CIMA (The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

With over 74,000 students and 57,000 members in 156 countries, CIMA's focus on management functions and it's recognition as offering the financial qualifications for business make it unique.

The CIMA qualification offers flexibility which is evident in the commercial relevance of it's syllabus, allowing students and members opportunities across all business sectors at all levels throughout the world.

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

The AAT is the professional body for Accounting Technicians, with more than 100,000 Members and Students worldwide. Formed in 1980.

Accounting Technicians work in accounting and finance alongside chartered accountants, in a wide range of jobs from accounts clerks to credit control officers to financial managers. Accounting Technicians work in all sectors of the economy, in industry and commerce, accountancy practices and the public and voluntary sectors. Some are self-employed, offering their services to the general public.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

ACCA has been recognised and respected across the world for almost 100 years, and currently has nearly 300,000 students and members in 160 countries. Whatever your background, ACCA addresses your individual needs and goals in an ongoing partnership which is designed to last throughout your career. They have an extensive website that we recommend you look at.