Practical
experience
Becoming a
CIMA member is not simply a matter of passing the exams. You
also need to gain a minimum of three years' relevant
practical experience before you can call yourself a
Chartered Management Accountant or use the letters ACMA
after your name. So make it part of your career plan to
fulfil the requirements for membership and have your
practical experience assessed.
What do I
need to do?
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You need to
familiarise yourself with the practical experience
requirements and start to make notes as soon as you begin
your relevant practical experience
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You need to
record your experience in a Career Profile. The Career
Profile includes:
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Section 1
- Assessment of Practical Experience/Membership
Application Form, signed by a proposer and seconder
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Section 2
- Employment Summary
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Section 3
- Detailed record of your experience
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Section 4
- Record of Skills Development
As soon as
you have successfully completed the Managerial level exams and
have a minimum of three years relevant practical experience
you should submit your Career Profile for assessment. At the
very latest you must make an application within five years of
completing your final TOPCIMA exam. If you don't submit your
Career Profile within that time you will be removed from the
register of passed finalists.
This area will
guide you through the practical experience requirements
and assist you in making a successful application. If you
are not familiar with the requirements the
PER Brochure [External
Link; New window; PDF 318KB]
provides a useful starting point.
If you need
any additional information please email to
CIMA Contact Centre. |
