
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting
Course overview
Designed for those with no previous accounting experience who are looking to gain a comprehensive introduction to accounting and business principles. Covering exams across business technology, business economics, financial accounting and management accounting, you’ll be perfectly placed to start a career in accounting or move on to CIMA’s CGMA professional qualification.
Key highlights
- Suitable for complete beginners with no previous accounting experience
- Comprehensive introduction to accounting and business principles
- Exams cover business technology, economics, financial and management accounting
- Prepares you to progress to CIMA's CGMA professional qualification
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. If you hold a relevant qualification, you may be exempt from one or more of the CIMA Certificate Level exams. Check whether you’re eligible with the CIMA exemptions calculator.
Scholarships
Advocate of the Year Scholarship
£5,000; £3,000; £2,000
Bridging Scholarship
Up to £5,000
Bridging the Bar Scholarship
Value: £5,000
Up to £5,000BTC Advocacy Scholarship
Award Value: £3,000
Up to £3,000BTC Excellence Award
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000BTC Future Lawyer Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
Career Changer Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
Converting to Law Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
International Postgraduate Bursary
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000SQE Future Lawyer Scholarship
£3,000 Half fee full fee
Careers this course leads to
- Accounts assistant
- Trainee management accountant
- Finance assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Accounts payable clerk
Cost of study
UK/Home: £444.99 | International: £444.99
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to BPP University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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