The increasing complexity, uncertainty and ambiguity in the operating environments of organisations make it difficult for their leaders and employers to create and preserve sustainable value. Finance professionals with high quality technical skills, deep understanding of their organisations and the ability to influence and lead people can provide the insight those organisations need to craft and successfully execute their strategies.

The 2015 CIMA Professional Qualification Syllabus has been designed to enable this. The updated syllabus and assessment bridges skills gaps of the newly qualified finance professionals worldwide, meeting the employability needs of both business and people. In designing the qualification we set out to enhance the relevance of the syllabus to employers; ensure the rigour of the related examinations so that they can differentiate between competent and non-competent candidates; and align the learning experience of candidates to the real world of business.