CIMA Professional Qualification Route

Path to Accountant · Finance & Banking

Duration

3.0–5.0 yrs

Upvotes

61

Est. Cost

LKR 300k+

Score

61

About This Path

Professional accounting path through CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification. Globally recognized and highly valued in Sri Lankan job market.

Path Overview

Education

A/L Commerce Stream

2 yrRs.100k
Education

CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

1 yrRs.120k
Education

CIMA Operational Level

1 yrRs.120k
Experience

Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant · Trainee Accountant

2 yrRs.40k–Rs.80k/mo
Education

CIMA Management Level

1 yrRs.120k
Education

CIMA Strategic Level & CGMA

1 yrRs.150k

Step-by-Step Detail

  1. 1
    Education

    A/L Commerce Stream

    Complete A/L with Business Studies, Accounting, and Economics. Strong foundation essential for professional accounting.

    2 yearsLKR 100,000
  2. 2
    Qualification

    CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

    Foundation level covering fundamentals of management accounting, financial accounting, and business. Use official CIMA study materials.

    1 yearsLKR 120,000
  3. 3
    Qualification

    CIMA Operational Level

    Covers E1 (Managing Finance), P1 (Management Accounting), and F1 (Financial Reporting). Balance study with work experience.

    1 yearsLKR 120,000
  4. 4
    Experience

    Accounting Assistant

    Start working as accounting assistant or trainee accountant while completing CIMA. Gain practical experience alongside studies.

    2 yearsLKR 40,000 – LKR 80,000 /mo
    Accounting AssistantTrainee Accountant
  5. 5
    Qualification

    CIMA Management Level

    E2 (Project and Relationship Management), P2 (Advanced Management Accounting), F2 (Advanced Financial Reporting).

    1 yearsLKR 120,000
  6. 6
    Qualification

    CIMA Strategic Level & CGMA

    E3 (Strategic Management), P3 (Risk Management), F3 (Financial Strategy). Final level before CGMA designation.

    1 yearsLKR 150,000