Author: cimastudent

  • CIMA MCS: How I passed it first time.

    I’ve never been a bingo fan, but I was delighted to see the “two fat ladies – 88” and the wonderful green background of the word PASSED. But before I go into how I passed the CIMA MCS exam, I’ll start with my initial thoughts on receiving the results. Passing CIMA MCS: Initial Thoughts I…

  • CIMA OCS May 2018: Mansako

    The May 2018 CIMA Operational Case Study pre-seen materials have been released and this time it’s based on a company called Mansako. You can find the pre-seen materials for the May 2018 OCS from CIMA website here. CIMA OCS: Pre-Seen Analysis The cornerstone of your work and revision for the OCS will be based around…

  • CIMA P2 Exam Tips

    CIMA P2 Syllabus The CIMA P2 exam is a tough one to crack as there are lots of calculations to consider as well as some more complicated theory. However, having passed the P1 exam already you will have the platform already to build on your knowledge and successfully pass the CIMA P2 exam first time!…

  • CIMA Case Study Tips: May 2018

    Having sat the CIMA MCS exam last month I thought I would base this blog post around the lessons I learnt from my experience in studying for the Feb case study exam. I am still waiting for my result to come (March 29th) but I hope this advice will be helpful for students sitting a…

  • Using PESTEL Analysis

    Using PESTEL Analysis

    It’s not until you sit a case study exam until you begin to understand the theory and logic behind some of the CIMA E2 models, for example, we are all familiar with the PESTEL analysis and can explain what it stands for; PESTEL – An introduction The modern business world is a challenging and complex…

  • CIMA MCS Feb 2018: Nortan

    The February 2018 CIMA MCS case study exam is fast approaching and I can feel it as I am sitting the exam myself! If you are taking he exam next month and you haven’t read the pre-seen materials then you can find the official document released by CIMA here. With this in mind, I thought…

  • CIMA OCS Feb 2018: King Crystal

    The CIMA February 2018 OCS exam is based around a scenario called King Crystal. Here are some thoughts from me on what to look out for when analysing the pre-seen materials for King Crystal – hopefully it will set you on your way to a first time pass next month! CIMA OCS: King Crystal Pre-Seen…

  • Blockchain; the future of finance?

    Blockchain. Bitcoin. Two words that I seem to keep across in recent weeks and months. Every day Bitcoin, the crypto-currency that keeps breaking records, appears on the news and mainstream media. Closely followed by the technology that allows it to thrive – Blockchain. But what does it all mean and how can it impact the…

  • CIMA Case Study Tips: February 2018

    The CIMA case studies represent a significant milestone in the professional qualification and require the appropriate planning, hard work and dedication. With this in mind, and the fact I am sitting the MCS exam myself in February 2018, I’ve decide to release CIMA case study tips article earlier and add more depth to it. CIMA…

  • CIMA Materials – 40% OFF BLACK FRIDAY!

    Astranti are having a mega BLACK FRIDAY sale starting today and are offering students 40% OFF all of their materials for the operational, management and strategic level – including all of the OCS, MCS and SCS case study materials. It caught my eye as I plan to sit the MCS exam in February 2018 and…

  • Passing the CIMA P2 Exam First Time!

    EditI managed to pass the CIMA P2 Advanced Management Accounting first time this week and must say I am over the moon with finally getting it out of the way!! I scored a scaled score of 101 out of 150, bearing in mind you need 100 to pass I just edged over line!! Nevertheless, a…

  • CIMA SCS November 2017: Steelcast

    The final set of pre seen materials for the November 2017 case studies were released last week – it’s the final step for some students – and the case study is based on a company called Steelcast. You can find the official pre-seen materials from CIMA here. Here are facts about Steelcast and further down…

  • CIMA MCS 2018 Exam Planning

    I’ve been studying the P2 exam for what seems like an eternity now, but with the exam scheduled in around 4 weeks I have started to think past the P2 exam (probably a big mistake), and look at the 2018 CIMA Exam timetable for the case studies. And I’ve noticed a massive benefit by sitting…

  • CIMA MCS November 2017: ZX Office

    The CIMA MCS case study exam revolves around a company called ZX Office Furniture – you can find the official pre-seen materials released by CIMA here. Below is a series of preview videos from Astranti that cover; The Pre-Seen Materials Industry Analysis Top 10 Issues But before viewing the videos I would strongly urge the…

  • 5 Tips for CIMA Case Study Exams

    It’s been a while since my last post but, as most of you reading this will know, quarter closing at work has been a manic time and allowed very little time for me to post any new blogs. In fact, the pre-seen materials for the MCS and SCS exams have been released but I have…

  • CIMA OCS November 2017: Struans

    CIMA released the pre-seen materials for the upcoming November OCS exam, so OCS students can start with their exam preparations. You can find the pre-seen materials foe the Struans of Newland case study here. I hope the OCS students already have a study plan created, as you will need to co-ordinate your time carefully between…

  • CIMA Case Study Tips: November 2017

    The final case study session of 2017 is almost here, in fact it’s only a couple of weeks until the OCS Pre-Seen materials are released. So, with this in mind, getting organised and prepared for the November case study NOW will only help your chances of passing first time. In these articles I try to…

  • CIMA P2: Throughput Accounting

    Throughput Accounting is a modern management accounting technique that offers an alternative view to the more traditional cost accounting. It’s all about identifying the constraint or limiting factor in the production process and exploiting it to maximise profit. It allows management to focus efforts to make the best possible use of the limitation. Theory of…

  • 13 CIMA Study Tips

    Trying to squeeze out the most of your CIMA study and revision time could be the difference between a pass and a fail on exam day. Here are 13 (lucky for some) study tips that you might not have considered. 1. Take Breaks Sometimes taking a break from your CIMA study will give you energy…

  • CIMA SCS: AutoAuto Financial Analysis

    The below article on the CIMA August 2017 SCS exam AutoAuto has been kindly provided by the good people at Viva Tuition. The August 2017 Strategic Case Study deals with AutoAuto, an electronics and design company that sells to large car manufacturers. In this article we’re going to look at the financial statements presented in…