Tag: SCS

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • CIMA SCS May 2016: DreemPark

    The final batch of pre-seen materials have been released for the May 2016  CIMA case study exams. DreemPark is the company in question for the next Strategic Case Study (SCS) – you can find the official pre-seem material from CIMA here. You’ll need to login to your CIMA connect account to access the pre-seen material.…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • CIMA SCS Feb 2016: Rio

    The final set of links and resources for the February 2016 case studies are here. The Strategic level students have been given a company in the fashion retail industry called Rio. CIMA released the Strategic Case Study pre-seen material last week and it’s available in full here. A reminder that SCS exam sittings begin on…