The designation is powered by the resources and expertise of two of the world’s leading accounting bodies – CIMA and AICPA. It aims to establish management accounting as the most valued profession in business worldwide. CIMA members work at the heart of business in industry, commerce and not for profit organisations. We have strong relationships with employers, and sponsor leading research. CIMA is committed to producing relevant, rigorous and applied research. We publish industry-leading insight, fund academic programmes, and collaborate with partners globally to help people and organisations drive better, sustainable business performance.