CIMA

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants · CGMA Professional Qualification
Global Management Accounting Objective Tests on Demand Case Studies 4 Times a Year ACMA, CGMA Designation
CIMACGMA PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

ABOUT ZIPS CAMPUS

Zeta Institute of Professional Studies (Pvt) Ltd
ZETA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (Pvt) Ltd
An approved centre for internationally recognised OTHM HND qualifications, with online and physical study in Tamil and English.

ZIPS Campus is an approved centre offering internationally recognised OTHM HND qualifications awarded by the Metropolitan School of Business & Management, UK. As the official study partner of AAT Sri Lanka and CA Sri Lanka, ZIPS prepares students for both professional pathways with experienced lecturers, exam-focused practice and hands-on computer training.

AAT Sri Lanka

Levels 1, 2 and 3 leading to the Diploma in Accounting & Business (NVQ Level 5 equivalent).

CA Sri Lanka

Business, Corporate and Strategic Levels towards Chartered Accountant (ACA qualification).

OTHM HND
Approved Centre
UKRLP
Reg. No. 10096812
Online + Physical
Flexible Study Modes
Tamil + English
Bilingual Mediums

ABOUT CIMA

A global qualification in management accounting and business finance

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) offers the CGMA Professional Qualification, which prepares finance professionals to support decisions, manage performance and shape strategy in organisations around the world.

The qualification starts with the Certificate in Business Accounting and continues through the Operational, Management and Strategic levels. Each level has three objective tests and ends with a case study exam that tests the level as a whole.

Objective tests can be booked on demand, while case study exams run in February, May, August and November. The 2026 update keeps the same structure and expands content on AI and digital finance.
4
Levels Including Certificate
16
Exams in Total
4
Case Study Windows a Year
3
Years of Relevant Experience

YOUR JOURNEY TO ACMA, CGMA

A recognised award at every stage of the qualification
01
Certificate in Business Accounting

Four fundamentals papers in economics, management accounting, financial accounting, and ethics and law.

02
Operational Level

E1, P1, F1 and the Operational Case Study lead to the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting.

03
Management Level

E2, P2, F2 and the Management Case Study lead to the Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.

04
Strategic Level → ACMA, CGMA

Pass E3, P3, F3 and the Strategic Case Study, and complete three years of experience.

Start Certificate
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Operational Diploma
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Management Advanced Diploma
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Strategic + Experience ACMA, CGMA

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Papers across the four levels of the CGMA Professional Qualification
CERTIFICATE
4 papers · on demand
BA1
Fundamentals of Business Economics
BA2
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
BA3
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
BA4
Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
🎓 Certificate in Business Accounting
OPERATIONAL
3 objective tests + case study
E1
Managing Finance in a Digital World
P1
Management Accounting
F1
Financial Reporting
OCS
Operational Case Study
🎓 Diploma in Management Accounting
MANAGEMENT
3 objective tests + case study
E2
Managing Performance
P2
Advanced Management Accounting
F2
Advanced Financial Reporting
MCS
Management Case Study
🎓 Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
STRATEGIC
3 objective tests + case study
E3
Strategic Management
P3
Risk Management
F3
Financial Strategy
SCS
Strategic Case Study
🎓 ACMA, CGMAWith three years of relevant experience
ALSO REQUIRED: Three years of relevant practical experience to become a member (ACMA, CGMA).
Objective Tests
On demand
Case Studies
Feb · May · Aug · Nov
Exams
16 in total
Designation
ACMA, CGMA

WHY CIMA

The management accounting qualification employers recognise worldwide

WHAT THE QUALIFICATION GIVES YOU

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Awards at every level: Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting along the way.
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Study at your pace: Book objective tests on demand when you are ready.
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Real business cases: Each level ends with a case study that mirrors work in a real organisation.
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Digital finance: The 2026 update expands content on AI and digital finance.
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Strategic skills: Strategy, risk management and financial strategy at the final level.
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Global designation: Members use the ACMA and CGMA designations.
Syllabus details, exam windows, entry routes and exemptions are set by CIMA and can change. Please confirm the current rules with CIMA or with ZIPS before you register.

CAREERS & MEMBERSHIP

Where the CIMA qualification can take you

Roles You Can Grow Into

Management Accountant
Financial Analyst
Business Partner (Finance)
Financial Controller
Risk Analyst
Finance Director
CAREER SUPPORT WITH ZIPS

We help our students prepare for interviews and connect them with opportunities in accounting, audit and corporate finance while they study.

A GLOBAL DESIGNATION

After passing the Strategic Case Study and completing three years of relevant experience, you can become a member and use the ACMA, CGMA designations.

FROM STUDENT TO ACMA, CGMA
1. Pass all levels & case studies
2. Three years of relevant experience
3. Apply for membership
4. Chartered Global Management Accountant
(ACMA, CGMA)

HOW TO ENROL

Start your CIMA journey with ZIPS in 4 steps
1
Talk to us

Call or WhatsApp +94 75 414 6530 and tell us where you are in your studies.

2
Check your entry route

We help you confirm your entry route and any exemptions with CIMA.

3
Register with CIMA

Student registration is done directly with CIMA; we guide you through it.

4
Start your classes

Get your timetable and study materials, and begin preparing for your first examinations with ZIPS.

Learn, get certified, and show the world

Everything you need to prepare for the CIMA qualification with ZIPS and turn it into your next career step.

ZIPS LEARN ANYTIME
Weekday & weekendOnline / classroom

Learn on your time

Watch bite-sized videos or in-depth lessons, and study part-time or full-time around your work.

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CGMA Professional Qualification (ACMA, CGMA)
Awarded by CIMA

Get certified

Pass the examinations and earn the CGMA Professional Qualification (ACMA, CGMA), awarded by CIMA.

Certificate added to profile

Prove your skills

Add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile and show employers what you can do.

Partners & Accreditations

Professional bodies we work with and the recognitions behind our qualifications

CMA Sri Lanka
CA Sri Lanka
AAT Sri Lanka
Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK
UGC Recognised
ATHE – Awards for Training and Higher Education
Ofqual – Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
CPD Certified
WES – World Education Services
International Association of Universities
Verified by British Council
Verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia
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