Planning and preparation are crucial when it comes to passing your CIMA exams. Therefore, it’s essential to know the exam timetable and critical deadlines you can work towards.
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Certificate in Business Accounting Exams
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- BA1
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| Operational level | E1 | P1 | F1 |
| Management level | E2 | P2 | F2 |
| Strategic level | E3 | P3 | F3 |
CIMA Case Study Exam Timetable 2023
There are four opportunities a year when you can sit case study exams – February, May, August, and November. Exams will be available for three days, from Wednesday to Friday, within each window.
February 2023 CIMA Exam Dates
Operational
- Exam entry opening – July 27th, 2022
- Exam entry closing – January 24th, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – September 23rd, 2022
- Exam dates -February 8th to 10th, 2023
- Results published -March 30th, 2023
Management/Gateway
- Exam entry opening – August 3rd, 2022
- Exam entry closing – January 31st, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – September 30th, 2022
- Exam dates – February 15th to 17th to 2023
- Results published – April 6th, 2023
Strategic/CGMA
- Exam entry opening – August 10th, 2022
- Exam entry closing – February 7th, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – October 7th, 2022
- Exam dates – February 22nd to 24th, 2023
- Results published – April 13th, 2023
May 2023 CIMA Exam Dates
Operational
- Exam entry opening – October 26th, 2022
- Exam entry closing – April 25th, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – March 24th, 2023
- Exam dates – May 10th to 12th, 2023
- Results published – June 29th, 2023
Management/Gateway
- Exam entry opening – November 2rd, 2022
- Exam entry closing – May 5th, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – March 31st, 2023
- Exam dates – May 17th to 19th, 2023
- Results published – July 6th, 2023
Strategic/CGMA
- Exam entry opening – November 9th, 2022
- Exam entry closing – May 9th, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – April 3rd, 2023
- Exam dates – May 24th to 26th, 2023
- Results published – July 13th, 2022
August 2023 CIMA Exam Dates
Operational
- Exam entry opening – January 25th, 2023
- Exam entry closing – July 25th, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – March 24th, 2023
- Exam dates – August 9th to 11th, 2023
- Results published – September 28th, 2023
Management/Gateway
- Exam entry opening – February 1st, 2023
- Exam entry closing – August 1st, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – March 31st, 2023
- Exam dates – August 16th to 18th, 2023
- Results published – October 5th, 2023
Strategic/CGMA
- Exam entry opening – February 8th, 2023
- Exam entry closing – August 8th, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – April 3rd, 2023
- Exam dates – August 23rd to 25th, 2023
- Results published – October 12th, 2023
November 2023 CIMA Exam Dates
Operational
- Exam entry opening – April 26th, 2023
- Exam entry closing – October 17th, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – September 15th, 2023
- Exam dates – November 1st to 3rd, 2023
- Results published – December 21st, 2023
Management/Gateway
- Exam entry opening – May 4th, 2023
- Exam entry closing – October 24th, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – September 22nd, 2023
- Exam dates – November 8th to 10th, 2023
- Results published – January 4th, 2024
Strategic/CGMA
- Exam entry opening – May 10th, 2023
- Exam entry closing – October 31st, 2023
- Pre-seen material released – September 29th, 2023
- Exam dates – November 15rd to 17th, 2023
- Results published – January 11th, 2023
Bookmark these dates to ensure you’re always prepared for your CIMA exams!
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