Tag: OCS

  • CIMA Feb 2022 OCS:TreadCushy

    CIMA Feb 2022 OCS:TreadCushy

    The February 2022 CIMA OCS pre seen materials were released by CIMA, so I’ve had time to go through them and make a few observations and pointers that will help you prepare for exam day. You can find the official pre seen materials from CIMA here. Costing Methods It’s a staple of the CIMA operational…

  • The CIMA Case Study: Last Minute Advice

    Studying for the CIMA Case Studies require a completely different approach from the objective tests. I also find there is also added weight of pressure and expectation that comes with a case study exam. It’s a milestone. It’s three hours long and you will have write somewhere between 3000-4500 words. No select all that apply…

  • CIMA Case Study: Industry Analysis

    Students who want to pass their CIMA case study exam will need to develop their knowledge and understanding of the underlying industry. It’s been highlighted in many of the examiners report that students had a basic (if any) knowledge or current industry conditions and failed to apply them to the case study exam. Personally, it…

  • CIMA Case Studies: Know your role!

    The CIMA case studies require a different approach than the objective tests. Students who want to pass the CIMA case studies first time will need to understand their role in the case study and this will influence the type of questions they will be asked as well as how they will be answered.

  • CIMA OCS November 2016: Marici Power

    A collection of resources on the CIMA November 2016 OCS scenario, Marici Power. These preview videos from Astranti on the pre-seen materials released by CIMA will help students achieve a pass mark first time.

  • 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 – 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…

  • May Case Studies: The Final Countdown!

    The CIMA May 2016 case studies will begin in two weeks time with the OCS: Sanchez Navarra exam, closely followed by MCS: IC Optical and finally the SCS: DreemPark. Therefore, students who are sitting these exams are facing the final crucial period of case study preparation. What I have I tried to do here is…

  • Industry Analysis – Feb 2016 OCS, MCS and SCS

    If you are looking to pass the CIMA Case Study exams first time then you need to have a firm grip on the latest industry analysis. And with just weeks (days in the case on the OCS) to go, these resources and videos below are an excellent source of information. Industry Analysis – OCS Feb…

  • CIMA Release 2015 Exam Success Rates

    CIMA have officially released the 2015 exam pass rates and they make for interesting reading. Below is a screenshot of the results for the Case Study and Objective tests. The official comments from CIMA executive director Dr Noel Tagoe of the pass rates under the new 2015 syllabus were of a positive tone “Our new exam…

  • The Week Ahead – 25th January 2015

    The clock is ticking and we are getting closer to the February sitting of the case study exams. With this in mind, I posted some valuable information last week on the best CIMA mock exam resources as well as how to use the CIMA examiners report. On to this week and what’s coming up. Feb…

  • The CIMA Examiners Report

    The CIMA Examiners Report

    One of the most under-rated documents produced by CIMA is the official Examiners Report that is available shortly after the case study exams. The CIMA examiners report can be used in two different ways. Firstly, a couple of weeks before you sit any case study I would suggest digging out the report for the previous sitting.…

  • CIMA Mock Exam Resources

    The key to passing any CIMA exam is to master the mock exams before you sit the real thing. It’s no use accumulating all of the theory behind the exam if you haven’t taken several mock exams in the lead up to exam day. This statement rings true for the objective tests and case study exams.…

  • The Week Ahead – 4th January 2016

    The Week Ahead – 4th January 2016

    CIMA 2016 Study Plan A new year brings new hope – but it also brings new challenges and none more so when planning your CIMA studies for the year ahead. You may be in the middle of a new year detox but take this opportunity to plan your studies. I have gathered a few useful…

  • Good Ethics is Good Governance!

    Good Ethics is Good Governance!

    The CIMA Code of Ethics is one of those areas you tend to gloss over when studying. It’s not really something I focused on particularly when studying for my E1 exam but after preparing for the Operational Case Study I realised that you can score easy marks by thinking about Ethics in pretty much any…