The Verifera™ Encyclopaedia — Careers edition
CGMA
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CIMA and the CGMA designation
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) trains management accountants in business. Its CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) designation is jointly awarded with the AICPA. CIMA is NOT a Recognised Supervisory/Qualifying Body, and CGMAs do not acquire statutory-audit rights.
✔ Verified by VeriferaPathwayLevel 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional apprenticeship — 2026 funding change
The Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional apprenticeship (Skills England standard ST0001) is the degree/master's-equivalent route mapped to ACA/ACCA/CIMA chartered qualifications. From 1 January 2026 government funding is limited to apprentices aged 16-21 at the start (or under 25 with an EHCP and/or care-leaver status); older starters are no longer government-funded.
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