BPP University

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

BPP University

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 £5,000
  • BTC Advocacy Scholarship

    Award Value: £3,000

    Up to £3,000
  • BTC Excellence Award

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • BTC 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 £1,000
  • SQE 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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