Year: 2016

  • E2: Project Management

    What is Project Management? Project management is a topic that crops up in the E2 syllabus and the official definition from CIMA can be seen below: “The integration of all aspects of a project, ensuring that the proper knowledge and resources are available when and where needed, and above all to ensure that the expected…

  • CIMA Student Webinars

    You may think you have exhausted all of the free resources, CIMA exam tips and help available from CIMA but you’ve probably overlooked the student webinars that are held by the CIMA learning support team and tutors. What are Student Webinars? You shouldn’t get the webinars confused with the CIMA syllabus content, you won’t find…

  • CIMA August ’16 Case Study: REVISION CLASSES

    I don’t usually have two articles on the same day but I noticed Astranti have their final revision classes coming up for the August case study exams and thought I would share the details for those who are not aware. Are you worried about the CIMA case study exam coming up? Is this your first…

  • The Week Ahead – 1st August 2016

    This month signals the beginning of the August case study exams – all of my resources, notes and comments have already been posted on the site – so Good Luck to those sitting case study exams this month. The CIMA Student Website This week I will be looking at an underrated tool that students perhaps…

  • August 2016 OCS, MCS, SCS: Industry Analysis

    The August CIMA case study exams are just weeks away now, so for those sitting the exams next month you will need to have all bases covered. Alongside the pre-seen analysis, syllabus revision and mock exam practice you also need to familiarise yourself with the latest industry analysis for your respective case study scenario. Being…

  • CIMA Careers and Salary Advice

    Studying for CIMA is no easy task. There are countless amount of exams and each level of the CIMA qualification gets progressively harder. Throw working full-time and juggling family responsibilities into the mix makes passing your CIMA exams even harder. However, we mustn’t lose site of what lays ahead when finally becoming a CGMA member.…

  • The Week Ahead – 25th July 2016

    Fresh back from summer holidays it’s time to get back to the books. Here is what is coming up this week. CIMA News CIMA and AICPA joint venture to create a new association has been given the green light by members of both associations. Of those members who voted, around 90% of CIMA memberd endorsed…

  • The Week Ahead – 11th July 2016

    I’ll be on holidays for the next couple of weeks so their won’t be any activity on the site. All of the CIMA case study materials for the August exam are now on the site so case study students can start preparing. Happy studying and enjoy your summer!

  • CIMA SCS August 2016: AEN

    It’s finally here. The SCS pre-seen material for the August sitting of the strategic level case study has been released by CIMA. This, the final exam for many students, will be arguably the toughest exam you will face in becoming qualified. So get started now on your revision and exam preparation – I have put…

  • The Week Ahead – 4th July 2016

    As you may have read last week, I failed my F2 resit on Friday and I’ve now got my scaled score which was 94 out of 150 – so I was just six away from a pass – which is probably a question or two on the wrong side of  pass mark. So agonising. I…

  • F2: Failed again

    My second attempt at the F2: Advanced Financial Reporting paper resulted in my second failure. This time, though, it’s more demoralising than the first sitting! I felt well prepared and felt confident when I finished the exam – so it was a blow to see the words “fail”on the provisional result at the exam centre.…

  • CIMA MCS August 2016: SparkSpace

    The CIMA case study scenario for the upcoming MCS exam in August is based around a company called SparkSpace. This marks the beginning of the study period for those students taking the exam, all of your preparation and planning to pass the CIMA MCS first time can start now! You can find the official pre-seen material…

  • The Week Ahead – 27th June 2016

    It’s generally a quiet time for students who are more concerned with thinking about where to go on summer holiday but there was MASSIVE news in the UK where the vote to leave to the EU went the way of the LEAVE campaign. This will, of course, have big implications on the global financial markets…

  • CIMA OCS August 2016: Wise Choice Hotels

    CIMA have released the pre-seen materials for the upcoming OCS exam in August 2016. With this in mind I have together an article that covers all of the Astranti video analysis as well as the official materials and support from CIMA. Hopefully this will get you on your way to passing the CIMA case study…

  • The Week Ahead – 13th June 2016

    CIMA News Are you aware of The CIMA Code of Ethics? It was updated last year and for those of you who were not aware this handy animation will explain all. This new ethics animation explains the importance and value of the 2015 CIMA code of ethics and the code of ethics for CGMAs. It’s…

  • CIMA Case Studies: Pass Guarantee

    CIMA Case Studies: Pass Guarantee

    A guide on how to pass the CIMA OCS, MCS, SCS Case Study exams first time. Tips and advice on the best CIMA resources for the May 2017 CIMA Case Studies, for students of all levels.

  • GRI: Global Reporting Initiatives

    Many companies now see addressing the triple bottom line (economic, environmental and social factors) as core to their organisation strategies. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility are topics high of the agenda of all large businesses and corporations. By employing a successful corporate social responsibility and sustainability programmes businesses will reap the rewards of improved relationships with external…

  • The Week Ahead – 6th June 2016

    CIMA News It’s been over a week now since the last May CIMA Case Study was taken, so many of you maybe wondering when the results are? Well, here is a reminder that the results for the OCS will be released in just over two weeks time (Thursday 23rd June)! If it’s your first case…

  • CIMA Objective Test Courses

    The CIMA objective tests are the meat on the bones of the CIMA qualification and you will need to pass nine objective tests in total (plus three case studies) to become fully qualified so it’s imperative you find the right resources for you. Astranti offer a comprehensive package of materials for each CIMA objective test, so…

  • The Week Ahead – 30th May 2016

      CIMA News The sun is shining and the May CIMA case study exams are over. Students can breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to their next steps (and summer holidays!) However, it’s a good time to start thinking about what exams to take next and get some preparation in early. Here are…