The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) certificate in business accounting (CBA) is CIMA's own entry route to the CIMA professional qualification.

What's New!

CIMA T4, E3, F3, P3 Professional Examinations

We offer the computer-based professional examinations for CIMA T4, resit of E3, F3 and P3 in March and September.  For more information, please contact us on examinations@britishcouncil.org.hk.

CIMA CBA Examination (2005/2006 and 2011 syllabus)

The new 2011 syllabus is now available. Examinations based on the 2005/2006 syllabus will also be available until 30 June 2012.

Important Notice

The current test fees for CIMA CBA is $1050 per paper.

From April 2012, the test fee will be revised to $1100.

Candidate can register for ONE paper ONLY per test date.

Where can I get the Registration Form for CIMA CBA?

We are currently accepting registrations for March, April, May and June 2012.

Download Registration Form (exam in March 2012)

Download Registration Form (exams in April, May and June 2012)

How can I register for the CIMA CBA?

If you wish to register by post, please send the completed form together with a cheque made payable to "British Council" to: Examinations Services, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.

Alternatively, registration can be made in person at the Customer Services Centre on the 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.

We regret that we cannot accept cash at the Customer Services Centre.  We only accept EPS and credit cards.

What is Computer Based Assessment (CBA)?

CBA uses the computer to examine students for each of the entry level Papers.  The computer will mark the answers and add the total marks achieved with the results being given as an immediate pass or fail.

What CBAs are available at the British Council?

You can sit for all CBA entry level examinations at the British Council.

Foundation Level Examinations

2005/2006 Syllabus

			CO1 Fundamentals of Management Accountings
			C02 Fundamentals of Financial Accountings
			C03 Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
			C04 Fundamentals of Business Economics
			C05 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

2011 Syllabus

			CO1 Fundamentals of Management Accountings
			C02 Fundamentals of Financial Accountings
			C03 Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
			C04 Fundamentals of Business Economics
			C05 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

The duration of each exam paper is 120 minutes

When can I take the CIMA CBA?

We are currently accepting registrations for March, April, May and June 2012.

Where can I take the CIMA CBA?

All CIMA examinations are held in British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong

How can I prepare for the CIMA CBA?

There are many study aids to help!

Please visit CIMA to get the syllabus and study resources

How much does the CIMA CBA cost?

The current test fees for CIMA CBA is $1050 per paper.

From April 2012, The test fee will be revised to $1100.

How and when will I get my CIMA CBA results?

Certificates will be issued to successful candidates by post one week after the examination date.  

Special Needs

We aim to do our best to cater for candidates with special needs.  We will do all we can to enable candidates to understand test questions and ways of giving answers.  All candidates, irrespective of their disability, will be assessed fairly and objectively.

Candidates who require special arrangements are asked to contact us before they submit their application.  Relevant supporting materials such as medical certificates should be submitted during registration.

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