CIMA wins Accountancy Body of the Year

CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) has won the prestigious Accountancy Body of the Year award at the annual PQ Magazine awards, held recently at Quaglino’s in London.

According to PQ Magazine, CIMA students applauded the recent move to more examination sittings, and reduced waiting times for exam results. The institute was also praised by students for promoting the CIMA brand and furthering their future.

PQ magazine editor Graham Hambly said, ‘CIMA has become the listening body. The 2010 syllabus is a breath of fresh air. Melding the case study and practical experience requirements shows the institute’s commitment to producing competent accountants for the future.’

Robert Jelly, Director of Education at CIMA, said, ‘It is an honour to accept this award on behalf of CIMA and we are pleased to see our hard work in reducing exam result waiting times recognized. Today’s CIMA students will go on to become the leading members of the Institute and we are proud to be training the business leaders of tomorrow.’