CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (CBA)

Overview

Who is it for?

Are you currently working in accounts with aspirations to progress? Perhaps you are in a clerical role that requires an understanding of accounts? Or maybe you are looking for a complete change in career?

This introductory qualification provides a strong business foundation and is equally applicable for ‘A’ level leavers as an alternative to a degree, finance trainees, support staff in a financial environment, small business owners and non-financial managers. It provides a pathway straight into the full CIMA professional qualification as well as being a standalone qualification in its own right.

 If you’re looking to push your accountancy career on to CIMA qualified level then this CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting could be the ideal starting point for you. 

What jobs will I qualify for?

• Part-qualified Accountant
• Accounts Manager

In these roles, you could earn up to £30,000 per annum (source: reed.co.uk Salary Checker, 2013, UK Only).

Description

When can I start?

Dates can be chosen to suit your schedule - enrol today.

Are there any requirements?

You must have a basic qualification (GCSE recommended) in Mathematics and a keen interest in accounting before starting this course.  

Please note, before you enrol on this course you will need to have registered with CIMA separately and have received your CIMA contact I.D.

What skills will I gain?

Being CBA qualified shows commitment to your chosen profession. It demonstrates you have achieved a level of proficiency in accounting that will give you an edge in the workplace. It is worth noting that this can also provide an excellent grounding for non accounting staff who are looking to increase their general business and financial awareness.

For those who use this as a pathway route to the CIMA professional qualification, the CBA provides an exemption to the first level of CIMA and can lead onto a career as a part-qualified/qualified accountant.

Module breakdown

The five papers making up the qualification are:

• C01 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
• C02 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
• C03 Fundaments of Business Mathematics
• C04 Fundaments of Business Economics
• C05 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

How is this course delivered?

Reed Business School is an accredited CIMA Learning Quality Partner tuition provider and offers courses over weekends for all 5 papers over a 1 year period. 
Course durations for each paper range from 4 to 6 weekend days over approximately 2 month period allowing plenty of time for home study and exam practice.

What support is available?

• No pass – free re-sit guarantee (subject to terms & conditions)
• Email contact with tutors outside of the classroom
• CIMA approved computer based assessments (exam fees inclusive)
• Small class sizes for enhanced student experience
• Weekend classroom lectures/assessments
• Dedicated subject tutors

How will I be assessed?

The courses comprise of a teaching and revision phase with the computer based exam take at the Business School shortly after the conclusion of the course. Exams are a duration of 2 hours and results are given instantly. These exams are included within the cost of the course.

What should I do next? For a free consultation call a specialist Accounting Learning Consultant on 0207 980 2841 or enquire online today to request a call back.