ACCA or CIMA

g_bonsor
g_bonsor Registered Posts: 26 New contributor 🐸
edited June 18 in AAT member discussion
I'm only on my Level 2 AAT at the moment so I've got a long time to make my decision but just thinking of what to do in the future. I plan to continue and complete my Level 3 and 4 AAT but just wondering what other options there are for me?

Also, what is the difference between ACCA and CIMA and which would be the best route to take? Any suggestions would be really appreciated!

Thanks :)

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  • Sharon123
    Sharon123 Registered Posts: 77
    From my experience, ACCA tends to be more for financial accounting roles eg working in a practice or as a MIP and CIMA is more common amongst people working in industry
  • stevef
    stevef Registered Posts: 257 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    Just to note: about half of the ACCA membership do not work in practice, they work in commerce or industry or in the public sector.
  • CeeJaySix
    CeeJaySix Registered Posts: 630
    True, but it is not a dedicated management accounting qualification. CIMA is. Of course there is also CiPFA for public bodies.

    ACA/ACCA are more flexible as a qualification as they are accepted in industry and practice, but the material itself is less relevant to management accounting.

    If you're unsure where your future lies ACCA would be the better option.
  • g_bonsor
    g_bonsor Registered Posts: 26 New contributor 🐸
    Thank you very much very helpful CeeJaySix!

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