Is CIMA harder than ACA?

ACA is typically for a number of the larger practices and is a very technical qualification. Some say this is the hardest qualification out of CIMA, ACA, and ACCA. ACCA and ACA have the most similarities compared to CIMA and a big difference between the two is.

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How to be a freelance accountant or bookkeeper

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What is the difference between an ACCA and a Cima?

It comes down to what you want to do with your career. The ACCA is an organization for chartered accountants whereas the CIMA is an organization for management accountants. Both CAs and CMAs have slightly different skill sets and slightly different responsibilities.

Can I study ACCA without just doing bookkeeping?

After completing CIMA the ACCA will allow you to study with them, even if you are self employed doing more than bookkeeping i.e. a partner of an accounting firm or a self employed accountant. By having CIMA, you are now allowed to study ACCA without just doing bookkeeping.

What is the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)?

The CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) is also based in London and was founded in 1919. It is the largest management accounting body in the world with more than 227,000 members and students in 179 countries.

How to become a Cima member?

Students are asked to attain three years of professional experience in order to achieve the prestigious CIMA membership. The ACCA exam is held twice in a year in December and June. Examinations are held twice yearly in May and November. The candidate has to be a high school pass out to appear for the examination.