*Post was updated on 24 August 2020 to account for the 2019 CIMA syllabus and exam changes Well, it looked like an explanation of how the case study scaling mark works was that brief, that it warranted a continuance. If you missed the part about the scaling marks, then read here first. CORE ACTIVITIES AND … Continue reading A Brief Look at How the Case Study Scaling Mark Works – Activities, Weightings and Levels
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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?
Headings Up!
Dear MJ This might be a silly question...but why do I need to use headings and sub-headings on my answers? What's the purpose of these? I feel it is all just aesthetics. I'm sure not making any marks by making my answers look pretty. Kind regards, Eden Hi Eden While I'd agree that content is still king and that there … Continue reading Headings Up!
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?
Train the Brain
So when I am not teaching a masterclass, I am a taxi mom on the weekends. On this particular Saturday, I had taken my kid to her swim class. It was a 30-minute instruction on swim laps, strokes, and a few diving in the end. Through the one-way mirror glass, I watched my child swim laps around the … Continue reading Train the Brain
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