The CIMA professional qualification is for anyone with the drive and desire to succeed in business. If you’re thinking about or if you’re new to business or accounting studies, you will first need to work towards gaining the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. This will then enable you to move on to the CIMA professional qualification. For those who have previously studied business/accounting they may be entitled to exemptions or there may be an alternative entry route to studying CIMA.