Credential type: professional designation earned by examination · verified on the issuer's site September 20, 2026 issuer page

Exam Domains

1 Develop business strategy Weight not published

2 Evaluate business ecosystem and business environment Weight not published

3 Recommend financing strategies Weight not published

4 Evaluate and mitigate risk Weight not published

5 Recommend and maintain a sound control environment Weight not published

Exam Details

Question TypesObjective Test Questions (OTQ), Constructed Response

FormatLinear

Online ProctoringAvailable

ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match CIMA registration exactly.

RenewalRequired -- Passed exams do not expire. Once qualified as CGMA, annual CPD is required to maintain membership. Annual subscription fee required to maintain active CIMA/CGMA status.

PrerequisitesMust pass all three Strategic level Objective Tests (E3, P3, F3)

Retake PolicyMaximum 3 attempts per exam per year for Objective Tests (on-demand). Case Study exams: limited to sitting windows (Feb/May/Aug/Nov); maximum 3 attempts per exam per year. Full exam fee required for each retake.

LanguagesEnglish

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