CMA vs CIMA: Worth it?

GlobalSun · 2020-08-19 10:37:01

Hi all, Hope everyone is keeping safe during this time. I have recently been contemplating working towards obtaining the Certified Management Accountant qualification (with IMA as opposed to CIMA). My primary background is in Corporate Banking (Project Management & now Credit Risk Management), but I did a 1.5 years stint…

19-08-2020 10:37AM

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GlobalSun

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Hi all,

Hope everyone is keeping safe during this time.

I have recently been contemplating working towards obtaining the Certified Management Accountant qualification (with IMA as opposed to CIMA). My primary background is in Corporate Banking (Project Management & now Credit Risk Management), but I did a 1.5 years stint in a Big4 (not in Audit).

Although I enjoy being back in banking and working in Credit Risk, I have been contemplating the CMA in order to move into management level either in the bank itself or back in a Big4 Advisory (which would allow me to manage engagements etc..).

I am not particularly interested in the ACCA as this is not really in line with my personal ambitions, especially since it is a 3 year commitment.

Is the CMA worth it?

Thank you.

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