Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA):
CIMA is an acronym for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Based in the UK,
this is one of the oldest professional bodies in the world. Started in 1919, come 2019, CIMA
will turn hundred years of age. CIMA operates under a Royal Charter from the Crown and is
recognized in 176 countries and is the preferred qualification among most corporate
houses and MNCs. The qualification has even been made mandatory in some countries for
employment in financial and accounting positions.