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Take the first step on your CIMA journey towards full membership. The Fundamental exams are an introduction to the world of finance and accounting, providing you with an understanding of essential accounting techniques.
There are 4 Fundamental exams to study and pass before moving onto the Professional Level. These subjects can be taken in any order and the exams sat at any time of the year.
BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics
BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
BA3 Fundamentals of Finance Accounting
BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
You may qualify for exemptions which let you start your studies at a level that is consistent with the knowledge and skills gained from prior learning. They provide you with the quickest route to CIMA membership.
Click below to establish any exemptions you may be awarded along with further important dates and CIMA information.
Don't Forget! As part of your journey to become an CIMA member, you must demonstrate relevant skills and experience within a real work environment. This is what CIMA'S Practical Experience Requirement (PER) is all about.
To complete CIMA and gain membership you will need to achieve a minimum of 36 months experience across the four knowledge areas, with a maximum of 60 months to be evidenced.
In BA3 students will obtain a practical understanding of financial accounting and the process behind the preparation of financial statements for single entities.
These statements are prepared within a conceptual and regulatory framework requiring an understanding of the role of legislation and of accounting standards. The need to understand and apply necessary controls for accounting systems, and the nature of errors is also covered. There is an introduction to measuring financial performance with the calculation of basic ratios.
BA3 Syllabus structure
The syllabus comprises the following topics and weightings:
A. Accounting Principles, Concepts and Regulations (10%)
B. Recording Accounting Transactions (50%)
C. Preparation of Accounts for Single Entities (30%)
D. Analysis of Financial Statements (10%)
EXAM FORMAT
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Step right in and start your CIMA & RCA journey. RCA run all courses twice yearly to help keep you moving through the qualification with classes running during the spring and autumn terms for BA2, on an evening and weekend basis
INCLUDED IN YOUR BA3 LIVE ONLINE/CLASSROOM COURSE
1. Face to face classes or login via the live stream, the choice is yours
2. 25-30 Hours of lectures from subject specialist tutors
3. Exam question practice throughout
4. All classes are recorded and uploaded to your online account to recap and reinforce classroom learning
5. Can't make it to a class? No problem, just catch up via your online recording
6. All learning materials included (tutor course notes, Kaplan study text & exam kit)
7. Tutor support 24/7 via Email, What'sApp or Phone
8. What'sApp group support. with tutor updates with assignments pre & post class
9. Flexible payment terms available
10. Pass guarantee.....guaranteed:)
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