We provide continuing professional development services, fund academic research, develop thought leadership, monitor professional standards, maintain a code of ethics for members, and work with external tuition providers and assessment services to provide the best study and examination experience.
In 2017, members of CIMA and AICPA formed the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants to unite and strengthen the accounting profession globally. Representing an influential network of more than 696,000 members and students in management and public accounting, the Association prepares accountants for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
1919
The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants (ICWA) is founded
1972
Name changes to the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA)
1975
ICMA is granted a Royal Charter
1986
Name changes to The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA)
1995
CIMA members are given the right to use the title Chartered Management Accountant
2011
AICPA and CIMA enter into a joint venture
2012
AICPA and CIMA launch the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation
2014
AICPA and CIMA introduce the CGMA Competency Framework
AICPA and CIMA launch the Global Management Accounting Principles
2015
CIMA moves to computer-based assessments
2016
AICPA and CIMA members approve the creation of a new global association to represent public and management accounting around the world
2017
AICPA and CIMA form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants