Case study exams
What's next
You are now eligible to further your studies with SACOB and CIMA and can enroll in the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting ? Operational Level.
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