Good morning MJ Thank you for the mock assessment and review. I am practising questions currently as I feel a knowledge gap, hence the lack of depth in my answers. But it is too difficult to remember the theories. Can you suggest a way for me to approach this obstacle? Kind regards Zoe Dear Zoe … Continue reading What About the Theories?!
Category: MCS
Is it Worthwhile to Revise CIMA’s Past Exam Papers?
*Updated 28 August 2020 to account for the 2019 CIMA syllabus and exam changes. Good morning MJ For theory, I have been using Astranti's study materials. I have both the MCS study text as well as the detailed one. I do agree with you that it's not just about knowing the theories, but more about … Continue reading Is it Worthwhile to Revise CIMA’s Past Exam Papers?
Isn’t Planning a Waste of Time?
Dear MJ Thank you for your feedback and for marking my mock. Can I ask you for your thoughts on the following? I recently purchased the exam guide so I am familiar with the prescribed structure and planning guidelines as recommended by Astranti. I attempted mock 1 using this approach, as well as mock 2, incorporating … Continue reading Isn’t Planning a Waste of Time?
A Brief Look at How the Case Study Scaling Mark Works – How Does 100 Equate to 150?
*This post has been updated on 24 August 2020 to cover the 2019 CIMA syllabus and exam changes. Dear MJ Thank you for Saturday's class. I am re-taking MCS this sitting and I have a question with regards scoring. Last time I sat the May exam, I did not make it and only got 77. I failed because I was below the … Continue reading A Brief Look at How the Case Study Scaling Mark Works – How Does 100 Equate to 150?
IFRS, Can I Get Your Number?
Dear MJ I'm ashamed to admit this. I'm an accountant by profession and I'm supposed to be good with numbers, but I can't for the life of me remember which IFRS and IAS go with which standards and notes. I get them all mixed up! And with the time constraints, I go blank. If I … Continue reading IFRS, Can I Get Your Number?