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About AICPA & CIMA 

Your gateway to a global career

Are you aiming for a high-impact career in finance, accounting, or business leadership?

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA) is your passport to success!

180+
Countries
642k
Members and students

Do you want to become a finance leader, business strategist, or top-tier accountant?

This association provides the skills, credibility, and connections to get you there.

174k
Employers worldwide

Do you want to gain cutting-edge knowledge, access an elite professional network, and unlock career opportunities that know no borders?

Through world-class qualifications like the CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) designation, AICPA & CIMA open doors to a global network of employers.

Who can join the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP)?

If you’re a UBBFSEGA student looking to jumpstart a global career in finance and management accounting, the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP) offers a unique opportunity to earn an internationally recognized qualification while still in university.

Available for students in Romanian, English, and French tracks enrolled in the Accounting and Management Information Systems Program.

Enrollment is open from the 3rd to the 5th semester (until the end of February).

Available for students in English track enrolled in the Accounting Organizations Program.

Enrollment is open from the 1st to the 3rd semester (until the end of February).

Deadline:

Students must enroll at least 4 months before graduation (i.e., by the end of February, before completing studies in early July).

Why join the CGMA Finance Leadership Program?

Boost Your Earning Potential

Professionals with the full CGMA certification earn 50% to 100% more than those in the early stages of certification.

Join a Powerful Global Network

Connect with 642k+ finance professionals and 172k+ multinational employers worldwide.

Access Exclusive Learning Resources

Enjoy premium study materials, workshops, seminars, and training platforms designed for continuous career growth.

Develop Leadership & Strategic Skills

Gain expertise in financial decision-making, business strategy, and team management—preparing you for leadership roles.

Unlock Global Career Opportunities

Recognized in 180+ countries, the CGMA qualification opens doors to top-tier roles like Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Consultant, or CFO.

Skills

Your gateway to a global career

Macroeconomic and Institutional Context of Business
Microeconomic and Organisational Context of Business
Informational Context of Business
Financial Context of Business

The Context of Management Accounting
Costing
Planning and Control
Decision Making

Accounting Principles, Concepts and Regulations
Recording Accounting Transactions
Preparation of Accounts for Single Entities
Analysis of Financial Statements

Business Ethics and Ethical Conflict
Corporate Governance, Controls and Corporate Social Responsability
General Principles of the Legal System, Contract and Employment Law
Company Administration

Role of the finance function 
Technology in a digital world 
Data and information in a digital world 
Shape and structure of the finance function 
Finance interacting with the organisation

Cost Accounting for decision and control 
Budgeting and budgetary control 
Short term commercial decision making 
Risk and uncertainty in the short term

Regulatory environment of financial reporting 
Financial statements 
Principles of taxation 
Managing cash and working capital

The focus of the Operational level is on the short term and the implementation of decisions. In the Operational Case Study exam your role will be that of entry level finance professional.

Fees and financing methods

The Programme is available in two types of subscription packages/product types: University Skills Core and University Skills Plus. Each subscription to the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme includes:

Competencies: Access to all competency areas across all levels to develop in-demand skills

Business Simulations: Test practical application of learning using scenarios and solve real business problems 

Skills Certificates: Earn digital certificates by completing competencies across each level

Registration and Student Fees: All registration and annual student subscription fees included in price

Competencies: Access to all competency areas across all levels to develop in-demand skills

Business Simulations: Test practical application of learning using scenarios and solve real business problems 

Skills Certificates: Earn digital certificates by completing competencies across each level

Registration and Student Fees: All registration and annual student subscription fees included in price

Case Study Exam Review Course: Prepare for exam with a full course concentrating on case analysis, exam techniques and with graded mock exam

Case Study Exam Fees: One exam credit for all required exams is included in package to cover exam fees during your subscription

The standard Subscription pricing in force at the time of this agreement is as per the table below:

University Skills Core

1 year / £300
2 years / N/A
3 years / N/A

University Skills Plus

1 year / £600
2 years / £1,020
3 years / £1,530

University Skills Plus includes everything in University Skills Core plus a Case Study Exam Review Course and two exam attempts. With University Skills Core, exam attempts cost £231 each, making University Skills Plus the smarter, more affordable choice.

The CIMA Independent Route requires separate payments for study materials, review courses, and exam attempts, leading to higher costs (for all fees visit – Fees | AICPA&CIMA). University Skills Plus offers a structured, all-in-one package for a lower cost, better support, and higher success rate.

FAQs

1. How do I know if I am eligible for the AICPA & CIMA program?
Please visit the “Who can join the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP)” in the About section.

2. If I have finished other Bachelor studies, am I eligible for the program?
Yes, if you have enrolled for the Accounting and Organizations master program.

3. What fees do I have to pay for the program?
Please visit the Fees section.

4. Do I have to pay fees other than the subscription to the program?
If you fail an exam on the first attempt, you must pay starting with the second attempt.

5. How many attempts can I take for an exam during a year?
As much as you can, however, if you fail the first attempt of an exam, starting with the second attempt, you have to pay for the exam.

6. Could I take the exams after case studies?
No, you need first to complete the exams.

7. What is the entry-level for exams depending on if I am a Bachelor’s or a Master’s student?
Please visit the Fees section.

8. When am I obtaining the CIMA student status?
You will attain CIMA student status after paying the subscription fee.

9. What benefits do I obtain from the CIMA qualification?
Please visit the Why join the CGMA Finance Leadership Program? section.

Registration

Ready to take your finance and management accounting career to the next level?

Follow these steps to enroll in the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP) and gain access to a globally recognized qualification that opens doors to top employers worldwide.

Before applying, ensure you meet the CGMA FLP at UBBFSEGA eligibility criteria based on your level of study:

Bachelor’s students (Accounting and Management Information Systems) can apply from the 3rd to the 5th semester.

Master’s students (Accounting and Organizations) can apply from the 1st to the 3rd semester.

Tip: If you are close to completing your studies, make sure you enroll at least 4 months before graduation (by the end of February for a July graduation).

If you are seeking exemptions, have your academic diplomas and transcripts ready for the online application process.

Please contact Professor Radu Marian – cima@econ.ubbcluj.ro – by specifying what subscription option & length you want to choose.

Fill out the official CIMA registration form with your details.
If applicable, upload your academic documents for exemption review.

For a detailed step-by-step guide, refer to the official document

Registration fees must be paid online.

Ensure you have a valid card that supports international transactions in foreign currency.

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