CIMA – Chartered Management Accountant
CIMA – Chartered Management Accountant vs 3 alternatives compared
Exam fee, level, duration, validity and salary side by side. Blank cells mean we do not have verified data yet.
| CIMA – Chartered Management Accountant | CPA – Certified Public Accountant (Accounting Track) | ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant | CMA – Certified Management Accountant (Accounting Track) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor | CIMA / AICPA | AICPA / NASBA | ACCA | IMA |
| Level | Advanced | Advanced | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Exam fee | £500–£3,000 | $1,000–$2,000 | £89–£143 per exam | $415–$830 |
| Duration | — | — | — | — |
| Passing score | — | — | — | — |
| Valid for | — | — | — | — |
| Typical salary | £50K–£90K | $70K–$130K | £40K–£80K | $85K–$130K |
| Prerequisites | — | — | — | — |
Which should you choose?
Should I take CIMA – Chartered Management Accountant or Accounting Track first?
Both are rated Advanced. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.
Should I take CIMA – Chartered Management Accountant or ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant first?
ACCA – Chartered Certified Accountant is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.
Should I take CIMA – Chartered Management Accountant or Accounting Track first?
Accounting Track is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.