1. Educational pathway
Eligibility planning should start with your degree status, graduation year, academic background, and available preparation time.
Preparation eligible
College students
Students can start preparation early and plan exam timing around graduation, study hours, and academic workload.
Common route
Graduates
Candidates with a recognized bachelor's degree can map the education requirement and prepare for certification requirements.
Profile review
Working professionals
Finance, accounting, audit, consulting, and business roles can be reviewed against relevant experience expectations.
2. Experience requirement
Professional experience matters for final certification. Use counselling to understand whether your target roles support that path.
Relevant professional experience is required for final certification.
Experience can generally be completed before or after passing the exams, subject to current IMA rules.
Relevant areas may include management accounting, financial management, budgeting, analysis, audit, consulting, or controls.
Routine clerical work may not satisfy professional experience expectations.
Frequently Asked Eligibility Questions
Clear answers before you choose a certification timeline.
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