Course Overview
Examining everything from the basics of cost accounting to budgetary planning and control, CIMA C1 paper The Fundamentals of Management Accounting is part of the qualification to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). This internationally recognised and respected body offers one of the most highly-regarded qualifications available in the field of accountancy.
Pre-requisites
A 'Flexible Entry' policy is in place, meaning that there are no minimum entry requirements, but students will need a good standard of maths and be competent in the English Language.
Key Topics
- Management Accounting Fundamentals
- Basic Aspects of Cost Accounting
- Continuous Operation Costing
- Integrated and Non-integrated Accounting Systems
- Absorption Costing and Marginal Costing
- Breakeven Analysis and Decision-making
- Budgetary Planning and Control
- Standard Costing and Variance Analysis
Qualification
CIMA Part-Qualified
Support
As an ICS student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
Assessment
This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your dedicated ICS tutor for grading and comments. You'll also be required to sit computer-based exams at an authorised testing centre near you. Exams are available all year round. Please note, you must also register with CIMA and registration fees are additional to course fees.
What our Students Say
"The course notes were very good – extremely comprehensive and clear. If I had any queries, I found my tutor was useful; but to be honest, I only had to get in touch two or three times." Darren Gates, ICS Graduate, Manchester.
Your Future Prospects
Management Accountant – working in either practice, industry or consultancy.