This is subject forms part of the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting programme. It introduces students to core management accounting topics and principles such as cost determinations, break-even analysis, standard costing, cost and accounting systems and financial planning and control.
Description
This is subject forms part of the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting programme. It introduces students to core management accounting topics and principles such as cost determinations, break-even analysis, standard costing, cost and accounting systems and financial planning and control.
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Accreditation
SACOB is an Accredited CIMA Tuition Provider. CIMA SAQA ID 24418.
Overview
The Context of Management Accounting (10% of the syllabus)
Costing (25% of the syllabus)
Planning and Control (30% of the syllabus)
Decision Making (35% of the syllabus)
Qualification
Once you have successfully completed this subject as well as the other 3 subjects that make up the Certificate in Business Accounting you will receive your CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. You don?t have to stop there though as you are now eligible to move on to the Operational Level of the CIMA Professional Qualification.
Requirements
CIMA does not limit anyone from studying, therefore it is open to everyone. Depending on any previous qualifications and experience exemptions may be granted. It is recommended that students have a good understanding of mathematics and the English language.
Duration
On average, 3 months. If you need to take a little longer or want to finish it in under 3 months, no problem as you can book an exam date that suits you.
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
The great thing with the CIMA Certificate Level qualification is that it can be completed at your own pace, as you choose an exam date that suits you. There are no assignments during the course, only a final exam on completion of the course. The final exam takes place directly through CIMA and consists of a Computer Based Assessment (CBA) which can be sat at a CBA centre near you. CBA exams are 2 hours long and consist of 60 complusory objective test questions, these could be made up of the following:
- Multiple Choice
- Multiple Response
- Number Entry
- Drag and Drop
- Hot Spot Item Sets
Short scenarios may be given to which one or more test questions relate. You will need to obtain 50% in order to pass the course.
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