Develop your professional career and join CIMA through the accelerated route for members of:
- IFAC bodies. This route is open to members and passed finalists of bodies who are members of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), who are examining bodies.
Professional gateway assessment
The gateway assessment is drawn from the management level papers of the CIMA syllabus:
P2: performance management
E2: enterprise management
F2: financial management
Section A – three compulsory questions each worth 25 marks.
1. P2 syllabus area B – cost planning and analysis for competitive advantage (25%)
2. E2 syllabus area B – project management (25%)
3. F2 syllabus area A – group financial statements (25%)
Section B – a series of objective test questions totalling 25 marks, from all other areas of the P2, E2 and F2 syllabi not covered in section A (25%).
The pass mark for the paper is 50 marks.
On successful completion of the gateway exam, you will be granted 11 free exemptions from the CIMA professional qualification and awarded the CIMA advanced diploma in management accounting. You will then be able to enter the strategic level papers P3, E3 and F3.
The CIMA gateway assessment is three hours long and can be taken at any CIMA exam centre.
The offer
For a fee of GBP320, the professional gateway accelerated entry route includes:
- one exam entry and attempt at the gateway assessment exam
Registration deadlines
Student registration
You must have registered as a CIMA student by 31 January to enter the May exam and 31 July to enter the November exam.
Register as a CIMA student.
Exam entry deadlines
To sit the exam in May, ensure you register for the exam by 14 March and for the November exam, ensure you register for the assessment by 14 September.
Current CIMA students
Please see the professional gateway FAQs for information for current CIMA students.
Why choose CIMA?
CIMA is the only accounting body that prepares its members for business achievement. No other professional accounting body is aligned so closely to the needs of business or is as internationally respected.
CIMA’s qualification gives you a deeper understanding of business. Our reputation ensures that doors will open for you around the world, and our lifelong learning supports skill development throughout your career.
Read more about why you should study CIMA.
For more information about the professional gateway route, email us at prospectivestudents@cimaglobal.com.