CIMA Cert in Business Accounting (Cert BA)

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EXP032

The Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA) is an introductory finance qualification by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - the world’s largest leading professional body of management accountants.

This course comprises of:

Fundamentals of Business Economics module BA1
Fundamentals of Management Accounting module BA2
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting module BA3
Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law module BA4

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The Cert BA qualification is an ideal introduction to core business and finance skills for individuals with little or no previous accounting knowledge.

With this qualification, students can work as an accounts assistant or in a management consultancy.

This course includes all four modules necessary to achieve the qualification. Successful completion of all four modules and passing the associated exams will result in achieving the Certificate in Business Accounting. Exams will need to be booked and paid for directly with CIMA.

Course Duration

Varies depending on enrolment date.

Course Outcome

You will achieve a CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA).

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Four exams.

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting – Fundamentals of Business Economics module BA1

Factors that effect the level of a countries national income
The impact of changing economic growth rates and prices on business
Factors affecting a countries trade with the rest of the World

Economic goals of various stakeholders and organisations
Market forces
Economic and social considerations on the structure of an organisation and the regulation of markets

Techniques used to communicate business data as information to business stakeholders
Using business data and analytics for understanding the business context

Functions of the main financial markets
Financial mathematical techniques used in business decision-making
The impact of changes to interest and exchange rates when controlling and measuring business performance

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting – Fundamentals of Ethics Corporate Governance and Business Law module BA4

The importance of ethics to society, business and the professional accountant
Adopting the highest standards of ethical behaviour
Regulating ethical behaviour
Ethical dilemmas and their potential resolution

The role of corporate governance
The impact of corporate governance on directors and management structures of corporations
The role of internal and external audit
Errors and frauds
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its role within company reporting

Contract law and the legal status of contractual terms
Employment contracts

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting – Fundamentals of Financial Accounting module BA3

Principles and concepts of financial accounting
Impact of the regulatory framework on financial accounting

Preparing accounting records
Preparing accounting reconciliations
Preparing accounting entries for specific transactions

Preparing accounting adjustments
Preparing manufacturing accounts
Preparing financial statements for a single entity

Identifying information provided by accounting ratios
Calculating the basic accounting ratios

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting – Fundamentals of Management Accounting module BA2

The purpose of management accounting
The role of the Management Accountant
The role of CIMA as a professional body for Management Accountants

Cost identification and classification
Absorption and marginal costing

Preparing budgets
Applying variance analysis to reconcile budgeted and actual profits in a marginal format
Financial and non-financial performance measures
Preparing accounts and reports for managers

The impact of risk
Techniques for short-term decision-making
Techniques for long-term decision-making

Assessment

You will need to sit a computer-based exam at the end of each module in order to achieve your overall qualification. Exams are not included in the cost of this course, and should be booked with CIMA.

Study method

This course is offered on a distance learning basis, with access to required study materials and unlimited support from your personal tutor via email. Study at your own pace, wherever and whenever you choose.

Course outcome

At the end of this course successful students will achieve a CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA).

The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA) is a recognised qualification, as well as a route to becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

Awarding body

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world’s largest leading professional body of management accountants, with the most useful accounting qualification for a career in business.

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CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting – Fundamentals of Business Economics module BA1

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting – Fundamentals of Ethics Corporate Governance and Business Law module BA4

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting – Fundamentals of Financial Accounting module BA3

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting – Fundamentals of Management Accounting module BA2

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Macroeconomic and Institutional Context of Business

Microeconomic and Organisational Context of Business

Informational Context of Business

The Financial Context of Business

Business Ethics and Ethical Conflict

Corporate Governance, Controls and Corporate Social Responsibility

General Principles of the Legal System, Contract and Employment Law

Company Administration

Accounting Principles, Concepts and Regulations

Recording Accounting Transactions

Preparation of Accounts for Single Entities

Analysis of Financial Statements

The Context of Management Accounting

Costing

Planning and Control

Decision Making

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