KUALA LUMPUR: The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched an updated CIME accounting certificate (Cert BA), whose assessments as part of the update program will start in January 2017.
In a statement, the largest professional organization of management accountants in the world says the update consolidates four of five subjects in existing programs.
"The previous business math autonomous subject is now integrated into other subjects, allowing contextual practical application of mathematics.
"The full content of the program was revised and updated after thorough global industry and research in education, ensure its current and relevant," he added.
Executive Director of CIMA Education, Noel Tagoe said Cert BA was designed to bring people and successful businesses by developing skills and unlock talents.
"The update Cert BA is based on extensive research and consultation with employers and educators around the world, ensuring that the program continues to reflect the new challenges facing companies and satisfies their need for qualified professionals committed and specialized, "he added.
Previously, CIMA has introduced a computerized and updated content classification for professional qualification based on rigorous research and the Chartered Global Management Accountant World (AMG) newly created CIMA competency framework.
While the update Cert BA is an independent rating also continues to serve as a prerequisite for professional qualification.
CIMA also said the update now Cert BA more strongly aligned with the professional qualification by integrating the framework CGMA skills and integration of the "three pillars of learning" structure.
