CGMA® Takes You Places
Who we are
CIMA® advances the global accounting and finance profession, representing a powerful network of members, candidates, and engaged professionals across more than 180 countries.
As the worldwide leader in management accounting, we provide advocacy, professional education, specialised credentials like the CGMA® designation, and thought leadership. Our mission is to empower finance professionals with the knowledge and opportunities to lead businesses in building a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future.
Membership gives you access to an international community of finance and accounting professionals, helping you amplify your career advantage while connecting you across every area of practice, specialisation, and industry.
CGMA® Takes You Places
Who are potential CGMA® designation holders?
Innovators. Problem-solvers. Digital-first thinkers. Sustainability champions. Strategic leaders.
These are the kinds of professionals who thrive with the CGMA® Professional Qualification. You are the future of the profession, shaping businesses worldwide for years to come.
Go Further with CGMA ®
The Chartered Global Management Accountant® (CGMA®) designation is the world’s most widely recognised management accounting credential, valued by employers everywhere. Awarded by CIMA®, the CGMA® Professional Qualification offers the most comprehensive route for students and professionals of all backgrounds to achieve this prestigious designation.
A Global Community of Management Accountants
Joining CIMA® means joining one of the world’s most influential communities of management accountants. It’s an international network that opens doors to how finance works across industries and cultures, giving you global opportunities. What brings it all together is experience — the kind that makes you stand out and drive real impact.
Videos
Tariro Mutizwa, ACMA, CGMA, Vice President – Africa at AICPA & CIMA, explains how the refreshed CIMA syllabus equips professionals with the skills to build a sustainable financial future in Africa and beyond.
Watch her perspective on why sustainability is no longer optional in finance — it’s essential.
The world of business is evolving fast — and so is finance.
Ian Short, Senior Lecturer at North-West University, highlights how the refreshed CGMA® Professional Designation is rooted in research and global academic input to keep accountants relevant, future-focused, and confident in their role.
For Lerato Tsiki, ACMA, CGMA and Director at Osmond Lange Architects, the CGMA® Professional Designation opened doors to promotions and leadership — shaping her career into one of ownership and influence.