This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #84 released on Monday, 10 March 2025. So as a continuation of the series, this is the third episode on consolidated group accounts. For today, I’d like us to break down the essentials of related party disclosures. Now, let’s be honest—related party transactions are everywhere in … Continue reading Close Connections: Unpacking IAS 24
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All in the Family: Intra-Group Transactions
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #83 released on Monday, 24 February 2025. So as a continuation of the series, this is the second episode on consolidated group accounts. For today, I’d like us to cover intra-group trading or transactions. This is a topic that’s fundamental to understanding how group financial statements … Continue reading All in the Family: Intra-Group Transactions
Strength in Numbers: Cracking Group Consolidation
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #82 released on Monday, 10 February 2025. I thought I’d do a series of episodes talking a little bit more about accounting standards since it seems to be a topic that a lot of students are interested in, especially when they’re taking a CIMA case study … Continue reading Strength in Numbers: Cracking Group Consolidation
Lessons Learnt: My CIMA Journey (Thanksgiving edition)
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #78 released on Monday, 18 November 2024. I can’t believe it’s been years since I started my journey. I officially became a CIMA associate 10 years ago, and it’s been so rewarding ever since. Not without its downsides or challenges, but for the most part, CIMA … Continue reading Lessons Learnt: My CIMA Journey (Thanksgiving edition)
The MCS Pre-seen for November 2024 and February 2025 is Out!
CIMA has released the MCS pre-seen material for the November 2024 and February 2025 sittings. To get your copy of the pre-seen, check out my Home page. The pre-seen company is Shinyglas, a company that manufactures double-glazed windows and doors based in a fictitious country called Templand. NOW is an excellent time to kickstart your CIMA case … Continue reading The MCS Pre-seen for November 2024 and February 2025 is Out!