This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #102 released on Monday, 17 November 2025. Today, we’ll cover artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation (RPA), IFRS S1 and S2 for sustainability reporting, explaining where they appear in the syllabus, when they were introduced, and why they matter for students and professionals. https://open.spotify.com/episode/25lQ3YWZX3ex85E2YX36we?si=4T43oQMbTee0JGYuTZ6lBA Jump to … Continue reading What’s New in CIMA 2026 (Syllabus Updates)
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Reflections 101: 5 Lessons From the Last 100 Episodes
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #101 released on Monday, 3 November 2025. Now today is extra special, because this is the 101st episode of the podcast! Yeah, yeah, it’s not 100 but it’s still special. To mark the milestone, I thought I’d do something a little different. Something reflective, looking back … Continue reading Reflections 101: 5 Lessons From the Last 100 Episodes
The OCS Pre-seen for November 2025 and February 2026 is Out!
This pre-seen material is for the November 2025 and February 2026 sittings. CIMA has released the OCS pre-seen material. To get your copy of the pre-seen, check out my Home page. The pre-seen company is SumTrix, a company specialising in the manufacture and sale of skis and ski accessories. SumTrix is based in the fictitious … Continue reading The OCS Pre-seen for November 2025 and February 2026 is Out!
From Data to Direction: Why KPIs Matter
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #97 released on Monday, 8 September 2025. Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of KPIs, let me share a quick story that actually inspired this whole episode. I was listening to a podcast where an AI kept saying something like “kaypees.” At first, I … Continue reading From Data to Direction: Why KPIs Matter
Unpacking the CIMA Pass Rates: May 2025
Certificate and OT This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #96 released on Monday, 25 August 2025. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the results of the latest CIMA pass rates, which has recently been published. The May 2025 session results have been added, and as always, there’s plenty for us to … Continue reading Unpacking the CIMA Pass Rates: May 2025